Cool Stuff to Borrow
Binge Boxes
You can borrow a Binge Box from many Oxford County Library branches. Binge boxes are curated sets of 5 DVDs that all share a common theme.
Carbon Dioxide Monitor
Aranet4 HOME sensor is an innovative air quality monitor that measures CO2 level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure. The device is suitable for monitoring the CO2 level at home, in school, office, or any other indoor environment.
Chromebooks
You can borrow a Chromebook at the Ingersoll and Tillsonburg libraries. Chromebooks may be borrowed for three hours while in the library. Borrowers must be 13 and older with a library account in good standing.
Electricity meters
Test how much electricity your household devices are using. Borrow a meter to save a load! Meters can be checked out from the library for three weeks.
Hiking kits
Borrow snowshoes, hiking poles or a hiking backpack filled with must haves for a family hike such as binoculars, a compass, a whistle and pocket guides. Hiking poles and kits can be borrowed for three weeks. Two items per account.
Kitchen library
Looking to experiment in your kitchen? You can borrow kitchen gadgets and small appliances from the library. Check out our kitchen library catalogue. Kitchen items can be borrowed for one week.
Kobos
You can borrow a Kobo Clara Colour from the Oxford County Library! Kobos are available for three week loans and are holdable from any of our 14 branches. Sync your Libby account to our Kobo and start your reading journey.
Launchpads
These tablets are preloaded with a number of themed apps. Great to take in the car on long roadtrips. We have launchpads for ages 3-5, 5-7, 8-10, 10+, teens and adults. You can borrow a launchpad for three weeks.
Maker Kit
You can borrow a Maker Kit for children of all ages from babies to school aged. Each kit contains books and hands on activities to help you discover different concepts like gears, building, coding and robotics.
Metal Detector
Ready to hunt for hidden treasures? Borrow a Sunpow metal detector and explore parks, beaches, or your own backyard. Great for beginners and hobbyists alike—just add curiosity!
Park Passes
Day-use permits for the Ontario Provincials Parks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis from all 14 branches. These day-use permits are available for two-week loans and are not holdable in advance.
Playaway views
Want to watch a movie on the go? These small devices are loaded with themed movies and TV shows. You can borrow a playaway view for three weeks.
Radon Monitors
The Battery-operated digital radon detector is a measuring instrument that provides your radon levels in real-time, so you know if you should act to mitigate. This digital radon detector allows you to take a reading of the radon levels and its LCD screen displays the average daily, weekly and long-term concentrations.
Toys
Are you planning a family games night? We have sets of trivia cards and card games available to check out from your library branch. Toys can be checked out for three weeks.
Ukuleles
Ever wanted to learn the ukulele? Borrow one from the Oxford County Library and make sure to check out ArtistWorks for virtual ukulele lessons.
Vox Books
These picture books come equipped with the VOX reader so your book reads along with you! Simply push play to listen and read. You can either listen with a pair of headphones or using the external speaker attached to the book. Vox Books can be checked out for 3 weeks. Maximum of five titles per account.