Breakout Box Kit
This kit is an immersive learning games platform, requiring critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication among participants. The kit contains a unique collection of resettable locks, boxes, and items that can be used, and reused to play any of the Breakout puzzles. Use teamwork to solve a series of challenging puzzles, and have fun while learning and applying problem-solving skills and knowledge!
Large Toolbox, Polka Dot Lock Box, Small Wooden Box, 7 locks (red 3 digit lock, black 4 digit lock, large word lock, small word lock, directional lock, large key lock, small key lock), Flashlight, Red UV Light Pen, Purple UV Light Pen, 4 Breakout Scenarios including Documentation, and Red Master Lock Clasp.
Button Making Kit
One of our most popular kits is the Button Making Kit, in fact it is so popular we have three of these kits in circulation! This is our only Makerspace Kit with multiple kits, so feel free to book this kit for dates where it is already booked.
This kit is so ideal for so many different programs or events. It's easy to use, loved by all ages and provides instant gratification! Bring your imagination and you'll have buttons galore!
2.25” Button maker, The Button Guy’s Button Designs for Schools template book, and supplies for up to 150 pinback buttons.
Circuitry Kit
Begin your circuitry experience with a wonderful introduction to problem solving, following directions, and the satisfaction of a job well done. The Circuitry Kit will introduce participants to learning the basics of electronics, and how easy and fun it can be! Just follow the colourful pictures in the manual to build exciting projects such as a doorbell, or play an electric tune.
LittleBits, Snap Circuits, Squishy Circuits, 2 x MaKey MaKey, Paper circuit supplies, and the following books: Electronics for Kids: Play with Simple Circuits and Experiment with Electricity!, littleBits STEAM Student Set Invention Guide, and Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering and Engineering in the Classroom.Not included but required: 1 x 9V battery for the LittleBits, 4 x AA batteries for the Snap Circuits, 4 x AA batteries for Squishy Circuits, and a laptop for the MaKey MaKeys. You may also have to make Squishy Circuit compound using household ingredients (recipes included).
Cricut Kit
Are you familiar with this amazing machine? You may have experienced it whirring and cutting in a library setting or crafts class, or maybe a friend or neighbour has one. We are excited to announce that YRL now has a Cricut Kit for loan to our member libraries, for the staff to use or for programming. It comes with lots of supplies!
Tutorials
Cricut Maker, Cricut Charger, Cricut USB Cable, 1 set of weeding tools, 4 Cricut cutting mats, 1 fine-point knife blade attachment, 1 rotary blade attachment, 1 set of hobby knives and blades, Scoring Stylus, 2 self-healing cutting mats, 1 metal ruler, 1 set of Crayola markers, 1 set of fine tip markers, Transfer Tape, Papercraft Glue (assorted), Sign Vinyl (assorted), Cardstock (assorted), Washi Paper Tape (assorted), iPad, and iPad charging cord.
Electronics Teardown Kit
If you really want to understand how something works, take it apart! The electronics Teardown Kit has everything you need to safely get into the guts of any device or appliance and, if you are feeling confident, it can be used to repair things too!
Soldering iron kit, 1 x set of large screwdrivers and bits, 1 set of precision screwdrivers and bits, 4 x pliers, 6 x anti static tweezers, hobby knife set, 5 x cutting mats, 5 x safety goggles, 2 x safety cutting gloves. Not included but required: Electronics for disassembly or repair.
Fibrecraft Kit
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Or once learned, haven't done it in a long time and want to pick it up again? Or maybe your are (or know) a seasoned pro and want to hold a program in your library. Now you can! The new Fibrecraft Kit is ideal for small or large groups, regardless of skill level.
36 x bamboo knitting needles, 20 x metal knitting needles, 14 x plastic knitting needles, 5 x circular knitting needles, 5 x stitch holders, 2 x bobbins, metal ruler, 1 set of crochet hooks, 1 round loom set, assorted yarn, and the following books: One Day Crochet Mastery and Knitting.
Jewelry Making Kit
Inspire and empower patrons to craft beautiful, wearable jewelry projects. From beginners to experts, this kit provides tools and inspiration for all. Learn wire bending techniques, bead stringing and how to engrave metal pieces.
This kit includes: Beading needles set, Mandrel set, Wire-working tool set, Dremel electric engraver, Safety glasses, Ear protection, Cutting mat, Elastic string, Wire, Clasps and the following books: Wire Jewelry Making for Beginners and First Time Jewelry Making.No beads, stones or gems are provided. Extra string or wire may be required depending on the size of your program. You may need to supply extra materials or have your patrons bring in their own to work with.
KEVA Planks Kit
This kit will give your patrons what they need to build everything from skyscrapers, geometric forms to kinetic sculptures! There are no fiddly bits or apps to install - just open the lid and start creating! KEVA planks are a natural fit for libraries because they are an accessible way for all visitors to engage in a learning activity to understand balance and proportion, while fostering an interest in architecture, engineering, building and design.
800 x Maple KEVA Planks, 20 x KEVA Balls, 32 x 3D Challenge Cards, 9 x Quickstart Cards, 4 x Laminated Idea Cards, and 2 x Activity Cards.
Leather Craft Kit
The Leather Craft Kit includes all the tools you need to get started working with leather. Patrons can learn how to cut, stitch and mold leather into functional and attractive final products. Work with professional tools designed for stamping, stitching, cutting, gluing, burnishing and riveting leather.
This kit includes: Leather Stamps, Leather Punch, Leather stitching tools, Leather cutting tools, Leather riveting tools, Leather gluing tools, Bone Folders, Files, Burnishers, Mallet, Base Slab, Stitching Pony, Cutting Mat, Finger Protectors, Measuring Tape, Leather thread, Leather Glue, Rivets, and the following books: Leathercraft: Inspirational Projects for You and Your Home, and How to Work with Leather.No leather pieces are included. You will need to supply materials or have your patrons bring in their own leather to work with.
Little Makers Kit
Boost the skills and interest for kids with this STEM kit! This kit contains items and supplies for the budding scientist, coder or engineer to complete fun STEM-based projects. Introduce kids to the world of construction and movement with Gears, or put math skills and problem-solving to the test with 2x2 and 3x3 cubes. Challenge the young coders with the Codeapillar and so much more!
Gears! Gears! Gears!, Cuby, Goldie Blox, Littlecodr game, Code-A-Pillar, Brain Flakes, NextX magnetic construction, Marble run, Building Blocks, and the following books: Steam Kids; Ada Twist, Scientist; Rosie Revere, Engineer; Hely Ruby, Adventures in Coding; and Iggy Peck, Architect.Not included but required: 4 x AA batteries for the Code-A-Pillar, and 4 x AA batteries for Squishy Circuits. You may also have to make Squishy Circuit compound using household ingredients.
MakeDo Kit
This product was popular enough as part of another kit we decided to have it shine on its own! Build and create with cardboard to unleash your imagination.
MakeDo Screws, MakeDo Tools, 24 x markers, 5 x Canary cardboard safety knives, and the following books: A Box Can Be Many Things, DIY Box Creations, and Cardboard Engineering.Not included but required: Cardboard.
Mechanical Puzzle Kit
"The brain is a muscle that can move the world," wrote author Stephen King. The world is quite heavy, so keep your brain in tip-top shape with our new Mechanical Puzzle Kit instead! This kit contains a cache of brainteasers, headscratchers and conundrums for you and your patrons to explore through passive programming or facilitated social gatherings. Don't worry, the solutions are included, just in case!
5 x cast metal puzzles, 5 x small wire puzzles, 3 x Rubik's Cubes, Soma Cube and challenge cards, 3D-printed packing puzzle, Solitaire Chess, Gravity Maze, Color Cube Sudoku, Tangram Battle, chalkboard, chalk, and a binder with solutions.
Mini Circuitry Kit
This kit is a scaled down version of the larger Circuitry Kit, including some of the same elements but in a smaller size. Begin your circuitry experience with a wonderful introduction to problem solving, following directions, and the satisfaction of a job well done. This kit will introduce participants to learning the basics of electronics, and how easy and fun it can be! Just follow the colorful pictures in the manual to build exciting projects.
LittleBits, Littlecodr Game, Squishy Circuits, Paper Circuits supplies, 4 x AA batteries, and the following book: littleBITS STEAM Student Set Invention Guide.
Physical Literacy Kit
This colourful and engaging kit contains equipment to support the development of physical literacy in recreation, sport and education settings. The equipment can be used to teach children fundamental movement skills such as balance, running, catching and so on. It also increases movement confidence and improves motivation for participants to remain active for life.
4 x Edushape balls, Step-A-Logs, Body Poetry Animal Action Cards, River Stones, Move and Groove Dance Game, Melissa and Doug Bowling Set, Strong Body & Mind Cards, Bean Bags, and the following books: Wiggle; ABC Yoga, and You Are a Lion.
Recording Kit
This kit contains everything one would need to play music with a variety of instruments and record the performance with audio recording equipment. If you wanted to take it a step further, and who wouldn't, it also includes a green screen and iPad to record a video of the performance as well! Find out more about the contents included in this kit, have a blast and share what you've created.
Keyboard, Raspberry Microphone, Headphones, Instruments, Camera, Camera accessories, Green screen, iPad, Ring Light, and the following books: How to Make a Movie in 10 Easy Lessons; Digital Filmmaking for Kids for Dummies; Making YouTube Videos; Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You); and Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies.iPhone not included.
Robotics & Coding Kit
What could be better to help kids of all ages learn about coding than through play, trial and error and exploration? This kit will let participants do just that, as well as exploring coding adventures that teach creative problem-solving skills. No coding experience required, but bring along some curiosity, a willingness to try something new that can be used in so many applications.
Resource Guide - Educators Guide
This kit includes an Educators Guide Book, 1 charging case and cord, 1 iPad and charging cord, 8 Sphero Indi Robots, and 8 Indi cases which include: charging cord, 1 set of rubber colour tiles, and 1 set of challenge cards.
Woodworking Kit
This kit facilitates the exploration of wood and woodcraft. Patrons can learn about the traditional art of wood carving and pyrography while gaining experience working with professional tools. Use the Dremel to cut, sand and polish. Burn intricate designs into wood surfaces with the wood burning tools. The carving tools can whittle a branch or shape a slab into a functional piece or a work of art.
This kit includes: Dremel rotary tool kit and accessories, Woodburning tools, Wood carving tools, Safety equipment, Cutting mat, Bench vise, Sanding blocks and the following books: The Wood Burn Book, Heirloom Wood, and Complete Beginner’s Woodcarving Workbook.No raw materials are included. You will need to supply materials or have your patrons bring in their own material to work with.
