NCKLS’s Maker Kits contain projects and books that provide libraries with the opportunity to experiment with the Maker Space movement.
The included materials create four or five different projects for an experience-based program where teens and tweens learn how different things work and can try their hands at something new.
How does it work?
- Kits are checked out for 2 months
- Kits can only be checked out to libraries
- All materials in the kits must be returned to NCKLS
- Courier, van, or mail can be used to transfer the kit
- If you have questions, contact Sandy at 1-800-432-2796 ext. 804 or by e-mail at swilkerson.
To find out what kits are available, check Verso, call, or email.
#2 Circuit Makerspace Kit
Kit Includes:
- MaKey MaKey
- Squishy Circuits
- Electronic Snap Circuits
- LilyPad Arduino
Books Included: Ashes; Jolted: Newton Starker’s Rules for Survival; Squishy Circuits; Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25; Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning; Make: Electronics: Learn by Discovery; Make: Wearable Electronics: Tools and Techniques for Prototyping Interactive Wearables
#3 Solar Makerspace Kit
Kit Includes:
- Greenex DIY Amazing Solar Eco-House
- Thames & Kosmos Solar Mechanics
- Super Deluxe Solar Educational Kit
- Snap Circuits Green – Alternative Energy Kit
#5 Builder Makerspace Kit
Kit Includes:
- LEGOS
- K’Nex
- Battat Krinkles
- Fiddlestix
- Tumble Tree Timbers
- Cross Platform Connectors
Books Included: Cathedral; The Unofficial Lego Builder’s Guide; The Lego Ideas Book; The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House & Beyond
LEGO Makerspace Kits
There are 2 LEGO kits based on LEGO donations from the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) and LEGO Systems, Inc.
#9 LEGO (Transportation) Kit
Kit Includes:
- Approximately 5,000 LEGO pieces
- Lay-n-Go play mat & bag
- 5 building mats
Books Included: The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide; The Lego Build-It Book: Amazing Vehicles
#10 LEGO Kit
Kit Includes:
- Approximately 5,000 LEGO pieces
- Lay-n-Go play mat & bag
- 5 building mats
Books Included: The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide; The Lego Neighborhood Book: Build Your Own Town!
#14 Breakout EDU Makerspace Kit
Kit Includes:
- 4 digit number lock
- 3 digit number lock
- Directional lock
- 2 extra letter lock bands
- 1 key
- Letter lock
- Key lock
- Hint Cards
- Zipper box
- Latch box
- Other necessary materials to complete a Breakout event
Sample Breakout program included.
#15 Rube Goldberg Kit
Rube Goldberg Kit
Kit Includes:
- Varied everyday items:
- wood
- cowbells
- marbles
- dominoes
- straws
- rubber bands
- pulleys
- toy cars
- craft sticks
- twine
- duct tape
- catapult
- balls
- etc.
- Mouse Trap Game
Books Included: Ruby Goldberg’s Bright Ideas, Gizmos and Gadgets: Creating Science Contraptions that work (& knowing why), How Machines Work