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kid playing basketball outdoors

Summer Sports Equipment

Borrow basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, tennis equipment and frisbees from the McCormick Branch for some outdoor fun and fitness.

Borrowing a Basketball, Soccer Ball or Football

How to Borrow

  • Balls are available to borrow at the McCormick Branch from May to September
  • Balls are available on a first come, first served basis (no holds)
  • Balls can be borrowed for up to three (3) hours

How to Return

  • Balls can only be returned to the McCormick Branch
  • Return balls directly to staff at the McCormick Branch during library hours
  • Balls may not be returned through a returns slot

Waterloo Public Library is not responsible for any injury or damages that may occur during the use of this equipment.

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Assorted Sports Balls on White including a soccer ball, basketball and a football
Two tennis rackets and balls leaned against the net.

Borrowing Tennis Equipment

We offer tennis rackets and balls for borrowing. Our rackets are available in three sizes: adult and two sizes for children.

How to Borrow

  • Tennis rackets and balls are available to borrow at the McCormick Branch from May to September
  • Tennis rackets and balls are available on a first come, first served basis (no holds)
  • Tennis rackets and balls can be borrowed for up to three (3) hours

How to Return

  • Tennis rackets and balls can only be returned to the McCormick Branch
  • Return tennis rackets and balls directly to staff at the McCormick Branch during library hours
  • Tennis rackets and balls may not be returned through a returns slot

Waterloo Public Library is not responsible for any injury or damages that may occur during the use of this equipment.

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Borrowing a Frisbee

How to Borrow

  • Frisbees are available to borrow at the McCormick Branch from May to September
  • Frisbees are available on a first come, first served basis (no holds)
  • Frisbees can be borrowed for up to three (3) hours

How to Return

  • Frisbees can only be returned to the McCormick Branch
  • Return frisbees directly to staff at the McCormick Branch during library hours
  • Frisbees may not be returned through a returns slot

Waterloo Public Library is not responsible for any injury or damages that may occur during the use of this equipment.

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Girl trying to catch a frisbee

Have a question about borrowing sports equipment?

Our staff are happy to help answer any questions you might have about our Cool Things to Borrow collections and library services.

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