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Curious Kids: Make It!
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Did You Know?
The library currently offers over 55 Maker Kits, including 13 for kids. Some of the adult kits are great for kids, too!
Some books below may be eBooks or audiobooks. Ask a librarian or parent for help.
Fiction Books
Nonfiction Books
Fun Activities
Maker Kits
Click on the arrows below to see the Library’s Maker Kits for Kids, then click on any kit to place a hold!
Note: Maker Kits for Kids are available at the Children's Service Desk and must be checked out by an adult, using their library card and driver’s license.
Attend a Make-It program for kids. Registration may be required!
Visit the Exploratorium
Tons of tinkering tutorials that you can replicate at home!
Magazines
Brainspace [DVD]
A magazine for kids who like science and augmented reality.
Movies
Ben Franklin’s Big Splash [DVD]
In his youth, Ben Franklin liked to swim. How could he make himself faster in the water?
Bill Nye the Science Guy: Do-It-Yourself Science [DVD]
Who knows better than Bill Nye?
The Science of Disney Imagineering: Designs and Models [DVD]
Students will see how designs and models are used to put things together and make them function. They will learn the steps of the engineering process behind both physical and computer-generated model making.
Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention [DVD]
From their self-built television studio, Wallace introduces films of ingenious contraptions from around the world, and unveils some of his very own creations.
Websites
KidsThinkDesign
Learn about designing everything from bridges to flip-flops! Choose a topic to learn about, then click on "Design a Project."
Lewis Latimer House Museum
Do you know Lewis Latimer, the famous inventor and tinkerer? Visit this website for some awesome projects that will test your tinkering skills.
PBS Kids Design Squad
Kids design cool stuff! From the "Watch" and "Design" tabs, see videos and read about other kids’ projects, then click on "Games" to play. On the "Build" tab, make cool projects of your own!
Science Buddies
Anytime is the right time to explore STEM! Check out some cool projects here.
