The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items available to borrow on adult and teen cards for one week. It includes toys, kits, technology, musical instruments and more. Find more non-traditional library items in our makerspace

Kits

Play, learn and grow with fun kits and interactive movies. Want to reserve a kit? Place a hold through our online catalogue or give us a call at 905-834-6512.

Thank you to the Port Colborne Lions Club and community members for their generous donations that made these kits possible. 

LEGO Kit
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Imagine, explore and create with LEGO kits! Challenge cards included.

Magformers® kit
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Construct creative 3D sets with this magnetic construction set!

DUPLO® kit
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Imagine and create with DUPLO! Suitable for ages three months and older.

Sticky Monsters
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Build monster friends and more with these magnetic wood blocks!

Bells and shakers
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Jam out with this percussive kit! Includes several different instruments and instructions.

Magic kit
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Dazzle the crowd with the tricks in this kit! Rabbit not included.

Frozen interactive kit
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Complete crafts and other activities while watching the film!

Toy Story interactive kit
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Complete crafts and other activities while watching the film!

Cain's Jawbone by Edward Powys Mathers
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Determine the correct page order, names of the murderers, and all victims in this murder mystery puzzle. Only three people have ever solved it! Can you?

More non-traditional items
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Find more non-traditional items in our makerspace.

Lendable Technology

Try a new technology, borrow an assistive device, or develop a new hobby with our lendable technology! See our Non-Traditional Lending Collection policy for more details. Want to reserve an item? Place a hold through our online catalogue or give us a call at 905-834-6512. Lendable technology is available to adult Port Colborne Library cardholders only. 

More items available soon!

Nintendo Switch Kit
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Ready to play out of the kit! TV not included. 

Ontario Parks Passes

Your Port Colborne Public Library is excited to offer free Ontario Parks Passes! These are single day-use passes that allow one vehicle and its occupants entry into an Ontario Park for free. With more than 100 operating provincial parks to choose from, you can explore skiing and hiking trails and day use beaches across our beautiful province. Borrow a Parks Day Pass with your Port Colborne Public Library card and enjoy free day parking in many Ontario Provincial Parks. For more information on day passes, please see the Ontario Parks page.

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NaturePlus Passes

Available beginning Monday, July 4, we are excited to add Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority NaturePlus Passes to our Library of Things. NPCA Passes can be checked out for 7 days with a Port Colborne Public Library Card.

The NaturePlus Pass is valid for daily admission and includes entry for one vehicle and its occupants at NPCA conservation areas.

See the NPCA Terms of Use for requirements, restrictions and further details.

Discover more by visiting: www.npca.ca/parks.

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