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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Town of Port Hawkesbury
Free pedal and electric bike loan program with pickup/return on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Equipment loan program: ladder golf, lawn darts, badminton, baseball (gloves & bat), bocce ball, hockey sticks and net, jenga, Pictionary air, pop up soccer, racquetball/volleyball kit, spikeball, washertoss and snowshoes.
Municipality
Cape Breton Regional Library
Autism Tool Kits, Be Fit Kits, Nature Backpacks and recreation equipment available including tennis rackets, hiking/walking poles, snowshoes with poles, cross country skis, boots and poles, ice traction cleats, walking poles, pedometers, energy meters, radon detectors, seed library and light therapy lamps.
Public Library
Eastern Counties Regional Library
ECRL has an extensive collection of digital content that can be accessed for free anytime, from anywhere with an internet connection. With downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, music, television and film, English and French encyclopedias, video tutorials, and language learning courses, the digital something for everyone to enjoy. Many ECRL locations offer unique physical collections or services, such as radon detectors, fiber arts tools, seasonal sports equipment, microfilm readers or 3D printers. Please contact your local library for more information. Get the latest library service updates by visiting ECRL’s website at ecrl.ca, or by following ECRL on social media: facebook.com/ECRLibrary| twitter.com/ecrlibrary
Public Library
Haley Street Adult Services Centre Society
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Nora’s New to You Thrift Store & Nora's Two in Sydney Mines & North Sydney. Sells good used clothing, shoes, household items and furniture. Online Auction now available on Facebook
Contact 902-794-3517 for more information.
CAPE – Centre for Adults in Progressive Employment
Directions Council - Thrift Store
New Location: 40 Lower MacLean Street, Glace Bay, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia
Contact 902-849-8187 for more information.
The Green Door
Second Chance Boutique: thrift store of pre-loved clothing and household items available at discounted prices. Wood Refurbishing: Instead of throwing away old wooden furniture, have it refurbished at the Green Door.
Contact 902-224-2195 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Mill Road Social Enterprises - The Closet
The CLOSET – Gently Used Clothing and Thrift offers quality used clothing at affordable prices. This is the place to find great bargains in Inverness! Now has an ONLINE AUCTION AUCTION: Visit our Facebook page to join our group and participate.
Contact 902-258-2274 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
ROC Society Store
Directions Council - Thrift Store