Kits, Backpacks, Games, & More!

'Library of Things,' literacy backpacks, board games, puzzles, videogames... we've got plenty of things to keep you busy!

Library of Things

Did you know that you can borrow instruments, Arduino kits, Chromecasts, EnergyWise toolkits, and more with your library card?
Check out our 'Library of Things" below! Check back soon for more additions to this collection.

Library of Things

Radon Screening Kit

Developed by: Alberta Lung Association. Run a short term test to help determine if radon is a risk in your home. Learn more: ablung.ca

STEAM Kits

Perfect for young learners, borrow these STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) Kits for free with your library card!

Community Seed Library

The Community Seed Library is now open for 2024! Seeds are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Aranet4 Home CO₂ Monitor

The perfect companion for indoor environments, allowing you to monitor CO2 levels, temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

Get a Library Card

Get access to everything that the library has to offer! Free for all Red Deer residents.

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Literacy Backpacks

We have a variety of fun literacy backpacks filled with books, activities, and more that you can borrow with your library card!
Place a hold in the catalogue for pickup at the branch of your choice.

Literacy Backpacks

Inclusivity Backpacks

Age-appropriate education to guide families in becoming actively anti-racist and inclusive. Includes books, activity guides, and more.

Intergenerational Backpacks

The 'Move & Play Together' intergenerational kit is a resource designed to support active play between an older adult and a child.

Thunderbird Learners Backpacks

Developed in partnership with the Red Deer Native Friendship Society, each backpack focuses on one of the Seven Sacred Teachings.

Nature Fun Backpacks

Nature-themed backpacks to help your family explore the great outdoors! Each bag includes books & activities focusing on a different topic.

Board Games

Amp up your next family game night with one of these board games, free to borrow with your library card!

Board Games

Puzzles

Not only are puzzles a great activity to relieve stress (and pass the time), they are also great 'exercise' for the brain! We have a great selection of puzzles available to borrow with your library card!

Puzzles

Videogames

Check out our selection of video games for Wii, WiiU, XBox, XBox 360, XBox One, PS3, PS4, and PS5.

Videogames

Videogames for Teens

Videogames for Adults (18+)

Borrow a Book Club Kit!

Looking for your next great book club pick? We've got your back! Our book club kits contain ten copies of a given title (and discussion questions!), so you don't have to worry about tracking down multiple copies for your group to read!