Basketballs can be borrowed from Country Hills Library or Pioneer Park Library. You can request a basketball at the information desk. You must have a library card to borrow a basketball.
You can also reserve a basketball up to 30 minutes in advance of pickup. To reserve, call the library to confirm availability. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Country Hills Library: 519-743-3558 Pioneer Park Library: 519-748-2740
How to return:
Basketballs must be returned to the library they were borrowed from during library hours of operation. Please return basketballs to the information desk.
We are proud to offer children and families a selection of board games to borrow.
These aren’t your everyday board games. Each game was carefully selected by psychology and early development experts based on their ability to make learning fun. These games also help foster early child development in language, thinking and social skills.
Our board game collection has more than 30 unique games!
You may borrow up to three games per card at a time
Board games may be borrowed for one week, with two renewals
A replacement fee will apply to lost or damaged items
How do I return board games?
All games must be returned to a staff member during library hours of operations. We ask that you do not return any of the games through our drop-boxes.
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This board game lending library was made possible through a financial donation by Daniela O'Neill in memory of her mother, Maria C. O'Neill.
Maria was a lifelong reader and supporter of libraries. She loved conversation, books and playing board and card games. Maria shared these passions throughout her life with her children, grandchildren, friends and many students as an ESL teacher in Toronto.
Maintaining proper indoor levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is important as high indoor CO2 levels can cause tiredness, headaches, and other symptoms. Our monitors can help you get a better idea of the CO2 levels inside your home to see if you need to take action to reduce them.
All locations have Chromebooks that can be borrowed for up to one week.
Each Chromebook comes with a mouse, power adaptor, information sheet and carrying case.
How to borrow:
You must have a library card in good standing to borrow a Chromebook. Unconfirmed address, visitor, child, digital and computer use only cards are not eligible.
You can place a hold to reserve a Chromebook. We will contact you when your Chromebook is ready to be picked up. You will have two days to pick up your device.
You can borrow a Chromebook for one week. You will receive a courtesy notice one day before the due date.
You may borrow one Chromebook per library card at a time. Due to high demand, Chromebook loans cannot be renewed.
All KPL locations have device charging kits that can be borrowed for in-library use only.
How to borrow:
You must have a library card in good standing to borrow a device charging kit. Digital cards are not eligible.
Device charging kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be placed on hold. You can request a device charging kit at the service desk.
You can borrow a device charging kit for up to 4 hours. Charging kits must be returned to the service desk.
You will be charged a replacement fee for lost or damaged kits.
Do you want to lower your electrical bill? Or reduce your energy footprint? We all do! Take control of your energy costs without paying for special technical devices.
In partnership with Kitchener Wilmot Hydro, we are pleased to provide energy meters that can help you learn just how much you are consuming. The energy meters provide data on various aspects of consumption and costs, measuring real-time usage as well as daily, monthly and yearly estimates.
Footballs can only be borrowed at Country Hills Library. You can request a football at the information desk. You must have a library card to borrow a football.
You can also reserve a football up to 30 minutes in advance of pickup. To reserve, call 519-743-3558 to confirm availability before you leave home. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Kitchener Public Library members age 13+ are welcome to borrow skates. Our collection includes hockey skates in youth, junior and adult sizes. Skates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can skates be borrowed year-round?
Yes! Hockey skates can be borrowed at any time of the year.
How do I borrow a pair of skates?
It's easy! Hockey skates are located at the back of the Reading Lounge. Grab your size off the shelf, have a seat at our sizing area and try them on to make sure they fit. A Sizing Information Chart is available if you need help figuring out your size. After you have found the right size, bring the skates to the Welcome Desk for checkout.
Skates are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. You cannot place skates on hold.
How do I return my skates to the library?
Skates must be returned to Central Library during opening hours. Return your skates to staff at the Welcome Desk. Please do not return skates through the outside book drop. Returned skates will be disinfected before becoming available again.
Sizing Information
As a general rule, hockey skates will be 1-1.5 sizes smaller than your regular shoe size. Please see the skate size chart below for guidance on sizing.
Borrow the Internet! Available to anyone over the age of 18 with a library card, our hotspots deliver unlimited data and are capable of connecting to the Internet from anywhere in Canada.
Borrowing Rules
Hotspots can be borrowed for up to 21 days.
Hotspots must be reserved in advance. You can request to pick up your hotspot at any of our library locations.
Gain free admission to our local museums! This initiative is part of a Region-wide partnership to provide individuals and families with the opportunity to visit some of the area’s top cultural attractions.
You can borrow a pass to visit THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener, or to visit the Region of Waterloo Museums, including Joseph Schneider Haus and Doon Heritage Village.
Museum passes can be borrowed for one week. You must have a library card to borrow a pass.
Gain free admission to Grand River and Ontario parks! This initiative is part of a province-wide partnership to provide individuals and families with the opportunity to spend time in nature and explore the beauty of Ontario.
All passes can be borrowed for one week. You must have a library card to borrow a pass.
Grand River Parks
Borrow a Grand River Parks pass for free entry to 10 Grand River parks and the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area.
Park passes can be borrowed from any Kitchener Public Library location. The Grand River Parks pass offers admission for up to 6 people arriving together in one personal vehicle, or walking or biking in.
The pass is valid for entry during the parks’ regular operating seasons and regular business hours only. Park capacity limitations will apply (note: This pass is not valid at the Elora Quarry Conservation Area).
Visit Grand River Parks for information about park locations, restrictions, and more, to help plan your visit.
Park passes can be borrowed from any Kitchener Public Library location. The Ontario Parks pass offers admission for one vehicle and its occupants. Park capacity limitations will apply.
Important: Beginning June 7, 2021, library customers who have borrowed a day-use permit must obtain a free vehicle permit before visiting 17 select Ontario provincial parks.
Walking is easy to fit into your schedule, and has many positive benefits for physical and mental health. A pedometer tracks the number of steps taken in a day, allowing you to set goals and increase your fitness levels.
Add more steps to your day with our easy-to-use pedometer kits, which include a pedometer, a safe walking guide, and a map of local walking trails.
Each set contains two paddles and two pickleballs in a bag.
Pickleball sets are available for 1-day loans only.
How to borrow:
Pickleball sets can be borrowed from either Country Hills Library or Pioneer Park Library. You can request a set at the information desk. You must have a library card to borrow a pickleball set.
You can also reserve a pickleball set up to 30 minutes in advance of pickup. To reserve, call the library to confirm availability. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Country Hills Library: 519-743-3558 Pioneer Park Library: 519-748-2740
How to return:
Pickleball sets must be returned to the library they were borrowed from during library hours of operation. Please return the pickleball set to the information desk.
Ready to get out on the pitch? You can borrow a soccer ball from Country Hills Library!
Soccer balls are available for one-day loans only.
How to borrow:
Soccer balls can be borrowed from Country Hills Library. You can request a soccer ball at the information desk. You must have a library card to borrow a soccer ball.
You can also reserve a soccer ball up to 30 minutes in advance of pickup. To reserve, call the library at 519-743-3558 to confirm availability. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Kitchener Public Library members of all ages can borrow a Switch Lite console and Switch games to play in the library.
Borrow a Switch Lite console
Switch Lite consoles are available at all library locations
They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be renewed
Switch Lite consoles and in-library Switch video games can be used in the library for up to four hours
You can borrow a Switch Lite console and up to two Switch video games at a time
You must have a library card in good standing to borrow a Switch Lite console. Unconfirmed address cards and digital library cards are not eligible. Adults 18 years and older must show ID with their library card to borrow a Switch Lite console
A replacement fee will apply to lost or damaged consoles and games
Tennis racquets are available for one-day loans only. Sizes available include full-size and junior-size racquets.
How to borrow:
Tennis racquets can only be borrowed at Country Hills Library. You can request a tennis racquet at the information desk. You must have a library card to borrow a tennis racquet.
You can also reserve a tennis racquet up to 30 minutes in advance of pickup. To reserve, call 519-743-3558 to confirm racquet size and availability before you leave home. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 minutes.
All toys can be borrowed for up to 1 week at a time. Toys are available on a first-come, first-served basis only and cannot be placed on hold. You must have a library card to borrow items from the toy collection.
KPL cardholders can now access more than 200 vinyl records featuring an iconic array of artists and albums. The collection spans popular genres including rock, hip-hop, blues, jazz, soul, country and everything in-between.
Vinyl records are free to borrow. You can place vinyl records on hold and choose to pick them up at any Kitchener Public Library location. All you need is a library card!
The collection is located in Heffner Studio, our state-of-the-art audio and digital media production lab. For those who do not have a turntable at home, a listening station is available in Heffner Studio.
Who can borrow a vinyl record?
You must have a library card to borrow a vinyl record. Visitor and unconfirmed address cards are not eligible.
How long can I borrow a vinyl record?
Vinyl records can be borrowed for one week, and you may borrow up to two records at a time. Please note that vinyl record checkouts cannot be renewed.
Volleyballs can only be borrowed at Country Hills Library. You can request a volleyball at the information desk. You must have a library card to borrow a volleyball.
You can also reserve a volleyball up to 30 minutes in advance of pickup. To reserve, call 519-743-3558 to confirm availability before you leave home. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or enjoying a day at the beach, this professional washer toss game offers an engaging and portable option for outdoor entertainment.
How to Borrow:
The washer toss game set can be borrowed for up to one week. You can place the game on hold and choose to pick it up at any Kitchener Public Library location.