Lending Library

Summer outdoor equipment available including tennis, cycling, lifejackets, spikeball

Let’s Play!

Our Lending Library provides you the opportunity to 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.

New! This summer, bikes and lifejackets will be available through the Lending Library program.

Booking is available online and pick up will be available either outside Brant Hills Community Centre on the east side entrance through Duncaster Drive or outside Burlington Seniors' Centre at the North entrance. Please refer to your confirmation for pickup location.

For questions regarding the Lending Library, please email our customer service.

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How to borrow

To borrow equipment, residents must have a Live & Play account. This account can be created at liveandplay.burlington.ca.
A credit card is required. Some play lending items require a deposit at the time of lending.

Pick Up Times:

Pick up times and locations will be specified in your item description and on your lending contract.
The borrower must pick up equipment during their designated pick up time.

Drop Off Times:

Drop off times and locations will be specified in your item description and on your lending contract.
The borrower must drop off equipment during their designated drop off time.

Fees

Items Requiring a Deposit:

Free to borrow with a $50 deposit. The deposit will be refunded to the borrower upon return of the equipment in the same condition it was borrowed.

Late fee charges will be applied if the equipment is not returned on the designated date. The borrower will be charged $1/day for each day the equipment is late. The remaining of the deposit will be refunded after the late fee has been applied.
Borrower will be charged a $10 administration fee for failing to show up for pick up during their specified date and time.
Late and administration fees will be deducted from the $50 deposit fee.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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 liveandplay.burlington.ca.

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?

The City does not provide pick up or drop off of the equipment. 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 contact communityconnects@burlington.ca if you wish to donate.

I no longer need the equipment, can I cancel?

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