Learn, Share and Connect with Our Library of Things
At RHPL, we're so much more than books! The Library of Things collection has an amazing selection of unique physical items you can borrow for free with your library membership. Borrow equipment, tools, technologies, household items, and more.
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
Borrow an Experience Pass with your library membership and get free admission to select museums, art galleries, and Ontario parks. Learn more
Technology
Use your library membership to borrow technology items like: wireless hotspots, bluetooth speakers, and karaoke machines. Browse items
Gardening
Experience the joys of gardening and connect with nature. Borrow gardening tools. Browse items
Hobbies and Crafts
Find creative hobby ideas and crafts that inspire you with our Library of Things collection. Browse items
Kitchen
Find kitchen tools and gadgets for your next meal or food creation! Borrow an item for free with your library membership.
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. Browse items
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.
View STEAM Kits View 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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Each Experience Pass may be borrowed once every three months.
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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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About the Program
The Library of Things initiative is funded in partnership with York Region and operated by the library.
