Ready to Borrow Some Gear?

Accessibility

Accessibility is a term used to describe the degree to which Library Members can use our products and services. If you have an accessibility need to visit our warehouse or would like to discuss accessibility related to gear, such as

• Knowing the weight of a canoe.

• Knowing which kayaks are well suited for bigger bodies.

• Needing additional support to repack or clean gear.

• Addressing accessibility barriers related to gear manuals or other information and documentation.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at bipocgearlibrary@gmail.com.

All visitors to the BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library must be masked (with the exception of those that are medically exempt) and sanitize their hands on entry. Masks can be removed if borrowers are 6ft from the nearest person. Those with medical exemptions are asked to consider our contactless pickup option.

Library Membership

Joining the library is at no cost and is available to those:

• Who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour

• Who are 18 years of age or older

You will be required to create an account. Library members must log in to access their account, read and sign our waiver and borrowing policy, book their equipment and schedule their time for pick up and drop off of equipment.

• Time slots must be reserved through MyTurn prior to visiting the BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library storage facility.

• You will not be able to place same-day reservations. Equipment will not be available on a drop-in basis at this time.

Reservations

How to place a reservation:

• Log in

• Click “reserve” and select a date that is at least 2 days in advance (up to 7 days in advance).

• Select the duration for the loan period (up to 7 days). One extension of up to 7 days is available, provided that the equipment is available for loan during that time period.

• If you require a longer rental period, please contact BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library staff at bipocgearlibrary@gmail.com to discuss whether a longer rental period is possible.

• Choose from the available time slots for pick up.

• Members will receive an email confirming pickup time. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of your pick up time or you receive a denial email, please check in with the BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library via email to check on the status of your reservation

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions must be reviewed prior to any rentals. You will be asked to sign this document when creating a membership and borrowing gear. Please read in full!

Pick-up / Drop-Off

Warehouse Location

• 69 Huron Street, Guelph, ON

Pick-up:

• Register for a pick-up time slot when you select your gear.

• Members are required to show photo identification to pick-up gear from the library.

Drop-Off Times:

• Tuesdays 5-9PM

  Thursdays 5-9PM

  Saturdays 8AM-12PM

• Time slots are not required for returns, but there may be a short queue to process returns. Members will be served one at a time, and may be asked to wait outside the double doors if there are 2 people already inside.

Feedback?

Please reach out with any suggestions, ideas or feedback about the library. For example, we would love to hear from you about items you would like to see in our inventory, ways to improve access and accessibility or opportunities for us to grow, such as grant opportunities.