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Borrow a guitar, ukulele or violin free with a Toronto library card

Borrow a guitar, ukulele or violin free with a Toronto library card is a free program run by the Toronto Public Library for anyone with a Toronto Public Library card. Checked on the official page on October 15, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Has a Toronto Public Library card; Under 18: parent or guardian signs.

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Toronto Public Library lends guitars, ukuleles, bongos, violins and more for free. You borrow one instrument at a time for 3 weeks. Three branches lend them: Parkdale, Downsview and York Woods.

Who qualifies

Anyone with a Toronto Public Library card. A parent or guardian signs for children under 18.

You likely qualify if:

  • Has a Toronto Public Library card
  • Under 18: parent or guardian signs

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? 416-393-7686
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Other ways, if that one is quiet

  • Downsview branch phoneDownsview branch phone: 416-395-5720

  • York Woods branch phoneYork Woods branch phone: 416-395-5980

Where else they are

Their website is tpl.ca/.../borrow-a-musical-instrument.

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsCall Parkdale, Downsview or York Woods branch to check an instrument is available. Bring your library card and sign the lending agreement.

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What to bring

  • Your library card

Dates

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Source

Checked on October 15, 2026 on the official page

Run by Toronto Public Library.

We read this on their own website on October 15, 2026. Read from: tpl.ca/.../borrow-a-musical-instrument.

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