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Invermere Public Library

Serving the Columbia Valley from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats

  • Mon 10 – 5
  • Tue 10 – 5
  • Wed 10 – 8
  • Thu 10 – 8
  • Fri 10 – 5
  • Sat 10 – 5
  • Sun Closed

Library of Things

Things for eReading

This will take you to the Kobo H20 Libra catalogue page to place a hold on the item.

Kobo H20 Libra: We have two (2) Kobo e-reader devices available to sign-out. Create a Kobo account with an email address and password, and then log into Overdrive to access free ebooks. Once signed in, do not click “buy” title, instead tap the … image next to to the “buy” button for the Overdrive option.

Lending period: 3 weeks

 

Things for Household and Vehicle

This will take you to the Carbon Dioxide Monitor catalogue page to place a hold on the item.

Carbon Dioxide Monitor: The Aranet4 sensor is an innovative air quality monitor that measures carbon dioxide (CO2) level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure. The device is suitable for monitoring the CO2 level at home, in school, office, or any other indoor environment to give an indication of how well-ventilated it is. This is not a Carbon Monoxide detector and is not intended to be a substitute for professional air quality monitoring.

Lending period: One week

 

This will take you to the Electronic Energy Meter catalogue page to place a hold on the item. Electronic Energy Meter: This Blue Planet EM100 Energy meter monitors appliances and identifies those that consume the most energy. Calculates energy consumption and energy costs. Measures voltage, current, wattage, kilowatt-hours and standby current. With overload warning display and buzzer.

Lending period: 3 weeks

 

 

This will take you to the OBD Diagnosis Tool catalogue page to place a hold on the item.

OBD Diagnosis Tool (Car Code Scanner): Ancel AD410 On-Board Diagnostics (OBDII) tool available to borrow. This device works to quickly diagnose car faults. Kit contains diagnostic tool, USB cord and manual.

Lending period: One week

 

 

This will take you to the Radon Kit catalogue page to place a hold on the item. Radon Kit: Includes indoor radon test, informational pamphlets & directions. We have two available. Thank you to the Kootenay Library Federation and the BC Lung Association for providing the kits. Lending period: 4 weeks

 

Things for Wellbeing

Verilux LED Happy Light:This will take you to a page explaining what a Sunshine Lamp is, with a link to place a hold in our catalogue. We have three Sunshine Lamps available to checkout! These lamps will mimic the positive effects sunlight has on people to boost mood and energy. More details on sunshine lamps here.

Lending period: 3 weeks

 

 

PedometerThis will take you to the Pedometer catalogue page to place a hold. : Includes pedometer, user guide, and a few maps.

Lending period: One week

 

 

 

Things for Kids and Families

This will take you to the Fishing Kit catalogue page to place a hold on the item.

Fishing Rod, Reel & Tackle: Borrow a child’s fishing rod to go out and adventure! For a child to go out fishing with an accompanying adult who has their fishing licence. 2 available to borrow.

Lending period: One week

 

 

This will take you to the Reading Tent catalogue page to place a hold on the item.Reading tent: Includes 1 plastic bag, 1 canvas bag, 8 wooden tent poles, 4 connecting pieces, 1 string, 1 string of colourful bunting, 1 canvas tent.

Lending period: One week

 

 

This will take you to the Geocaching Kit catalogue page to place a hold on the item.Geocaching Kit: Includes Garmin GPS, swag bag, pencils, and kit bag. 

Lending period: One week

 

 

This will take you to the Campsack catalogue page to place a hold on the item. Campsack: Includes 3-5 books, songs, and games that are designed to go out camping with you and your family. 3 different Campsacks available: stargazing, camping, and hiking themes. 

Lending period: One week

 

This will take you to the Bat Pack catalogue page to place a hold on the item.

Batpack: Includes backpack, binder with Bat information, a bat skeleton, and an Echo Meter 2 device (to pick up bat sounds)

Lending period: 3 weeks

 

 

This will take you to the Mindfulness Kit catalogue page to place a hold on the items.

Mindfulness Kits: Includes 4-5 books all about mindfulness, anxiety and stress  & calming crafts/activities. Designed for elementary age, but beneficial for all, including adults! 3 kits available with different books and activities.

Lending period: 3 weeks

 

Birding Backpacks: There are two birding backpacks available to loan.

One designed for adults and one for children. Both kits include binoculars with a carrying case, various books and pamphlets on birding in the local area, and a backpack to carry it all in.

Lending period: One week.

 

 

 

Hiking Backpack: Includes 1 backpack, 2 sets of trekking poles, 2 headlamps, bivvy sack,Salomon Trailblazer 20 Backpack | WILDERNESS EXCHANGE™ first aid kit, multi-tool, fire starting kit, compass and a book about hikes around Invermere.

Lending period: One week.