Other Things You Can Borrow

Art Gallery Passes are Now Available at the Library!

• The Library is now loaning out free passes for the Thunder Bay Art Gallery thanks to a new partnership.
• The pass may be checked out with your library card at any library location at no cost! You can find the Art Gallery passes in our Online Catalogue, at this link.
• The pass allows for free admission for you and up to three guests. It cannot be combined with any other off er or discount and is not valid for event registration.
• Special thanks to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for this amazing opportunity for library members to see the exhibitions at the Gallery.

• The Library is thrilled to be partnering with the Thunder Bay Museum to encourage people to visit the museum to explore our local and regional history.
• The passes may be checked out on your library card at any Library location at no cost! You can find the museum passes in our Online catalogue, at this link.
• There is no limit to the number of people that can visit for free with the pass.
• Individuals or groups who present the pass shall:
  • Receive complimentary admission to the Museum’s exhibit galleries.
  • Receive a 10% discount to theMuseum’s gift shop
  • The pass is not valid for event registrations and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
• For more details about the Thunder Bay Museum and current exhibits and hours, please visit thunderbaymuseum.com

Knitting Needle Kits

• borrow a set of interchangeable circular knitting needles
• comes with 13 needle sizes ranging from 2.5 mm to 10 mm
• includes different lengths of cable to support your project's needs
• you can find the knitting needles in our Online catalogue, at this link

Ontario Parks Pass (Day use)

• borrow a free seasonal day use vehicle permit to save money and enjoy provincial parks
• there are twelve passes (three at each location) which may be signed out for one week (no renewals)
• details about the passes can be found on the Ontario Parks site 
• you can find the permits in our Online catalogue, at this link
• made available from the Ontario Parks day-use vehicle permit lending program

Walking Poles

• try pole walking! 
• we have four sets of walking poles available for you to borrow
• one set of poles is available at each of our locations, and may be signed out for three weeks 
• you can find the walking poles in our Online catalogue, at this link
• many thanks to Chartwell Select and Glacier Ridge for partnering with us to bring you walking poles

Radon Detectors - Not available July to September

• borrow a radon detector to test for radon in your home
• detectors come with instructions
• click through to EcoSuperior's website to learn about radon, and why testing for it is important
• you can find the radon detectors in our Online catalogue, at this link.
• many thanks to EcoSuperior for partnering with us to bring you radon detectors
• Please complete this survey after borrowing a detector:
  • English language use survey
  • French language use survey
    

     

Electronic Energy Meters
 (aka "Line Loggers")

• you can find the energy meters in our Online catalogue, at this link
• you can keep it for three weeks (or one week, if there are other holds on them)
• visit your library for books and more about saving energy

    Garden Tools

• Canada's very first Garden Tool Lending Library is located at TBPL!
• a wide variety of tools are available to help you plant, dig, weed, cut, rake, and more
• made available through a partnership with Roots Community Food Centre
• Available May 1 - October 31
• you can find the tools in our Online catalogue, at this link