Gear Up & Get Outside
Earlier this year, we introduced BPL’s new Outdoor Play collection with equipment for snowy-day fun. Now, with spring and summer just around the corner, it’s time to head outside with games and gear made for warmer weather. With your Burlington Public Library card, it’s easy to take the play outdoors!
Fun in the Sun
The Outdoor Play collection is packed and ready for backyard, park, or cottage fun. You’ll find summer favourites like pickleball, horseshoes, badminton, bocce, golf clubs, and archery sets for kids, plus hiking poles, lawn darts, and more—take a look and start planning your next outdoor adventure.
How Borrowing Works
Borrowing from the Outdoor Play collection is simple and stress-free:
- Free to borrow with your Burlington Public Library card.
- Borrow and return items to Alton Branch.
- No deposit is required.
- First-come, first-served (items can’t be placed on hold or booked in advance).
- Loan period: 7 days, no renewals
- Borrow up to three Outdoor Play items at a time.
To keep everything in great condition for the next borrower, items must be returned directly to staff—not in a drop box or return slot. Staff will quickly check that everything is in good working order before the items head back into circulation.
Before borrowing, customers are asked to read the Outdoor Play Collection Terms & Conditions, which outline safe use and care of the equipment.
Where to Find the Collection
All Outdoor Play items are housed at Alton Branch. To browse what’s available before you visit, visit the library’s website and look under RESOURCES > Explore & Play Collection. You’ll see a dedicated section for Outdoor Play items that can be borrowed now.
Availability is updated in the online catalogue, so you can check before you head out to the library.
