Lendery
A Lendery is a library of things - instead of books you can borrow items like sports equipment, hand tools, and kitchen appliances. etc.
The Lendery lets you borrow things that you might need occasionally or that you want to try but don't need to own.
Additional items will be added to our Lendery. Check back often!
Cool Things to Borrow!
Launchpads |
Launchpads are tablets that are pre-loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play. For ages 3-10.
- Launchpads can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 18+.
- Two launchpads can be checked out on a card at a time.
- The loan period is 7 days (1 week). Launchpads can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
- To prevent accidental damage or loss, launchpads must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.
Place a hold on a launchpad. |
Mobile WiFi Hotspots |
Mobile WiFi Hotspots are easy to use and give you a wireless connection to the internet. Just turn it on, and you are ready to go. With a hotspot, you can use your laptop, tablet, and phone to surf the internet, shop on your favourite website, do online banking, download movies and music from the Library, and more.
- Hotspots can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 16+.
- Only one hotspot can be checked out to a household at a time.
- First-time borrowers must sign the borrower's agreement before checkout.
- The loan period is 21 days (3 weeks). Hotspots can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
- To prevent accidental damage or loss, Mobile WiFi Hotspots must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.
Place a hold or visit our Mobile WiFi Hotspots page to learn more.
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Nature Backpacks |
Nature Backpacks are kits for outdoor exploration and learning. The backpack contents include nature themed activities, books, identification sheets, and tools such as a magnifying glass, compass, or set of binoculars.
- Backpacks can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 18+.
- Only one backpack can be checked out on a card at a time.
- The loan period is 7 days (1 week). Backpacks can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
- To prevent accidental damage or loss, Nature Backpacks must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.
Place a hold on a Nature Backpack.
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Ontario Parks Day-Use Permits |
Ontario Parks Day-Use Permits provide unlimited day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants to all provincial parks in Ontario where fees are normally charged. Park capacity limitations will apply.
- Permits can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 18+.
- Only one permit can be checked out to a household at a time.
- The loan period is 7 days (1 week) with no renewals.
- To prevent accidental damage or loss, Ontario Parks Day Permits must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.
Place a hold or visit our Ontario Parks Day-Use Permit lending program page to learn more.
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Theme Kits
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Theme Kits offer fun, educational themes for ages 0 to 4.
- The loan period for theme kits is 21 days.
Themes include:
- Music
- Sky Tree
- The Gingerbread Boy
- On the Go
- Teddy Bear Picnic
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- Humpty Dumpty
- Growing a Garden
- Mouse Count
- My Five Senses
- On The Farm
- Toddler Colours and Shapes
- Fire Rescue
- Numbers
- Shapes and Colours
Place a hold on a theme kit.
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Ukuleles |
Want to learn how to play a musical instrument? Soprano ukuleles are now available for borrowing!
- Ukuleles can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 16+.
- Only one ukulele can be checked out to a household at a time.
- The loan period is 21 days (3 weeks). Ukuleles can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
- To prevent accidental damage or loss, ukuleles must be returned at the circulation desk during opening hours at the branch where they were borrowed, not through the drop box.
Place a hold on a ukulele.
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