Library of Things

Borrow an Experience!

Borrow technology from our Library of Things (LoT) collection. The LoT kits are a fun, hands-on way for people of all ages to learn new things and expand their skills.

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View and request the LoT kits from our catalogue or explore the links below to learn more about them.  

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PLay Box: Active Start

PacificSport Okanagan's PLay Box: Active Start promotes physical literacy through movement, play, and exploration. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Request the Active Start PLay Box

Explore the PLay Box

 

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PLay Box: Fundamentals

PacificSport Okanagan's PLay Box: Fundamentals promotes physical literacy through movement, play, and exploration. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Request the Fundamentals PLay Box

Explore the PLay Box

 

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Snap Circuits Junior

Learn basic engineering, electronics and circuitry concepts. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 

Request the Snap Circuits Kit 

 

 

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Birding Backpacks

Get out into nature with our birdwatching kit! Recommended for all ages.

Request a Birding Backpack

Explore Birding Backpacks

 

 

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Sphero Bolt & iPad 

Sphero BOLT brings robotics, coding, and STEAM principles together - all through play! Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Request the Sphero Bolt & iPad kit

Explore the Sphero Bolt

 

 

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Ozobot Evo

Learn coding concepts and play with the Ozobot Evo. This small robot can be coded by drawing lines on paper or through a programming system. Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Request the Ozobot Kit

Explore the Ozobot Kit

 

 

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Code & Go Robot Mouse

The race is on to build hands-on coding skills. Build a maze using your imagination. Or use the activity cards and then watch Colby, the programmable robot mouse, scurry to find the cheese! Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Request the Code & Go Mouse Kit

Explore the Code & Go Robot Mouse

 

 

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Microscope Kit

There are so many small things to see in the world! Young scientists can investigate everything from cells to crystals with the Microscope kit. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 

Request the Microscope Kit

Explore the Microscope

 

 

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Home Energy Kit

Borrow a thermal imaging camera from the library to see where heat loss is happening in your home. This lending program is possible through a partnership with the City of Kelowna and Fortis BC.

Request the Home Energy Kit

Learn more about the Home Energy Kit

 

 

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Radon Detector

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, and the leading cause for non-smokers. Thanks to the generosity of the BC Lung Foundation, the library has radon detector kits you can borrow to measure radon levels in your home.

Please note: Screening kits are unavailable between April 1 and September 30 on an annual basis, as radon readings are less accurate during the spring and summer months.

Request the Radon Detector Kit

Learn more about the Radon Detector

 

 

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Did you make something awesome using our LOT kits?

Share your creation/photo with us on social media! Remember to use #ORLMakes so everyone can appreciate, learn, and marvel at your invention!

 

 


Lending Policy

  • Most kits can be borrowed for 4 weeks. Exceptions:
    • Home Energy Kit: 2 weeks
    • PLay Boxes: 2 weeks
    • Sphero Bolt & iPad: 2 weeks
  • Late fees are $1.00 a day to a maximum of $20.00.
  • 1 renewal if no one else is waiting for the item. 
  • The borrower is responsible for lost, missing, and damaged pieces (see content list with prices included with kit).
  • Return the kit to a staff member at the front desk of your nearest ORL location. Do not use the book drop or leave them outside the library. ·
  • BC One Card patrons: Library of Things kits must be checked out and returned to one of the Okanagan Regional Library branches.
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