Community Supports

Lending Library

Borrow equipment and let’s play! Borrow a wide-range of fun and unique play equipment, free of charge! Learn a new game or pick up an old favourite. Get outside and have some fun with your household.

Email us for questions regarding the Lending Library.

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How to borrow equipment

Learn how to borrow play equipment from the lending library.

Book equipment online

To borrow equipment, residents must have a Live and Play account.
Create an account by visiting Live and Play our registration website
A credit card is required in your Live and Play account. All play lending items require a deposit when booking.
Play equipment is available to be booked for 5 days and available for booking up to 45 days in advance.
Booking closes Tuesdays at 11:59 p.m. weekly

Pick-up equipment

Thursdays between 5 to 6 p.m.
Central Arena, 519 Drury Lane
Pick up and drop off are inside the main doors of Central Arena to the left of the stairs.

Drop-off equipment

Tuesdays between 5 to 6 p.m.
Central Arena, 519 Drury Lane
Pick up and drop off are inside the main doors of Central Arena to the left of the stairs.

Seniors’ Centre Lending Program

Note: This location lends bikes only. The borrow a bike program is provided in partnership by the Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee and the City of Burlington.

Visit our Customer Service Staff at the Burlington Seniors' Centre, 2285 New Street during our regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bikes available to be borrowed year round, weather permitting.
Pick up and drop off times will be specified in your item description and on your lending contract.

Lending Library Fees

Items requiring a deposit

Free to borrow with a deposit ranging from $50 to $100. The deposit will be refunded to the borrower upon return of the equipment in the same condition it was borrowed. Deposits may take up to seven days to be returned.
Failure to return the items without informing us ahead of time may result in a $50 charge. Residents are encouraged to email us if you will be late or unable to return the equipment on the agreed upon date or time.

Items requiring a credit card on account

All items are free to borrow; however, a credit card is required to be saved to your account when borrowing equipment.
$50 per item may be applied for late, lost or damaged equipment.

Lending Library Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make a booking by phone or in person?

No. At this time we are asking residents to book their equipment using our online platform through Live and Play our registration website.

Is this equipment being cleaned and disinfected?

Yes, our staff have been trained on how to properly clean and disinfect the equipment. The equipment and its storage area will be disinfected prior to being handed out and upon return.

Do you provide pick up and drop off of the equipment?

No, the City does not provide pick up or drop off of the equipment. The borrower must return the equipment on the specified due date and to the location indicated on the lending contract.

What if I lose one piece of the equipment?

Your account will be charged a $50 fee to replace the item. Please take care to ensure all pieces are returned together.

Can I donate equipment to the program?

Yes, we will accept gently-used equipment that is transportable. Snowshoes, hiking poles, badminton, volleyball, etc. Please email us if you wish to donate.

I no longer need the equipment, can I cancel?

If you need to cancel your equipment reservation, please email us as soon as possible. This will allow the equipment to become available for others to book and enjoy.