Library of Things

The Library is about more than just books, music, and media. We have a growing collection of "things" that you can check out on your library card or use at the Library.

Borrowing and sharing things is a great way to save money while helping the environment.

A man is pointing as a woman looks through binoculars, they are birdwatching

Birdwatching Kits

Check out a Birdwatching Kit on your Library card, and then head out to discover our feathered friends.

Learn More
Three youth gathered around a chessboard

Board Games

Board games are available to use when you are visiting the library. We have a collection of games for all ages and interests.

See the collection
A view inside the Canadian Canoe Museum, many canoes suspended in the air on display

Canoe Museum Passes

We are excited to partner with the Canadian Canoe Museum to offer passes to our members.

Photo credit: Justen Soule

Learn More
Hands holding a Carbon Dioxide Monitor

Carbon Dioxide Monitors

Curious about the air quality in your home? You can now borrow a Carbon Dioxide monitor with your Library card!

Learn More
A wooden display holding small packets of seeds with a sign reading Community Seed exchange painted on wood

Community Seed Exchange

Drop off your extra seeds and pick up some new ones! Please don't take more than you leave.

Thank you to Nogojiwanong Mutual Aid for building the Seed Exchange display in the Main Library lobby.

Learn about our Library Commons Garden
A Sphero Bolt coding robot next to an iPhone

Coding Bots

Check out a Sphero Mini to code at home or visit the Library and use a Sphero Bolt in the Children's Area. 

Learn More
A disc golf goal with a red disc that has landed in it

Disc Golf Kits

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.

Learn More
A young child playing with an orange Launchpad

Launchpads

Check out pre-loaded tablets with fun puzzles, games, interactive books, and other activities that introduce STEAM concepts to children ages 3 and up.

See the Collection
Hands folding origami paper

Maker Boxes

Maker Boxes are only available for in-house use while at the Library. There is no limit to the number of Maker Boxes you can try during a visit. 

See the Collection
Kids walking in the woods

Ontario Provincial Parks Passes

We are excited to partner with Ontario Parks to offer Ontario Provincial Park passes to our members. 

Learn More
A hand holding a Radon Detector

Radon Detectors

Radon detectors are available for loan to help you assess the risk of exposure in your home.

Learn More
A plugged-in watt reader

Watt Readers

Combat climate change and save money on electricity bills by checking the electricity use of your appliances. 

Learn More

Contact Us

Main Library
345 Aylmer St. N
Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7

705-745-5382