Discovery Kits
Use your library card to check out these kits!
The Discovery Kits Collection aims to provide engaging learning experiences for patrons both inside and outside of the library. The Discovery Kits include materials for hands-on learning on the topics of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The purpose of this collection is to be a catalyst for discovery and education. This collection was created with funds from a Science Kits for Public Libraries Grant awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – Region 4.
Check out any of the kits below–explore their contents in the SHARE catalog.
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Discovery Kits Circulation Policy
- Kits can only be checked out at the Eager Free Public Library.
- The checkout period for a kit is 2 weeks.
- Kits can be renewed 2 times. Renewals are only allowed if there are no holds on the kids. Patrons can renew the kit at the library or in SHARE.
- Kits can be checked out by library staff at other SHARE libraries. Kits will be delivered to other libraries for staff use by special request.
- Kits will be inspected at check out and upon return to make sure that all items are included. Patrons will be charged the replacement cost for missing items.
- Deterioration of the kits is expected. Patrons will not be charged for basic wear and tear or the cost of replacing disposable items (i.e. batteries, ink, etc.).
- If kits are returned with excessive damage, patrons will be charged the replacement cost of damaged items.
- Kits will accrue a late fee of $0.25 per day if they are overdue.
3D Doodler
Art, Design, 3D Printing
- 3D Doodler Start Essentials Pen Set
- 3D Pen Projects for Beginners by Tammy Enz
Bee Bot
Coding, Robotics
- Bee Bot
- Shape Mat
- DK’s My First Coding Book
Bird City
Biology, Life Science
- Binoculars and case
- Birds of North America Poster
- Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard by Annette LeBlanc Cate
- Wild About Wisconsin Birds by Adele Porter
Bloxels Game Design
- Bloxels Game Set
- Builder Challenge Cards Deck
- Kids Get Coding: Programming Games and Animation by Heather Lyons
- Game Design by Greg Austic
Creek & Pond Life
Biology
- Catching nets
- Bug viewer
- Magnifying glass
- Pipettes
- Petri dishes
- National Geographic’s Ultimate Bug-opedia by Darlyne Murawski and Nancy Honovich
- Pond Life Golden Guide
Cubetto
- Cubetto robot and interface board
- Map and story book
- Baby Love Coding! by Ruth Spiro
Ghost Hunting
- Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Meter
- Infrared Thermometer
- Recording Equipment
- Haunted Wisconsin by Norman Michael
- The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations by Chad Lewis
- Everything Ghost Hunting Book by Melissa Martin Ellis
K'NEX
Geometry, Math, Building
- K’NEX Elementary Math and Geometry Set
- Get in Shape by Rob Colson
- Explore Shapes and Angles by Jeanette Moore
KEVA Planks
Building, Engineering, Math
- KEVA Planks 400 piece set
- The Story of Building by Patrick Dillion
Knitting
- 10 inch aluminum needles (size 5)
- Kids plastic needles (size 10)
- Yarn
- Finger Knitting Fun by Vickie Howell
- The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting by Margaret Hubert
littleBits
Circuits, Electricity, Engineering
- littleBits Arcade Game kit
- Littlebits by Amber Lovett
Magic Tricks
- Deluxe Magic Set
- Show Me Cool Magic by Jake Banfield
Magna-Tiles
Building, Magnets, Math
- Magna-Tiles 100 piece set
- Magna-Tect Imagination Book
Makey Makey
Circuits, Computers, Engineering
- Makey Makey Classic Set
- Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius by Colleen and Aaron Graves
Makey Makey Go
Circuits, Computers, Engineering
- Makey Makey Go Set
- Makey Makey by Sandy Ng
meeperBOTs
Robotics, Coding
- meeperBOT 2.0 (2)
- Lego Bricks (10)
- The Story of Coding by James Floyd Kelly
- DK Findout! Robots
Microscope
Biology, Life Science
- AMScope 120-1200X Beginner Microscope Kit
- AMScope Prepared Slides
- Pipettes
- Petri Dishes
- The Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope by Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone
Music Maker Lap Harp
- Lap Harp
- Sheet Music
- 88 Instruments by Chris Barton
Optics
Light, Physical Science
- Prism and lens set
- Tell Me Why? I See Rainbows by Kathryn Beaton
- Explore Light and Optics with 25 Great Projects by Anita Yasuda
Ozobots
Robots, Coding
- Bit Bot (2)
- Charging cable
- Markers and activity sheets
- Controlling an Ozobot by Amber Lovett
Qubits
Building, Engineering, Math
- Qubits 84 piece set
- Construct It! Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again by Jessie Alkire
Robot Mouse
Coding, Robotics
- Robot Mouse Set
- Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding by Linda Liukas
Sensory Kit
- PinArt 3D Sculpture
- Noise Reduction Earmuffs
- Fidget Toys
- I Know What to Do When I’m Feeling… by Positive Paren+ing
- Weighted Puppy Lap Pad
- Silly Sea Creatures Touch and Feel Book by Little Hippo Books
Simple Machines
Physics, Building
- Simple Machines Activity Set
- A Simple Machine Scavenger Hunt by Jenna Lee Gleisner
Snap Circuits Classic
Circuits, Electricity, Engineering
- Snap Circuits Jr. Set
- Snap Circuits Expansion Set
- How Circuits Work by James Roland (1)
Snap Circuits Jr.
Circuits, Electricity, Engineering
- Snap Circuits Jr. Set
- Circuits by Theodore Buchanan (1)
Telescope
Astronomy
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Celestron First Telescope
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First Scope Accessory Kit
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What We See in the Stars by Kelsey Oseid
- Night Sky of North America Pocket Guide
- IMAX Hubble DVD
Ukelele
- Soprano ukulele
- Tuner, cleaning cloth
- Instructional DVD
- Kids’ Guide to Learning the Ukulele by Emily Arrow
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