Burlington Public Library in partnership with Birds Canada offers Birding kits, which include everything you need to observe wild birds in their natural habitat. Enjoy the discovery of wild birds in Burlington.

Each kit contains: 1 Pair of Vortex Crossfire HD 8X42 Binoculars With Strap, 1 Vortex Branded Binocular Case, 1 Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth, 4 Laminated Seasonal Local Bird Legends, 2 Bird Guide Books, 1 Birds Canada Survey, 1 Binocular Instructions Sheet, and 1 Birds Canada Backpack

• Replacement costs: Whole Kit $400, Binoculars $289 (includes binocular case), Binocular Case only $85, Backpack $50, Bird guide book $30 each.
• Kits can be borrowed for up to 7 days.
• Library cardholders are responsible for the proper use and return of library materials, and agree to pay fees for materials that are lost, missing, or otherwise not returned.
• Return the complete kit to the check-in desk at any branch during open hours. The kit's content is listed on a label attached to the backpack

We have selected a variety of excellent books that are certain to generate plenty of discussion. Each kit contains 12 books and a book club discussion guide. Browse our complete Book Club Kit collection

• Up to two Book Club Kits may be borrowed on your library card at one time.
• The loan period for a kit is 60 days. A book club kit may be renewed unless there is a hold on it.
• Book Club Kits must be checked out as a complete set.
• You can place a hold on up to two kits at a time. Due to high demand, we do not take advanced bookings for these kits. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Kits can be sent to your preferred library branch for pick-up.
• Return the complete kit to the check-in desk at any branch during open hours. The kit's content is listed on a label attached to the bag.
• The Library will bill the borrower's library card for any lost or damaged Book Club Kit items.

Popular book series geared to teens, Each set contains 2-3 books or graphic novels.

Replacement costs: A set charge is applied for individual lost or damaged items. book $15, bag $10.

Cognitive Care Kits help support the skills and abilities of people living with early-, mid-, and late-stage dementia. Our collection of 22 unique dementia-friendly kits contains an assortment of prepared activities, games, and workbooks that encourage social engagement and success with daily activities.

The kits are geared to those who have (or care for someone with) cognitive impairment from a disease such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or Huntington’s. They are based on kits provided to Acclaim Health clients.

• Kits are free to borrow with a valid Burlington Public Library card.
• The kits may be borrowed by special arrangement. Please call us at 905.639.3611.
• Loan period: 3 weeks
• Kits are not renewable, but may be exchanged for other kits.

Middle grade readers can dive deep into a series with these box sets. Each set contains 3-4 books or graphic novels.

Replacement costs: A set charge is applied for individual lost or damaged items. book $15, bag $10.

Books in the Little Leveled Readers series are not too easy or too hard—they're just right! That's because they've been carefully evaluated by a reading specialist to correspond with the Scholastic Guided Reading levels.

Each theme kit is filled with assorted books, activity cheets, props, and puppets—perfect for a literacy-based interactive play time with your preschooler.

The replacement cost for individual lost or damaged items is $5. No cost for lost activity sheets.

Sensory kits are primarily for neurodiverse people in the community, including those with autism. BPL worked with Autism Canada to ensure these sensory kits meet various needs, including distracting and distressing background noises, visual sensitivity, and overstimulation. Each item works to help our customers relax, focus, and calm, allowing them to connect and feel welcome in our library spaces.

Each kit contains: 1 Pair of noise reducing ear covers, 1 pair of tinted safety glasses, 1 squishy ball fidget item, 1 bubble pop fidget item, i spiky ball fidget item, 1 liquid motion bubble timer, 1 finger spinner, 1 glow baton, and 1 Autism Canada backpack

• Borrow and return the complete kit at the branch check-out desk.
• Kits are free to borrow with a valid Burlington Public Library card.
• Loan period: 3 hours inside the library.
• Replacement costs: Whole Kit $150; a set charge is applied for individual lost or damaged items, $20/item.
• Library cardholders are responsible for the proper use and return of library materials, and agree to pay fees for materials that are lost, missing, or otherwise not returned.
• The kit's content is listed on a label attached to the backpack