Borrow from Our Sports & Recreation Collection

Community members can now borrow and test out sports equipment

Launched August 2022 | Updated July 2026

Borrow Sports and Recreation Kits from the Library

Halifax Public Libraries offers sports and recreation kits at select branches to help make play, movement, and trying something new more accessible. These collections are available at Sackville Public Library, Alderney Gate Public Library, and Keshen Goodman Public Library, with different equipment available at each location.

Sackville Public Library: Sporting Equipment Collection donated by Sportwheels

In celebration of Sportwheels’ 75th anniversary, the Sackville business generously donated a collection of sporting equipment to Sackville Public Library as a gift to the community.

Beginning August 20, 2022, community members could borrow quality sporting gear from Sackville Public Library just like they would borrow a book. The Free to Play collection includes items such as baseball gloves, lacrosse sticks, basketballs, soccer balls, and disc golf equipment. On January 16, 2023, ball hockey kits were also added for winter play.

Borrow a kit from Sackville Public Library

Sportwheels’ vision was to provide a gift that could be enjoyed for years to come while helping make active living affordable and accessible for families.

Other sports kit collections at Halifax Public Libraries

In addition to the Sackville collection donated by Sportwheels, Halifax Public Libraries has added other sports kits at other branches:

How it works

Sports and recreation kits are available in limited quantities and are borrowed from the branch where that collection is housed.

Here’s how to borrow one:

  • Search the catalogue or ask staff about available kits at Sackville Public Library, Alderney Gate Public Library, or Keshen Goodman Public Library.
  • Visit the branch that carries the kit you want to borrow.
  • Borrow the kit for one week.
  • Enjoy with friends and family, and if you share a photo or video, tag us on social media at @hfxpublib. We’d love to see you in action.
  • Return it in person to the same branch collection location. Please do not return kits in a book drop.