Library of Things

Shifu Orboot Children's Globe

(Sylvan Lake Shifu Orboot Globe)

A globe without borders or names. Learn about maps and more with the app.

Categories in the app include: cultures, monuments, inventions, animals, maps, and weather for various countries throughout the world.

Note: You will need a tablet or phone with the Orboot app downloaded. App is compatible with both android and iOS. Compatability: iPad 3rd gen & above; iPad Air all models; iPad mini 2 & above; Android 3BG RAM & above. Amazon devices (Kindles) currently not supported. 

Illuminated Smart World Interative Globe for Kids

(Sylvan Lake Smart Globe)

Combines a world map and constellations in one globe. In the daytime you can explore the well-printed world globe, oceans, continents, cities, lakes, and rivers. At night, press a button to light up the built-in LED bulb and enjoy the sight of 88 constellations. Augmented reality allows for many fun and educational activities. 

Note: You will need a tablet or phone with the app installed to access augmented reality. 

Telescope

(Sylvan Lake Orion StarBlast 4.5 Astro Reflector 114mm Telescope) 

The Orion StarBlast is a point-and-view telescope that swivels smoothly on its sturdy, low-profile base. No complicated setup is required. In fact, it comes pre-assembled and ready for action right out of the box! Just carry it outdoors by its built-in handle, place it on the ground or on a picnic bench, and let the fun begin! Inside the StarBlast's 18"-long steel tube are real, quality telescope optics, including a 114mm (4.5") parabolic mirror.

Daisy Book Reader

(DAISY book reader)

DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) Book Readers play audio formats for the visually impaired, including DAISY books from the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) as well as commercial music CDs and CD audiobooks.

More information is available from the Centre for Equitable Library Access and National Network for Equitable Library Service. 

Kill A Watt Power Monitor

(Power Usage Monitor)

Electricity bills are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt®, and it will assess how efficient they really are. Large LCD display will count consumption by the Kilowatt-hour, same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, even an entire year. Also check the quality of your power by monitoring Voltage, Line Frequency, and Power Factor. Now you´ll know if it is time for a new refrigerator or if that old air conditioner is still saving you money. Borrow the monitor and measure the quality and quantity of electricity that everyday household appliances use.

Here is a short video on how to use the Fortis Power Monitor.

Radon Screening Kits

(PRL radon screening kit)

In Partnership with the Alberta Lung Association (with support from Health Canada), Parkland Regional Library has created Radon Screening Kits as an addition to other materials patrons can borrow. 

The kit includes a Corentium Home electronic monitoring device and an instructional booklet. Kits can be requested online, or you can visit the Library and ask staff to assist you.