What is the Library of Things?
From learning to play an instrument to borrowing a unique piece of equipment, the Library of Things gives Library members the opportunity to try new activities without a financial investment.
The items listed below can be requested from our online catalogue and sent to your library branch of choice for pickup (no Library Express Depots, however). These items can be returned to any branch during open hours only.
Music and musical intruments
All musical instruments are available for a 3-week loan period.
Mobile internet hotspots
Borrow one of thirty Mobile Internet Hotspots and gain access to unlimited LTE internet on the go. Enjoy a 10-day loan period.
Activities and games
Try something new (or old) and enjoy! All activities and games have a 3-week loan period.
Household help
Learning Resources
Homework Helpers
Looking for school support? Let our Homework Helpers Curriculum Kits assist you with your child’s development. Curated to reflect elementary grade subject matters outlined in the Ontario curriculum, our Homework Helpers Kits are designed to supplement your child’s school experience.
Available for grades 1-6, kits are composed of print and visual elements, including textbooks, games, and worksheets. Activities combine grades that span an age range to accommodate different styles of learning and different reading/comprehension levels.
Whether you’re a parent or teacher, Homework Helpers is a supplemental resource to assist you and your child in the classroom or at home. Kits will help children exercise their minds, hearts, and bodies. From social sciences to the arts, an exciting and educational adventure awaits in every kit!
Phonics Learning Kits
Here are a few things to keep in mind when borrowing a Phonics Learning Kit:
- If an item is checked out, please place a hold, or ask a staff member to help you.
- Please return items to the circulation desk, and not in the book drop.
- Items are loaned for three weeks. They can be renewed if there are no hold requests from other patrons.
- Only one kit can be borrowed at a time.
The Library of Things FAQ
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No, unfortunately the museum passes only cover general admission. Parking and fees for special events and exhibits are not covered with the passes. Each pass has their own conditions for use so please check our catalogue, opens a new window for details for each individual pass.
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A therapy lamp is a special lamp designed to mimic natural daylight. People use it for light therapy, a treatment that helps regulate the body’s internal clock and improve mood, sleep, and energy levels.
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A Library of Things is a library collection that goes beyond books and media to include physical items people can borrow and use—often things that are useful but expensive, bulky, or rarely needed.Our Library of Things collection includes such items as musical instruments, Wi-Fi hotspots, iPads, eReaders, museum passes, board games as well as other household item and activity and educational kits.For a complete list of items visit our Library of Things, opens a new window page.
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Not usually as our passes are quite popular so their is usually a long holds queue (waitlist) for passes. Please keep in mind that you have five (5) open days to pick up your museum pass from the library and the loan period for museum passes is one week.
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The loan period for therapy lamps is three (3) weeks.