What is sustainable living? It means making choices that help protect our planet, our community, and our future. Sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Markham Public Library (MPL) offers many resources, programs, and tools that make it easier to live in a greener, more eco‑friendly way. Even small changes can help you save money, reduce waste, and build habits that are good for the environment.
Whether you’re just starting to learn about sustainability or you already care a lot about the planet, MPL has something for you. One of the easiest ways to cut down on waste is to borrow instead of buy. MPL makes this simple with its Library of Things, also known as the Lendery.
Lendery
Why buy something you’ll only use once or twice? With MPL’s Library of Things, you can borrow practical items such as:
- Sports equipment
- Hand tools
- Kitchen appliances
- Gardening tools
You can click here to see what items are available to borrow.
But that’s not all. MPL offers many other ways to help you live sustainably and save money at the same time. Instead of buying the newest books, movies, music and video games, you can borrow them from the library. Different branches also offer special items you can check out. For example:
- At Milliken Mills Library, you can borrow bicycles.
- At Markham Village Library, you can borrow musical instruments.
- At the Aaniin, Angus Glen, Milliken Mills, and Cornell branches, you can borrow toys from the Toy Library.
By borrowing instead of buying, you help reduce waste, and your wallet gets a break too.
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