One card, one million possibilities.
Books, magazines, DVDs, video games, puzzles, knitting needles, and so much more!
- Fishing poles & tackle boxes
- Ontario Parks day pass
- Walking poles
- Snowshoes
- Snowshoes
- Yoga mats
To access any of this material, all you need is a library card – which is FREE for Cochrane residents. Most equipment can be borrowed for a period of up to one week.
With the exception of cross-country skis, materials can be borrowed by dropping into the library during our open hours.
Cross-country skis must be requested using the form below.
For details about our lending policy, please see our Equipment Lending Policy Agreement.
Cross-country skis
You will be contacted by staff when your equipment is available. You will require a Cochrane Public Library card in good standing.
Pick up
You have 24 hours after you are contacted by the library to pick up your equipment. This is also day one of your seven-day loan period. If your equipment is still here after 24 hours, it will be checked out to the next patron in line.
Returning
Return equipment directly to staff at the front desk. We will check your materials in and ensure the skis are in proper working condition.
No renewals
Due to high demand, equipment can be borrowed for one week only. Patrons can request to borrow the equipment again after a one-week borrowing cycle, but will be placed at the end of the queue.
No reservations
Requests will be filled in sequence as they are received, once the equipment becomes available to lend out.
History
This ski and snowshoe lending program was made possible by the Town of Cochrane Doable Neighbourhood Program and was funded by the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund in 2018. The equipment is available in both junior and adult sizes.
One kit per card
If you are requesting multiple sets of equipment, please ensure every person has a library card, as one set of equipment is available per card.
Trail use
As a reminder, those who choose to use the Cochrane Cross Country Ski Club’s trails will need to purchase a day pass or yearly membership.
Questions
If you have any questions please email library@cochraneontario.com or call us at 705-272-4178, and our staff will guide you through the process.
Heading to the Cross-Country Ski trails?
Get information about season passes, day use, and trail maps before you go.
