Other Things You Can Borrow

 Chromebooks / Tablets with Rocket Hubs

• borrow a Chromebook or tablet with a rocket hub
• available for adults or teens with an account in good standing
• loan period is 28 days with up to two renewals 
• items must be returned in branch, not through night drops
• you can find the devices in our Online catalogue, at this link for Chromebooks and this link for tablets

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 to Harvest - Punks Growing Food
• Available May 1 - October 31
• you can find the tools in our Online catalogue, at this link