Other Items We Lend
Library of Things

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, and more. Funded partly by the Regional Municipality of York.

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Items to Borrow

Explore our Library of Things collection of unique items at Central Branch. 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 ROM
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Experience Passes

Borrow an Experience Pass with your library membership and get free admission to select museums, art galleries, and Ontario parks. 



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Technology

Use your library membership to borrow technology items like: wireless hotspots, bluetooth speakers, and karaoke machines. 



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Gardening

Experience the joys of gardening and connect with nature. Borrow gardening tools and watch your garden flourish.



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Hobbies and Crafts

Find creative hobby ideas and crafts that inspire you with our Library of Things collection. 



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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. 



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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. 



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Tools and Small Appliances

Borrow tools and small appliances for home improvement! Learn something new or expand your skills. 



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STEAM Kits
 

STEAM & Learning Kits

Explore hands-on learning for school-aged kids with our collection of STEAM Kits and ready-to-use learning kits. 



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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
  • Place a hold or pick up an Express Pass at any location

  • One-week loan, holdable, no renewals

  • Check out with an adult or student membership

  • Each Experience Pass may be borrowed once every three months.

Hotspots
  • Place a hold for any location

  • Three-week loan, holdable, one renewal

  • Check out with an adult membership

STEAM Kits
  • Pick up and return only at Central Branch

  • One-week loan, holdable, no renewals

Learning Kits
  • Place a hold for any location

  • Three-week loan, holdable, renewable

Gardening Equipment
  • Pick up and return only at Central Branch

  • Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal

  • Check out with an adult membership

  • Lending Agreement required

Hobbies and Crafting Equipment
  • Place a hold for any location

  • Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal

  • Check out with an adult membership

Kitchen Equipment
  • Place a hold for any location (with some exceptions)

  • Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal

  • Check out with an adult membership

Outdoors Equipment
  • 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)

  • Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal (except Birdwatching and Nature Explorer Kits, which have a two-week loan period, and no holds or renewals)

  • Check out with an adult membership

  • Lending Agreement required

Sports and Recreation Equipment
  • Pick up and return only at Central Branch

  • Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal

  • Check out with an adult membership

  • Lending Agreement required

Technology
  • Pick up and return only at Central Branch

  • Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal

  • Check out with an adult membership

  • Lending Agreement required

Tools and Small Appliances
  • Pick up and return only at Central Branch

  • Two-week loan, holdable, one renewal

  • Check out with an adult membership

  • Lending Agreement required