Cool Things to Borrow

Adventure Bags

Our Adventure Bags let you discover the world in new and different ways!  Kids can follow their passions and explore with interactive models, specialized toys and discover guides.  Teens can check out skateboards, yoga mats, hiking gear and more!  Educators will find kits to match modules for Grades K-12 including Emergent Literacy, Early Math  Concepts, STEM modules, LGBTQA and Truth and Reconciliation.  View a list of Adventure Bags.  

Bike Locks

If you're out and about and want to stop by the Library but you forgot your bike lock, we can help!  In partnership with The Bike Stop of Orillia, high-quality bike locks are now available at the Check Out Desk.

Bicycle locks must be returned to the Check Out Desk by closing time on the date of borrowing.  
(If the item has not been returned, a replacement fee of $35 will be charged to the borrower's account.)

Cyclists are welcome to bring their bicycles into the library while they check out a lock. Bicycles may not be kept inside the Library otherwise.

 Disc Golf

Grab a Disc Golf set from the Library and visit the free disc golf course at Homewood Park in Orillia!  Includes weighted discs and how-to guide to get you started at this fun outdoor sport
that combines the best of frisbee and golf.  Place a hold on a Disc Golf Kit.

iPad Hotspot Kits

 Kill A Watt Meters

Launchpads

Launchpads are educational tablets, pre-loaded with apps, videos, and games that cover a wide range of subjects and themes. Designed to give hours of interactive learning for kids, Launchpads are easy to use, require no Internet connection, and are great for independent learinng at home and on-the-go.  This collection is made possible due to a generous donation from The Hudak Family.  Place a hold on a Launchpad. 

Light Therapy Lamps

Ontario Parks Passes

Page Magnifier

Pickleball Set

Try your hand at pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in North America!
This set comes with two paddles and four balls in a handy carrying bag.   Place a hold.

Puzzles

Seed Library

"Borrow" from our Seed Library!  If your plants produce seeds, bring some back for others to borrow. Sign out up to 3 packages per person for free! (Library membership is not required.)  Stop by and browse our collection or request seeds online.  Request seeds now.

Simple Music Player

The Simple Music Player was designed specifically for those with dementia and and is also of benefit to those with Alzheimer's, or stroke patients.  It is extremely easy to use even when a lack of dexterity is an issue and comes preloaded with 230 big band tunes.  The beneficial effects of music for people with dementia are quite outstanding; both for improving quality of life, especially when living alone, and for its healthy restorative effects on cognizance and lucidity.  (The Simple Music Player is part of our new Vitality Kit collection and has been made possible through a generous grant from the Patti Cox Senior's Fund awarded by the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area.)  Place a hold on the Simple Music Player.

TackleShare Fishing Gear

The Orillia Public Library is a loaner site for the Ontario Federation of Anglers andHunters’ TackleShare program, sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

This program gives new and young anglers the opportunity to go fishing at no cost.  You are able to sign out one fishing rod and reel, and one tackle box with various lures and bobbers for a one week loan.  Fishing rods are available for loan from May-September.

Vitality Kits for Seniors

We have a unique collection of Vitality Kits which can help senior citizens improve their quality of life.  These kits can improve dexterity, memory and physical fitness.  Vitality Kits have been made possible through a generous grant from the Patti Cox Senior's Fund awarded by the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area.  View our collection. 

White Noise Machine

Borrow a Yogasleep Dohm Natural Sound Machine!  It features a fan-based natural white noise
with two speed options for adjustable tone and volume to create a personalized sound environment.  This helps mask noise for a better sleep, soothing your baby, tinnitus relief, respite from noisy snorers and a way to relax your barking dog.  Place a hold on the White Noise Machine.

Wye Marsh Family Day Passes

We are pleased to partner with the Wye Marsh to offer Family Day Passes to our
members.  Passes can be borrowed for 7 days and each pass is valid for up to two adults and two children.  (Please note: Passes cannot be renewed.)  Please visit the Wye Marsh website for directions and up-to-date information about your visit.  

Place a hold to borrow a Wye Marsh Family Day Pass.