Library of Things

Bicycle Locks

Forgot your bicycle lock? No problem! Just ask one of our friendly staff for one to borrow while you visit either location.

How to borrow:
Bicycle locks can be borrowed for up to 4 hours per day and are available at the service desk.

How to return:
Bicycle locks can be returned to any location service point during our hours of operation.

Bicycle Lock

C-PEN ReaderPens

The C-PEN ReaderPen is designed to assist those with reading challenges such as dyslexia, or those learning to read in English, French or Spanish. Using an embedded camera, optical character recognition, and voice-to-text speech, you can scan the pages of a book and it will read out loud!

C-PEN ReaderPen

Cognitive Care Kits

In partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, we have created a collection of Cognitive Care Kits for those living with dementia or those in need of cognitive support.

Each kit is designed to promote cognitive function through the use of games, puzzles, memory activities and sensory supports.

There are two categories of kits:

Early-Mid Stage (for those in the early stages of dementia or cognitive decline)
Mid-Late Stage (for those in later stages of dementia or cognitive decline)

Learn more about our Cognitive Care Kits.

Disc Golf Set

Interested in trying Disc Golf? Get in the game with a Disc Golf Set from the library!

Also known as frisbee golf, this game is played by throwing discs at a series of targets along a Disc Golf course. The rules of play are very similar to regular golf. Check out a Disc Golf Set from the library to try your hand at this fun and exciting sport.

Each Disc Golf Set includes:

3 Discs: a putter, a midrange, and a driver
Instructions for playing the game, along with information about local Disc Golf courses and easy-to-use free app to keep score.

Learn more about our Disc Golf Sets.

Fishing Rods & Tackle Boxes

Did you know library members can borrow a fishing rod and tackle box for free? Enjoy an adventure at Lake Simcoe this summer with a TackleShare Kit!

This program runs from the May long weekend until the end of the summer.

Learn more about borrowing a TackleShare Kit
Visit our catalogue this spring/summer to place a hold on a TackleShare Fishing Rod Kit

TackleShare logo

Launchpads

Make reading and learning fun with Launchpads

Launchpads are pre-loaded tablets with high-quality, ad-free content just for kids. Give them the freedom to explore a world of learning with apps, videos, storybooks, games and more!

Launchpad image

Light Therapy Lamps

Boost your energy and enhance your mood with the help of light therapy! Our collection of HappyLights are an ideal way to receive all of the positive effects that sunlight has when you’re stuck inside during the winter months.

Learn more about how to borrow HappyLights.

HappyLights Image

Musical Instruments

Our Musical Instrument Library includes guitars, keyboards, violins, viola, ukulele, and mandolin. We also have 'learn-to-play' books, DVDs and digital resources available to get you started.

Check out our catalogue to browse our selection of instruments and place a hold.
Learn more about our Musical Instrument Library.

Ontario Parks Vehicle Permit

Get outside, explore our beautiful province, and learn more about the nature that surrounds us with our Ontario Parks Vehicle Permits! Permits allow park entry to any provincial park for one vehicle and its passengers for the day.

Check out our catalogue to see permit availability and to place a hold.
Learn more about borrowing Ontario Parks Vehicle Permits

Sensory Support Kits

Developed by Autism Canada, Sensory Support Kits are designed to support those on the Autism Spectrum by offering a selection of sensory and tactile items for self-regulation, comfort and to stimulate learning.

Kits include: