Learn, Share and Connect with Our Library of Things
At RHPL, we're so much more than books! Our Library of Things includes physical items you can borrow for free with your library membership. Borrow equipment, tools, technologies, household items, experiences, and more. Let's reduce waste, share resources, create and learn in our community. Coming soon at Central Branch!
Items to Borrow
Explore our Library of Things collection of unique items and resources. Borrow something you want to try out, can't afford to buy, only need once, or just don't have space to store.
Experience Passes
Borrow an Experience Pass with your library membership and get free admission to select museums, art galleries, and Ontario parks.
Technology
Use your library membership to borrow technology items like: wireless hotspots, bluetooth speakers, and karaoke machines.
Gardening
Experience the joys of gardening and connect with nature. Borrow gardening tools and watch your garden flourish.
Hobbies and Crafts
Find creative hobby ideas and crafts that inspire you with our Library of Things collection.
Kitchen
Find kitchen tools and gadgets for your next meal or food creation! Borrow an item for free with your library membership.
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Outdoors
Explore the great outdoors! Go on a bird watching adventure or an evening hike with items for the outdoors like: binoculars, lanterns, and more.
Sports and Recreation
Use your library membership to borrow outdoor games fun for the whole family or try your hand at popular sports like pickleball.
Tools and Small Appliances
Borrow tools and small appliances for home improvement! Learn something new or expand your skills.
STEAM & Learning Kits
Explore hands-on learning for school-aged kids with our collection of STEAM Kits and ready-to-use learning kits.
Borrowing Basics for the Library of Things
Borrowing rules for the Library of Things vary depending on the item. Read below to learn more and check the catalogue for details.
- Experience Passes
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Place a hold or pick up an Express Pass at any location
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One-week loan, holdable, no renewals
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Check out with an adult or student membership
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- Hotspots
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Place a hold for any location
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Three-week loan, holdable, one renewal
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Check out with an adult membership
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- STEAM Kits
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Pick up and return only at Central Branch
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One-week loan, holdable, no renewals
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- Learning Kits
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Place a hold for any location
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Three-week loan, holdable, renewable
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- Gardening Equipment
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Pick up and return only at Central Branch
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Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal
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Check out with an adult membership
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Lending Agreement required
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- Hobbies and Crafting Equipment
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Place a hold for any location
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Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal
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Check out with an adult membership
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- Kitchen Equipment
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Place a hold for any location (with some exceptions)
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Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal
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Check out with an adult membership
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- Outdoors Equipment
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Pick up and return only at Central Branch (except Birdwatching and Nature Explorer Kits, which are available at all branches on a first-come first-served basis)
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Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal (except Birdwatching and Nature Explorer Kits, which have a two-week loan period, and no holds or renewals)
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Check out with an adult membership
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Lending Agreement required
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- Sports and Recreation Equipment
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Pick up and return only at Central Branch
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Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal
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Check out with an adult membership
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Lending Agreement required
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- Technology
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Pick up and return only at Central Branch
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Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal
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Check out with an adult membership
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Lending Agreement required
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- Tools and Small Appliances
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Pick up and return only at Central Branch
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Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal
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Check out with an adult membership
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Lending Agreement required
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