Santa Clara City Library cardholders can check out hiking equipment from the Library! The following items are available to be checked out for three weeks. You can place a hold through our online catalog or ask about these items at any Library location.
1. Hiking backpacks: These backpacks contain fun and important items for an outdoor hike, including binoculars, field guides to wildflowers and birds, a compass, a magnifying glass, and more!
2. Hiking poles: Check out a set of Black Diamond hiking poles to make your next hike more comfortable. These poles are adjustable for hikers who are 5'1" (155 cm) or taller. A signed liability waiver is required at checkout for this item.
3. Bear canisters: Are you camping or hiking somewhere that requires bear-safe containers? Put your scented items (food, toiletries, etc.) in one of these bear canisters to keep you and your belongings safe from curious creatures. We have smaller canisters for trips of 3-4 days and larger canisters for longer trips.
Do you love the outdoors? Did you know you can visit many local parks for FREE? Learn more about how you can borrow a Santa Clara County Parks Pass and/or a California State Parks Pass from the Library.
This project was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. Additional sponsorship from the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends and the Santa Clara County Parks.
