Learning Lab to Go Kits
Learning Lab To Go Kits provide tools, technology, and hands-on activities to bring STEAM to life at home. Designed for ages 7 to 12, these kits feature curated materials aligned with educational themes such as Engineering, Game Design, and Coding. Explore our available kits in the library’s catalog or visit Patrick Beaver Memorial Library.
What is STEAM? STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. These concepts cultivate creativity and problem-solving through hands-on learning. The library offers many ways to explore STEAM! To see upcoming STEAM programs, check out our online events calendar.
Important Information
Kits have a 2-week checkout duration except Rock Tumbling kits which have a 4-week checkout duration. Kits are non-renewable.
An adult borrower card is required for checkout. If you do not have a card, learn how to get one here. There is a limit of one kit per card at a time.
- Adult supervision is recommended for children using the kits. Kits contain small parts and are not recommended for children under 7 years. Age recommendations are listed in each kit’s description.
- The library cardholder is responsible for the contents of the kit. Each kit contains a detailed list of all items. Any damage or loss may result in assessed fees.
- All kits must be returned to the Circulation Desk at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Do not drop kits in book drops.
Astronomy
Ages 10+
Discover the wonders of the night sky by learning to use a telescope and star chart. Learn fun facts about planets and moons with the action-packed Astronauts card game! This kit includes a telescope, star chart, planetarium, red flashlight, and an Astronauts card game.
Dash Robot Coding
Ages 10+
Learn how to use the coding software Blockly and complete challenges to make Dash dance, change colors, make silly sounds, and more! This kit includes a Dash robot and accessories, challenge cards, and kids tablet.
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Engineering
Ages 9+
Learn to engineer bridges and buildings with KEVA and Engino kits, then put your skills to the test on an earthquake simulator! Will your build survive the quake? This kit includes an Engino Bridge Set, KEVA Planks with challenge cards, and a Survive the Quake game.
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Explore the Outdoors
Ages 10+
Explore the outdoors with a microscope kit, bug catcher, and cyanotypes. Learn about your surrounding ecosystem and all the organisms that work together to make nature thrive! This kit includes a microscope set with slides, portable microscope, cyanotype paper with UV flashlight, and a bug catcher.
Game Design
Ages 7+
Explore game design with Bloxels! Build characters, design game layouts, and mix stories to create custom games! This kit includes a Bloxels set, challenge cards, and a kids tablet.
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Gravity
Ages 7+
Explore Newton’s laws through anti-gravity experiments using magnetism and a marble maze! This kit includes a Kidzlabs Anti-Gravity Maglev Set and a ThinkFun Gravity Maze.
Gravitrax
Ages 7+
Experiment with gravity and kinetics as you build action-packed marble tracks! This kit includes a Gravitrax Marble Run Set and accessories.
Makedo
Ages 7+
Upcycle cardboard to create costumes, creatures, vehicles, and more with a safe saw, screwdriver, and screw set! This kit includes a Makedo Discover Kit and cardboard.
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Music
Ages 7+
Dive into sound sampling with an electric drum pad and DJ mixer, perfect for a musical adventure anytime, anywhere! This kit includes a DJ mixer, electric drum kit with 2 drum sticks, and headphones.
Ozobot Coding
Ages 7+
Learn how to use this fun little robot by coding different color patterns! This kit includes an Ozobot, challenge cards, graph paper, and markers.
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Ozobot in Space
Ages 7+
Take Ozobot on a celestial journey to learn about our solar system! This kit includes an Ozobot, challenge cards, graph paper, markers, and an Ozobot space kit.
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Rock Tumbling (2 Kits in the catalog)
Ages 7+
Learn about rocks and how to use a tumbler to turn rough rocks into beautiful, polished stones! The kit includes a rock tumbler, grit, ceramic filler, and various rocks.
Snap Circuits
Ages 7+
Learn circuitry through fun electric-powered projects and games that come together in a snap! This kit includes Snap Circuits: Arcade and Snap Circuits: Green Energy.
Stargazing
Ages 7+
Have fun finding constellations and planets in the night sky with binoculars and a star chart! Team up to dive into the thrilling board game Solar Quest and travel through the solar system! This kit includes binoculars, star finder, red flashlight, and a Solar Quest board game.
Strawbees
Ages 7+
Learn geometry and problem-solving as you build 3-dimensional straw structures! Use your imagination to build new structures or follow the challenge cards included. This kit includes various straws, connectors, and challenge cards.
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