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.
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River Hebert Library
Public Library
Rent out snow shoes. Be Fit Kits are available.
Contact 902-251-2324 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Advocate Library
Public Library
Rent out snow shoes.
Contact 902-392-2214 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Four Father's Memorial Library
Public Library
They loan out snow shoes, fishing poles, basketballs, tennis rackets, soccer ball, and tents. They have pedometers, radon kits, and electronic energy meter kits. Loan out jigsaw puzzles, magazine, DVDs, and ebooks. They also have Be Fit Kits.
Contact 902-667-2549 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Tools
Municipality of Cumberland Recreation
Municipality
They have a winter equipment lend program. Residents can borrow snow shoes or skis from one of their centres.
Contact 902-667-2313 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Town of Amherst Recreation
Municipality
In partnership with the local YMCA and library they will loan out outdoor sports equipment.
Contact 902-667-6500 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Bridge Adult Service Centre
Thrift store
Accept donations from the community such as clothing, small appliances, dishware, etc. Online auction on facebook (Bridge Auction). Thrift store is run by their clients.
Contact 902-667-8433 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
GOVRC Springhill
Online Thrift Store
Weekly online auction on Facebook.
Contact 902-597-3158 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Sunset Community Oxford location
Thrift store, laundromat, café, online auction.
Contact 902-552-2199 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Sunset Community Pugwash location
Thrift store
Sells clothing, electronics, giftware, books, puzzles, etc.
Contact 902-243-2662 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
New-To-You Colchester Work Shop
Thrift store sells clothing, electronics, books and other household goods.
Contact 902-893-7228 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Stewiacke Library
Public Library
They loan out voice readers, board games, telescopes, therapy lamp. They don't have any sport/winter equipment to lead out. They also give away "Be fit kits".
Contact 902-639-2481 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Tatamagouche Library
Public Library
Lend out fishing rod, African drums, keyboards, ukulele, sewing machine. Voice readers, yard games (the Tatamagouche library has a large field, and they allow residents to borrow games/sports equipment hula hoop etc. They are only allowed to use said equipment on the library grounds. New program they are looking into is the lending of board games. They have “be fit kits” which is a partnership with Colchester Parks and Rec. Be fit kits include games, balls etc for kids, these are free giveaways.
Contact 902-639-2481 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Colchester-East Hant Library
Public Library
The library loan out skates during winter season and DVD to residents with a library card. "Be Fit kits", board games and puzzles. One day pass giveaway for the RECC. They loan out Daisy readers. They accept book donation (books that are in good condition).
Contact 902-895-4183 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Colchester Parks and Rec
Municipality
Loan out Snowshoes, Skis and Adaptive recreation equipment. Sports equipment (baseball, badminton, football, etc.). Yard games (frisbees, hula hoop, lawn bowling sets etc.)
Contact 902-897-3185 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Stewiacke Parks and Rec
Municipality
TOS Rec loan out in the winter time snow shoes and walking poles. They constructed 3 play boxes in the Denis Park. These boxes is a storage for toys and sports equipment (baseball, baseball bat, soccer ball etc). Kids are able use the items while at the park.
Contact 902-489-1550 for more information.
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment