Patrons with a Canmore Public Library card are able to borrow from our Library of Things. Try out toys, games, puzzles, kits, and beyond!
Contact or visit the library to check availability of items.
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I Saw It First! Egypt |
Pull a counter from the box featuring one of the 300 Egypt-themed characters in this game and be the first to spot that character on the board! Aged 4 and up. |
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Animal Mah-Jong |
Learn how to play mah-jong with this beautifully illustrated mah-jong set! For all ages. |
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Automoblox |
Two sets of wooden cars. Mini cars and a red sports car. |
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Battling Bones |
A fast moving dice game, suitable for 2-4 players. Aged 7 and up. |
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Bright Games Chess & Checkers |
A fresh, colorful take on the classic games of chess and checkers! Aged 6 and up. |
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Button Art |
Match and snap to complete the picture. |
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Cat's Cradle |
Learn to play the classic playground string game. |
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Cordless Jump Rope |
Jump rope anywhere by using a cordless jump rope. Perfect for small spaces or for people who have troubles jumping. 2 available. |
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Dinosaur Finger Puppets |
Two sets of dinosaur finger puppets. |
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Exploding Kittens |
A kitty-powered Russian roulette card game. The hit party game for family and friends who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats. For 2-5 players, aged 7 and up. |
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Feelings Flash Cards |
Feeling Flashcards help children young and old understand and put a name to what they are feeling in a relaxed and enjoyable manner. |
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Felt Board |
Includes 100+ pieces of felt, and a portable felt board that can be used to create felt pictures again and again. |
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Funky Chicken |
A simple, fast-paced card game that gets everyone moving and laughing in under two minutes. For 3-6 players, aged 6 and up. |
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Funny Faces Magnetic Play Set |
This Funny Faces Magnetic Play Set includes over 25 magnetic pieces that can be mixed & matched to create multiple funny faces. |
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Genius Square |
STEM puzzle game - put your brain to the test to fill in the grid. For 1-2 players, aged 6 and up. |
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Go Fish |
This deck of oversized, kid-friendly cards is a surefire way to induce family fun, especially for fans of children's book author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. Aged 4 and up. |
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I Saw It First! Egypt |
Pull a counter from the box featuring one of the 300 Egypt-themed characters in this game and be the first to spot that character on the board! Aged 4 and up. |
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Juggling Sticks |
Three sets of juggling sticks. Practice juggling and other tricks. |
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Jumbo Magnifier |
A large, sturdy magnifying glass. |
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Kaleidoscope |
Look through the eyepiece and experience the magic of the kaleidoscope. Two available: Adventure Cats and Sea Creatures. |
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Perplexus |
Navigate a marble through a 3D maze. |
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Pick Up Sticks |
The classic game of pick up sticks, suitable for 1 or more players of all ages. |
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Pony Pile-Up! |
Stack and balance wooden sticks on the back of the wooden pony to win the game. Aged 4 and up. |
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Press Here |
The magic of the New York Times bestseller Press Here is now available in game form. Aged 4 and up. |
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Pupsicles Shaped Memory Match |
Pupsicles Shaped Memory Match includes 24 cute pupsicle shaped pieces to match. For 2 or more players, aged 3 and up. |
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Say Please, Little Pig |
Say Please, Little Pig Board Game is a fun game of learning manners. Work together to help 2 pigs on the farm learn their manners as they make their way to the county fair. Aged 4 and up. |
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Skip It |
Bring back the 90s with these fun toys! Attach to your ankle and skip while it spins. 6 available. |
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Spin Master |
Send a marble through a 3D spherical maze. |
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Story Cubes |
Roll the Story Cubes to make a story. We have two sets of the Classic cubes and one set of Action cubes. |
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Tarot For Kids |
A tarot deck featuring 78 beautifully illustrated cards and a 96-page guidebook that teaches kids about tarot and how to perform readings. Ages 8 and up. |
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Tummy Time Peekaboo |
Make tummy time fun with art cards featuring smiling animal faces and playful icons. High contrast colors and bold shapes aid baby’s visual development. |
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YoGaMe |
Turn Yoga into a game. Three themes available: ABCs/Letters, Superheroes, and Zoo Animals. |
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Punderdome |
A card game for pun lovers. |
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Beneath the Moon Book and Tarot Cards Kit |
A deck and guidebook inspired by deities, folklore, and fairy tales from around the world. |
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Bird Bingo |
Everyone will love this traditional bingo game featuring birds from around the world, from the robin to the puffin and the kookaburra to the splendid fairywren. 2 to 6 players, ages 6 and up. |
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Crystal Spirits Oracle Deck |
Internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and best-selling author Colette Baron-Reid offers a vibrantly illustrated oracle 58 card deck of crystals, each selected for their healing powers and ability to help you channel divine guidance from the Universe. |
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Debatable |
Win points for winning arguments. This social game includes 200 game cards each featuring opposing views of hot button issues... like how to load the dishwasher like an actual human being. |
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Don't Die Out There Deck |
Survival tips packaged in a playful and popular deck of cards format. |
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El Tarot Deck |
Embrace Latinx magic with this Loteria-inspired 78 card tarot deck from the creators of Millennial Lotería! |
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Emoji Card Game |
Party game where emojis and charades collide. For 4 or more players, aged 12 and up. |
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Enneagram Essentials |
Embark on a new Enneagram journey with Enneagram Essentials, a beautifully designed boxed set of 125 cards. Using the included booklet, you'll be able to identify which Enneagram number aligns with your personality and learn more about common Enneagram terms. |
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Game of Thrones: The Board Game |
Take control of the great houses of Westeros in an epic struggle to claim the Iron Thrones. For 3-6 players, aged 14 and up. |
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Haikubes |
Perfect for individual inspiration or as a game with friends or family, Haikubes is a set of 63 word cubes that is used to create an expressive haiku. |
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Happy Little Memory Game |
This original Bob Ross-themed card game will challenge your memory skills in matching painting to painting, quote to quote, squirrel to squirrel, and more. 50 cards. |
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Jane Austen Tarot Deck |
The ultimate tarot deck for any Jane Austen fan, this gorgeous set of 53 tarot cards features hand-drawn characters and objects from Austen's enduring novels. |
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Literary Witches Oracle Deck |
Infuse your personal divination practice with spiritual insight and feminist guidance from icons such as Octavia Butler, Shirley Jackson, Gertrude Stein, and more with this 70 card deck and guidebook. |
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Marina Abramovic Method |
Formulated in thirty instructions, the Abramovic Method will purge your mind of all unnecessary distractions and anxieties and help you to unleash fully your creativity. |
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Moonology Oracle Deck |
The energy of the Moon has a formidable effect on our everyday life. Use this 44 card deck with gorgeously illustrated oracle cards to tap into Her ancient wisdom for healing, guidance and protection. |
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Posi Vibes |
Roll the eight wooden dice and use the accompanying booklet to interpret the icons that appear, as either a fortune or a message for your current moment. |
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Punderdome |
A card game for pun lovers. |
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Queer Tarot |
A vibrant, deluxe illustrated 78 card tarot deck and guidebook set, centering and celebrating LGBTQ+ identity, created by queer and trans artist team Ash + Chess. |
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Sacred Forest Oracle Deck |
Meet nature spirits and discover the hidden realms of the Sacred Forest with 52 oracle cards from best-selling author Denise Linn. |
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That Rings a Bell! |
Be the first to ring the bell in this fun and fast-moving trivia game for the whole family! For 3 or more players. |
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Yoga Dice |
Each dice depicts a variety of yoga poses. |
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Momo the Dog |
500 pieces. |
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear |
20 pieces. Matching puzzle. |
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Bugs & Birds |
100 pieces. Double sided. |
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Construction Jumbo |
25 pieces. |
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Cosmic Lights |
500 pieces. |
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Dino Dash |
50 pieces. |
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Dragon Flight |
350 pieces. |
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Garden Bunnies |
25 pieces. Floor puzzle. |
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Hansel & Gretel |
24 pieces. Floor puzzle. |
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I Love You |
12 pieces. Matching puzzle. |
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Momo the Dog |
500 pieces. |
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My First Story Puzzle Home |
15 pieces. |
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Rainforest |
100 pieces. Glow in the dark. |
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Realm of the Unicorn |
350 pieces. |
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Rubber Dino |
6 rubber pieces. |
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Summer Garden |
300 pieces. |
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Woodland Forest |
300 pieces. |
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Happy Isles |
1000 pieces. Includes additional pieces for surprise ending instructions. |
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Bob Ross 2-in-1 |
500 pieces. Double sided. |
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Clairvoyant Convention |
500 pieces. |
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Game of Thrones: Puzzle of Westeros |
1400 pieces. 3D puzzle, includes topography pieces and model buildings. |
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Happy Isles |
1000 pieces. Includes additional pieces for surprise ending instructions. |
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Lost Words Magpie |
500 pieces. |
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Mandalorian |
1000 pieces. |
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Missing Will |
500 pieces. |
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Peppers |
300 pieces. |
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Rise of Tiamat |
1000 pieces. |
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Secret Garden |
1000 pieces. |
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World of Agatha Christie |
1000 pieces. |
Physical literacy describes the ability to move with competence and confidence in a variety of environments. Each kit is full of items and activity ideas to practice these skills.
Bocce Ball Kit
Bocce ball is a calming, and sometimes competitive way, to spend time playing outdoors. Kit has 8 bocce balls, 1 small white ball, and an activity book.
Croquet Kit
Croquet is a fun yard game using mallets to hit balls through wickets. 3 croquet mallets (2 each of heads and handles), 7 metal wickets, 3 croquet balls, 1 coloured stick, game rules sheet, activity booklet.
Pickleball Kit
Pickleball is an outdoor game that plays like a mix of table tennis, badminton, and tennis. Kit has 4 pickle rackets, 4 pickle balls, and an activity book.
Preschool Kit
Play a bunch of different activities with manipulatives suitable for preschool aged children. Kit has 4 scarves, 6 beanbags, 6 rings, a die with numbers, a die with activities, 2 easy grip balls, and an activity book.
Soccer Kit
Try a variety of soccer skills from shooting in nets, to dribbling through cones, to passing back and forth. Kit has 2 nets, 2 balls, 8 cones, and an activity book.
Throwing Kit
Practice throwing and catching with two different sets of equipment. Kit has 2 velcro ball catchers, 1 velcro ball, 2 scoops, 1 wiffle ball, and an activity book.
Intended for children with SPD, ASD, ADHD or any other developmental challenges, our two sensory kits are filled with a variety of items to try out. Each kit includes a weighted blanket, wiggle cushion, ear muffs, visual clock, dimple toy, and a bag of assorted fidget toys.
Walking Poles
Our library has 8 sets of walking poles available for loan.
Walking poles fit people 4'2" to 6'2", have ergonomic strapless handles, telescope for easy storage, and have metal tips for trails and rubber boot tips for sidewalks and roads. Come with nylon carrying case, instructional DVD, and user guide.
Discover Nature Explorer Pack
The Discover Nature Explorer Pack is designed to help you and your family learn, share, and discover our surroundings. This pack contains materials specifically for the Kananaskis Region. Materials include: binoculars; magnifying equipment; animal and plant identification books; field guides; first aid kit; and brochures and maps in multiple languages.
Kill A Watt EZ Power Meter
The library has a P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor available for take home use. Plug your household appliances into it to check their power consumption.
