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C-Pens are handy, portable devices designed to make reading and learning more accessible for people of all ages. They look like a highlighter or pen, but instead of marking text, they scan it! By running the C-Pen over a line of printed text, it can instantly read the words out loud or display them on a screen.

C-Pens are particularly helpful for individuals with dyslexia, vision impairments, or other reading challenges. They can assist with reading comprehension by defining words, translating text into different languages, and even saving notes for later. Many C-Pens are lightweight, easy to use, and often come with features like built-in dictionaries and USB connectivity for transferring data to a computer.

Place a hold on a left-handed C-Pen, or a right-handed C-Pen in the catalogue.

Launchpads are tablets that are pre-loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play. For ages 3-10.

• Launchpads can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 18+.
• Two launchpads can be checked out on a card at a time.
• The loan period is 7 days (1 week). Launchpads can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
• To prevent accidental damage or loss, launchpads must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.

Mobile WiFi Hotspots are easy to use and give you a wireless connection to the internet. Just turn it on, and you are ready to go. With a hotspot, you can use your laptop, tablet, and phone to surf the internet, shop on your favourite website, do online banking, download movies and music from the Library, and more.

• Hotspots can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 16+.
• Only one hotspot can be checked out to a household at a time.
• First-time borrowers must sign the borrower's agreement before checkout.
• The loan period is 21 days (3 weeks). Hotspots can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
• To prevent accidental damage or loss, Mobile WiFi Hotspots must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.

Place a hold or visit our Mobile WiFi Hotspots page to learn more.

Nature Backpacks are kits for outdoor exploration and learning. The backpack contents include nature themed activities, books, identification sheets, and tools such as a magnifying glass, compass, or set of binoculars.

• Backpacks can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 18+.
• Only one backpack can be checked out on a card at a time.
• The loan period is 7 days (1 week). Backpacks can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
• To prevent accidental damage or loss, Nature Backpacks must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.

Place a hold on a Nature Backpack.

Ontario Parks Day-Use Permits provide unlimited day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants to all provincial parks in Ontario where fees are normally charged. Park capacity limitations will apply.

• Permits can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 18+.
• Only one permit can be checked out to a household at a time.
• The loan period is 7 days (1 week) with no renewals.
• To prevent accidental damage or loss, Ontario Parks Day Permits must be returned at the circulation desk at any of our branches during opening hours, not through the drop box.

Place a hold or visit our Ontario Parks Day-Use Permit lending program page to learn more.

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Passes

We’re thrilled to announce that we now have free museum passes to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) available! Explore the wonders of nature, art and culture with complimentary entry to one of Toronto’s most iconic destinations. All you need is a library card to get your pass!

Place a hold on a ROM pass.

Cardholder and guests (maximum 4 visitors) are entitled to free admission to the Royal Ontario Museum during regular public hours.  Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Please visit rom.ca/welcome for updated visitor policies. During your visit, this pass must be presented with the borrower’s library card, corresponding library receipt, and identification.

This pass is valid for general Museum admission and special exhibitions (subject to capacity) only; excludes entry to separately ticketed events. Please note, the ROM pass does not cover parking fees while at the ROM. 

Theme Kits

Theme Kits offer fun, educational themes for ages 0 to 4.

• The loan period for theme kits is 21 days.

Themes include:

• Music
• Sky Tree
• The Gingerbread Boy
• On the Go
• Teddy Bear Picnic
• The Three Billy Goats Gruff
• Humpty Dumpty
• Growing a Garden
• Mouse Count
• My Five Senses
• On The Farm
• Toddler Colours and Shapes
• Fire Rescue
• Numbers
• Shapes and Colours

Place a hold on a theme kit.

• Ukuleles can be borrowed by Georgina Public Library cardholders ages 16+.
• Only one ukulele can be checked out to a household at a time.
• The loan period is 21 days (3 weeks). Ukuleles can be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional loan periods if there are no holds waiting.
• To prevent accidental damage or loss, ukuleles must be returned at the circulation desk during opening hours at the branch where they were borrowed, not through the drop box.

Place a hold on a ukulele.