Support your local community and make sure nothing is wasted by checking out this list of resources. Filter by region to find local thrift shops, borrowing libraries, recreation loan programs, and more near you. Please note this is not a complete list of resources available.
Search for Swap, Share and Thrift Resources in Your Community
South Shore Regional Library
Public Library
Various recreational equipment, tools, and technology available.
Yarmouth Bike Again Program
Bike donations repair & swap
Windsor Maker Studio
Repair Workshops
Workshops on sewing, woodworking
The Music Room
The Music Room is a musical instrument lending library. It is completely free and easy to use. Our mission is to put musical instruments into the hands of children. Although our main focus is children we loan instruments to adults as well.
Contact 902-881-2354 for more information.
Municipality of Clare
Municipality
The equipment loan program provides individuals or groups the opportunity to experience a new sport or activity without making a financial investment in equipment. New to the program: musical instrument lending! Visit website for a full list of available equipment.
Contact 902-769-2031 or recreation@munclare.ca for more information.
Municipality of Yarmouth
Municipality
Recreation equipment available. Visit website for a full list of available equipment.
Contact 902-742-8868 or yrec@district.yarmouth.ns.ca for more information.
Annapolis Valley Library
Public Library
Tools, technology and recreation equipment available including: audio recording studio, video recording studio, graphic/3D design studio, 3D printer, cricut maker, hologram display, robotics, snap circuits kit, turing tumble kits, audio/video equipment and software, sewing machines and sergers and yarn swift and ball winder.
West Hants Regional Municipality
Municipality
Snowshoes, cross country skis, kayak and stand up paddle board equipment, geocaching equipment, ice skates and bicycles (donations) available.
Contact: 902 798 8391 ext 214 or programs@westhants.ca
Together We Can Community Society
Lending Library
Sports equipment, Take a Book Leave a Book and gardening tools available.
Contact 902-237-3149 or twccs2018@gmail.com for more information.
Municipality of Chester
Municipality
Snowshoes, binoculars, GPS units, Kelly kettles and igloo making kit available.
Contact 902-275-3490 or recreation@chester.ca for more information.
Town of Lunenburg
Municipality
Pickleball equipment and basketballs available.
Contact 902-634-4006 or recdirector@townoflunenburg.ca for more information.
Town of Bridgewater
Municipality
Outdoor yard and lawn games available.
Contact recreation@bridgewater.ca for more information.
Municipality of Lunenburg and Town of Mahone Bay
Municipality
Sports Kit, Outdoor Games Kit, Garden/Nature Kit, Loose Parts Kit, Active Smarter Kids Kit, Backyard Games and Winter Wonderland Kit available.
Contact 902-541-1343 or recreation@modl.ca for more information.
Region of Queens
Municipality
Banners, canopy, portable stage, volleyball sets, croquet sets, GPS unit, parachutes, snowshoes, flag football set and igloo making kit available.
Reach out to mroberts@regionofqueens.com for more information.
Municipality of Shelburne
Municipality
Outdoor recreation equipment, sports equipment, and yard games. Visit website for a full list of available items.
Contact 902-875-3544 for more information.