The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items available to borrow. It includes toys, kits, technology, and more.

Book club sets

Have you ever wanted to start your own book club? Now there are more ways than ever to borrow a set of book club books. All free with your Port Colborne Public Library card. Click on the following links to see available sets and to place holds.

Kits and items

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

Agility kit for humans
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The agility kits comes with eight different types of exercise equipment to meet all training needs and a variety of drills. 
Ball pump
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Ball pump inflator kit with needles, nozzles, and extension hose.
Basketball
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Play like the best with this Wilson NBA Authentic Series Basketball.
Bike Repair Kit
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A basic bike repair toolkit and mini pump, including instructions and a carry bag, to get you back on your wheels. 

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To see what's available, try searching “board game” in our online catalogue.

Boccee ball set
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This boccee ball set is ideal for beginners. No need to assemble and very easy to learn. 

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?

Cartman tools kit
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Ideal for home and garage repairs, this kit contains the tools needed for most small repairs.
Chess & Draughts
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Play both chess and draughts with this solid wood game set.
Coding Crew
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Kids can follow along with challenges or design their own STEM and coding rescue challenges!
Coding Critters
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Meet the Coding Critters: your first coding friends! Design your own endless coding challenges with these pet playsets.
Themed cookie cutters
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Save some cupboard space with one of these themed cookie cutters! Perfect for cutting cookie dough, fondant, soft fruits, bread, sandwiches, cheese or craft clay.
Colorblind glasses
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Glasses that enhance certain light wavelengths, enabling people with red-green colour blindness greater colour vision.
Crochet kit
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A complete crochet kit, including crochet accessories and supplies that will meet all your crochet needs.
Croquet set
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A full set that includes 6 mallets, 6 balls, 9 wickets, rules, and a carrying case to keep everything organized. 

 

Cupecake baking set
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Create special memories with your family while learning how to bake and decorate cupcakes in the kitchen with this cupcake baking set. 
Disc golf set
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Elevate your game with this disc golf set, perfect for beginners and experienced players. Contains 6 high quality discs with a carrying bag. 

Dominoes set
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Stack them up and knock them down with this 600 piece brightly coloured domino set. 
DUPLO® kit
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Imagine and create with DUPLO! Suitable for ages three months and older.

DVD Player
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A combined Blu-ray and DVD Player. Also supports playing your digital files directly via USB.
Electronic snap circuits
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Build a radio, doorbell, burglar alarm and more. Over 300 exciting projects possible, no tools required. Illustrated manual included.
Envoy Connect
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The Envoy Connect is the world's first accessible, solar-powered, compact, portable, durable, yet economical audiobook player. Please contact the library to get started with CELA.
Launchpads
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Made just for little explorers. Kids Launchpads are loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play.

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!

Nintendo Joy Cons
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For when you need a second controller.
Nintendo Switch Kit
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Ready to play out of the kit! TV not included. 

NaturePlus Passes
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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.
Ontario Parks Passes
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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.

For more information on day passes, please see the Ontario Parks page.

Seed Library
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Visit us to browse our collection of open-pollinated seeds and take home the varieties that interest you. Grow your plants through the summer. In the fall, save some seeds for us and share them with your library so we can start the cycle all over again.
Sticky Monsters
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Build monster friends and more with these magnetic wood blocks!

Whazoodle
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Explore a world of podcasts, music, short stories and more on an easy-to-use speaker. No Wi-Fi, downloads, or extra pieces necessary.

Go to Wonderbooks
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Press play to read along with a book, and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun.

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