PARKING UPDATE: Parking in the back lot at the Eastside Branch will be unavailable from Thursday, July 31 to Monday, August 4 due to Waterloo Ribfest. Parking at the front of the library will still be available. The returns slot will remain open and accessible to customers. 

Ariel view of board games, binoculars, walking poles and a WPL library card

Cool Things to Borrow

Who said the library was just about books? Check out these cool things you can borrow with your library card.

What’s Available

hand holding a magnifying glass to check the good air quality

Air Monitors
Close-up of someone using a u-lock to secure their bicycle

Bike Locks

Available only at the Main Library, McCormick Branch and Eastside Branch.
Close up of a man adjusting bike derailleur with professional equipment in home yard.

Bike Repair Tool Kits
Ariel view of several board games spread out on colourful paper

Board Games & Puzzles
C-Pen sitting on a desk with books, headphones and a notepad

C-Pen Readers
A digital microscope sits in a stand in front of an open science book.

Digital Microscopes
Girl using binoculars in the forest

Explore Nature Kits
Cheerful man using smartphone and laptop

Hotspots

Ice Skates

Available at the Eastside Branch year-round and the McCormick Branch from October to April.
female musician in headphones playing melody on piano keyboard

Keyboards

Available only at the Eastside Branch.
Grass level photo of girl playing croquet, about to hit the ball through the wicket

Lawn Games

Available only at the McCormick Branch and John M. Harper Branch from April to September.
Multiracial friends enjoying in movie night in the backyard using a portable projector.

LED Projectors
Man walking with Nordic Walking Poles outside

Nordic Walking Poles

An Ontario Park Pass and Grand River Park Pass

Park & Museum Passes
Close up of female legs with running shoes on wooden footpath in woods.

Pedometers

Flat lay composition with camera and video production equipment on brown wooden background

Photo & Video Production Equipment

Location and availability for items varies.
Close up of a woman holding a pickleball paddle and ball, preparing for her serve during a friendly game

Pickleball Equipment

Available only at the John M. Harper Branch.
woman hiking with snow shoes in deep powder snow

Snowshoes

Available at the John M. Harper Branch during winter months.
kid playing basketball outdoors

Summer Sports Equipment

Available only at the McCormick Branch from April to September.
Woman's hand placing the needle on a record.

Vinyl Records & Record Players
Yoto player being held up in front of a row of picturebooks

Yoto Player Kits

Need a library card?

Getting a library card is your passport to a world of learning and discovery. With your card you can access a treasure trove of books, digital resources, exciting services and cool things to borrow.

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