Library of Things

CO₂ Monitor

Looking to find out more about the air quality in your home? Want to know if your workplace is properly ventilated? Borrow one of our CO₂Monitors and find out! Learn more about carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring for indoor air quality!

Fitbit

Have you ever wanted to know if the 100 Steps in the Ward are really 100 steps? Well now you can, by checking out a Fitbit!

Kill-A-Watt Power Meters

Want to know how much energy your dryer is really using? Check out our energy meters! Provided by Guelph Hydro, energy meters allow you to find out how much energy your appliances and other electrical equipment uses.

Pedometer

Not sure if you're getting your steps in? Make every step count with our basic pedometers. Lots of fun without the fuss of a complicated device!

Radon Detector

Curious about the amount of radon in your home? Borrow one of our radon detectors to find out more about the air you breathe and lower your exposure to radon.

360° VR Camera

This camera takes pictures or video in 360 degrees. It can be used freehand or with your smartphone. Take your selfie game to the next level!

Binoculars

Looking to do some bird watching, or see the opera in style? Then check out our Eagle Optics Denali binoculars! Each set includes a field guide and cleaning cloth.

Cognitive Care Kits

These kits include activities, puzzles, and books that encourage the skills and abilities of people living with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment. You can find them by searching “Cognitive Care Kit” in our catalogue, or in-person at the Main Library.

Knitting Needles

Borrow knitting needles and then take a knitting course on CreativeBug! Each kit contains 2 US 9 (5.5 mm) needles. Learning to knit just got a little easier! 

Seeds

Drop by our Bullfrog and Scottsdale Branches to pick up a seed packet, no library card required! Available through a partnership with the Guelph Seed Library.

Tech and Robotics

HappyLight Touch

Suffering from the winter blues, or just want to brighten up your day? Check out our HappyLight Touch! Providing 10,000 lux (a measure of light intensity), the HappyLight Touch works best in 20-30 minute sessions.

Ozobots

These Ozobot Kits are an easy, screen-free way to learn coding skills. Each kit includes Ozobot robots, markers, Colour Codes, and activity sheets.

Pocket C.H.I.P. Game Console

Pocket C.H.I.P. is a game console, a portable synthesizer, and a Linux field terminal. A great way to learn coding and more!

Portable DVD Player

Watch movies on the go with our portable DVD player. It has a 7" screen and includes built in speakers and a headphone jack.

Trackball Mouse

Having trouble using a traditional mouse? Trackball mice are designed for both left and right hand users, and include a large 55mm trackball that allows for precise and comfortable movements.

Art Gallery of Hamilton

These Art Gallery of Hamilton passes allow day use entry to visit the exhibits showcased at the oldest and largest art museum in Southern Ontario. You can check the passes out for one week, and each admits up to 4 adults. Children and students of any age are always free.

Grand River Parks

These membership passes, provided by Grand River Parks, allows day-use entry for up to 6 people. Valid at the Elora Quarry Conservation Area; you can borrow these passes for one week.

Ontario Parks Vehicle Permit

Place a hold on an Ontario Parks Pass and check it out for up to one week. Provided by Ontario Parks, each permit allows entry to any provincial park for one vehicle and its passengers for the day. The permit does not cover overnight stays or the costs of renting equipment. Plan ahead on busy days; use your permit to reserve your spot in advance.

THEMUSEUM

These passes provide regular admission to THEMUSEUM for a family of up to two adults and up to four children. Passes are not valid for ticketed events, workshops, or school programs. Each pass can be used more then once, and you can check them out for up to one week.

Board Games

From Agricola to Zombies Keep Out, we have dozens of board games you are sure to love!

Disc Golf

Disc golf is a low-impact sport that borrows elements from ultimate frisbee and golf. Each Disc Golf set includes one driver and putter. There are free public courses at Riverside and Eastview Community parks. For more information, along with course maps, see this City of Guelph page.

Jigsaw Puzzles

We have puzzles for all ages! Check out the description of each puzzle to see how many pieces they have.

Outdoor Games

Tossing rings, flicking chickens, hitting wooden balls through hoops with a mallet. What do these thing have in common? Why they describe some of the outdoor games you can borrow from the Library! Take a look at the full list here.

STEM Kits

Looking to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? Take a look at these STEM kits, all of which you can borrow for at least two weeks.