Specialty Library Items

Library of Things

The Library of Things collection offers a variety of non-traditional items for the public to borrow for free with their PEI Public Library Card.

• Binge Boxes

  Binge Boxes are collections of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night. 

• Cake Pans

  The Library offer a variety specialty cake pans for the public to borrow. If you borrow a cake pan, please do not put it in the dishwasher at home.

• CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Monitors

  The PEI Public Library Service's CO2 Monitors were received through the Canadian CO2 Monitor Expansion Program, administered by the not-for-profit organization CAVI - Community Access to Ventilation Information. The Aranet4 CO2 monitor checks your indoor air quality for CO2, relative humidity, temperature, and atmospheric pressure. You can read the device screen or connect it via app to your phone for continuous feedback. 

• C-Pens

  A C-PEN is a portable scanning pen that reads printed text out loud using an embedded camera, a real-time optical character recognition (OCR) and natural voice text to speech (TTS). C-PENs are designed to assist those with reading challenges such as dyslexia, or those learning to read in English, French or some other languages. 

• Disc Golf Sets

  Disc Golf is a popular flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target. The game follows rules similar to golf. Each set contains a driver, a mid-range and a putter disc and a carry bag. 

• Dodow Sleep Aids

  Dodows are a metronome-style sleeping aid that aims to help users fall asleep naturally through slowing one's breath and relaxation.

• Energy Meters

  In partnership with Switch Stratford and Switch Charlottetown, the PEI Public Library Service offers a number of electronic energy meters for the public to borrow. These devices calculate the energy consumption and cost of your home appliances which can potentially lead to helpful advice on home energy use.

• Fitness and Yoga Kits

  These portable fitness kits contain yoga mats and items such as jump ropes, resistance bands, hand grips, etc. that promote fitness for adults. 

• Games

  Libraries offer a variety of board games, puzzles and lawn games for all ages for the public to borrow.

• Hiking Backpacks

  Created in partnership with Recreation PEI, these backpacks contain a variety of nature guides and hiking items for adults who wish to learn and explore the nature of PEI.

• Ice Skates

  The library's ice skates collection includes hockey skates available in youth, junior and adult sizes. Refer to this suggested sizing chart to determine the appropriate size. Please note that sizing is a preference and varies according to skate brand and therefore charts do not guarantee fit. The PEI Public Library Service is not responsible for any injury or damages that may occur during use of skates. The use of a C.S.A. approved helmet is strongly recommended when skating.

• Kobo Libra2 Ereaders

  These portable, easy-to-use e-Readers are available to any patron to borrow with a PEI Public Library card. These e-Readers are also compatible with the library's eBook lending platform - Overdrive. 

• Light Therapy Lamps

  Light therapy lamps are devices that can help individuals suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and certain other conditions by emitting ultraviolet light.

• Nature Backpacks

  These kits contain a variety of books and tools for children and families to have fun playing, discovering and learning about nature.

• Noise Cancelling Headphones

  Noise-cancelling headphones help reduce unwanted ambient sounds using active noise control. These headphones can help adults and children on the autism spectrum and those with ADHD and other sensory processing disorders cope with loud, distracting and discomforting sounds.

• PLAY Kits

  PLAY (Physical Literacy Activities for Youth) kits include toys such as bean bags, foam discs, sensory balls, etc. that encourage movement and play for toddlers.

• Radon Detectors

  These easy-to-use radon detectors are used to check radon gas levels in your home.

• Sensory Kits

  These kits include toys and tools that can help calm, soothe, and relax people with autism, Alzheimer's, ADHD, dementia, and other sensitivities.

• Snowshoes

  Snowshoes are available at a number of our libraries in a variety of sizes. Refer to a sizing chart to determine the appropriate size. 

• Snowshoe/Walking Poles

  These poles can be used for activities all year long, including hiking, walking, and snowshoeing. 

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Kits

  These kits contain devices that help children explore and engage with a variety of technology. Available kits include:
  • Technology kit (including a Makey Makey Classic, a Makey Makey Go, and five MicroBits) 
  • Ozobot kit   
  • Code-a-Pillar & Teach n'Tag Movi kit 
  • Circuit Maze                               
  • Code and Go Mouse       
  • KEVA Planks                               
  • Magna-Tiles Set                         
  • Gears! Gears! Gears! Building Set 
  • Turing Tumble

• Telescopes

  Sky-Watcher telescopes are available at a number of our libraries. 

• Thermal Cameras

  In partnership with Switch Stratford and Switch Charlottetown, the PEI Public Library Service offers a number of FLIR TG165-X thermal cameras for the public to borrow. These devices detect heat by capturing different levels of infrared light which can potentially lead to helpful advice on home improvements and repairs.

• Tool Library

  The PEI Public Library Service offers an assortment of home and garden tools to the public to borrow. These items include:  

• Bike Locks
• Bike Repair Kits
• Cultivators
• Garden Edgers
• Garden Hoes
• Garden Tool Kits
• Home Tool Kits
• Rakes
• Shovels
• Spading Forks
• Stud Finders

• White Noise Machines

  White noise machines are portable devices that play a variety of noises, including white noise, nature sounds, fan noise, lullabies, and more. These machines help users fall asleep by playing calming sounds.

• Yoto Players

  Yoto Players are screen-free audio players for children that are controlled with physical playing cards. When these cards are inserted into the player, kids can explore stories, music, and more! Available in both English and French.

Specialized Collections

• Artwork

  In partnership with the Wyatt Heritage Properties and Culture Summerside, the public are able to borrow a collection of artwork by local artists in a variety of mediums at the Summerside Rotary Library. These pieces are available on a first come, first served basis - contact the library for more information.

• Autism PEI Collection

  In partnership with the Autism Society of Prince Edward Island, Islanders can borrow items from the Society's in-house collection with a public library card. Islanders can also access and borrow any item in the PEI Public Library Service's collection relating to autism. 

• Black Resources Collection

  The PEI Public Library Service offers a variety of items centred on the experiences of the Black community and written and produced by its members. The Black Resources Collection include titles for all ages in a variety of genres and formats. 

• Book Club Kits

  The PEI Public Library Service offers an extensive Book Club Kit collection. These kits contain between 5-10 copies of a specific book and include fiction and non-fiction titles for adults, teens and children. Book Club Kits can be checked out for 6 weeks and patrons can borrow up to 3 at a time.

• Books for Persons with Memory Loss

  These books are written specifically for people with dementia or other memory loss conditions. Titles in this collection feature colourful photos and simple language.

• Books to Go

  These bags contain five carefully-selected picture books for busy families. Books to Go bags are also available on a variety of themes and topics.

• Discovery Kits/Trousse découverte - French only

  Through CAP Enfants, the library has access to 12 different thematic kits which contain a variety of resources, materials, and games relating to different aspects of the health of young children. 

• Diversity Kits/Trousse sur la diversité  - French only

  This kit is designed for parents, teachers, educators and children ages 0 to 12. You'll find tools and resources on various diversity themes, such as racism, disabilities, religions, family diversity, gender diversity as well as sexuality and sexual diversity. This kit contains games, books and information binders that address each theme separately.

• EAL (English as an Additional Language) Collection

  Are you a newcomer learning English or a teacher/tutor who works with EAL learners? Check out our EAL Collection which contains books on grammar, conversation, idioms, listening, reading, vocabulary, leveled readers, language test preparation (e.g. TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.) and more. 

• Fitness Passes

  Daily passes are available to borrow for the TCAP Family Aquatic and Fitness Centre at the Montague Rotary Library and for the Eastern Kings Fitness Centre at the Souris Public Library. These passes are available on a first come, first served basis - contact the library for more information.

• Indigenous Collection

  The Public Library Service in Prince Edward Island is committed to celebrating the province's rich Mi'kmaq history and culture while serving its First Nations people. The library's Indigenous Collection includes materials that are written, produced, and focused on First Nations people. The collection includes titles for all ages in a variety of genres and formats.  

• Learn French Kits

  These kits, for adults or children, contain a variety of resources to help learn, improve or maintain French.

• Local Author Collection

  This collection includes materials that are written by individuals who live within Prince Edward Island. The collection includes titles for all ages in a variety of genres.

• Magazines

  The PEI Public Library Service offers a broad selection of magazines for the public to borrow. Both adult and children's magazine titles are available.

• Mental Health Kits

  With a selection of resources in English and French for adults, teens and children, these Mental Health Kits address mental health topics ranging from depression and anxiety to eating disorders and gambling.

• Parenting To Go Kits

  Each Parenting to Go bag contains a selection of books on a specific parenting topic. Topics range from mental health and ADHD to parenting teenagers and toddlers. 

• PEI Collection

  This collection includes printed materials that focus on the history, culture and local interest topics of Prince Edward Island. This collection does not contain archival material. For information how to obtain access to historical documents and primary resources, contact the Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island. 

• Series Starter Kits

  These kits contain a number of books that are part of popular children's and young adult series - all in one bag! 

• Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library

  The Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library is a collection of over 150 musical instruments that you can borrow for free with your PEI Public Library Card. 

• Wonderbooks

  Wonderbooks are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids can use the simple controls to read along with their favourite books and then switch to learning mode for a narrator-led question and answer session.