PARKING NOTICE: Parking at the Eastside Branch will be significantly impacted by the Ontario Volleyball Championships taking place at RIM Park during the month of April. Click here to see exact the dates and find more info about how you can still enjoy the library’s services during this time.

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 April 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 April 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 April 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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