Kawartha Lakes: Library of Things
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Borrow more than books with free access to sports equipment, STEAM kits, passes, and other useful items through Kawartha Lakes Public Library.
About
Kawartha Lakes Public Library’s Library of Things collection helps people access useful items for learning, recreation, and everyday life without having to buy them. The collection includes sports equipment, educational toys and activities, passes, technology, and more. The library serves the City of Kawartha Lakes through 14 branches, making it a particularly helpful resource for residents across a wide rural and small-town region.
How it works
Use your Kawartha Lakes Public Library card to place a hold on Library of Things items through the catalogue.
Choose a pickup location from any of the library’s 14 branches.
Borrow from collections such as Active Living, STEAM Kits, Community and Park Passes, and tech/electronics. The library specifically highlights items like sports equipment, educational toys, museum passes, radon detectors, and snowshoes.
Return items to a branch during open hours.
Why it’s low-waste
Kawartha Lakes Public Library makes it easier for people to borrow the kinds of items they may only need occasionally, from snowshoes and sports gear to passes, tech, and hands-on learning kits. In a region made up of many smaller communities, that shared access matters: it keeps useful items circulating, reduces the need for one-time purchases, and helps families try new activities without adding more clutter or waste at home.
Good for
Families trying new activities
Borrowing seasonal or occasional-use items
Sports and outdoor recreation
Hands-on learning and STEAM activities
Kawartha Lakes residents looking for practical low-waste options