Community Resources

Search for Swap, Share, Thrift and Repair Resources Available throughout the Province.

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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Elmsdale Branch Public Library

Be Fit Kits (outdoor activities like balls, skipping ropes, etc); pedometers, radon detection kits, board games, a telescope, movies and books of course.

Contact 902-883-9838 for more information.

15 Commerce Court, Suite 100, Elmsdale

Public Library

Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region

Pugwash Library

Be Fit Kits available.

Contact 902-243-3331 for more information.

Public Library

Recreation Equipment
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region

River Hebert Library

Rent out snow shoes. Be Fit Kits are available.

Contact 902-251-2324 for more information.

Public Library

Recreation Equipment
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region

Advocate Library

Rent out snow shoes.

Contact 902-392-2214 for more information.

Public Library

Recreation Equipment
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region

Four Father's Memorial 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.

Public Library

Recreation Equipment
Tools
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region

Municipality of Cumberland Recreation

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.

Municipality

Recreation Equipment
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region

Town of Amherst Recreation

In partnership with the local YMCA and library they will loan out outdoor sports equipment.

Contact 902-667-6500 for more information.

Municipality

Recreation Equipment
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region

Bridge Adult Service Centre

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.

Directions Council

Clothing
Household Items
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region