ACTIVITY KITS

Are cries of "I'm bored!" "What can I do now?" "I don't WANNA do that!", echoing through your house? NMPL is here to save the day... with Activity Kits! These amazing kits are sure to cure even the most bored child and keep them occupied for hours! Each kit includes all the supplies you will need to create an amazing art project, as well as information on which parts of the kit you get to keep, and which part you bring back to NMPL.

Activity Kits can be checked out at the front desk, placed on hold through the phone, or requested via our Curbside Services.

CODE-A-PILLAR
Not all bugs are disgusting! This ADORABLE colorful Code-A-Pillar is the perfect way to get kids to think directionally, practice problem solving, and learn simple coding! Experiment with different building combinations and methods and test it out by setting up obstacle courses. See if you can program the Pillar to move through the course without bumping into anything! The kit comes with a simple instruction guide and all the supplies you need for a fun evening! The Code-A-Pillar can be checked out for a week at a time ($5 late fee for each day overdue) and must be returned at the front desk (no book drop returns please).

DOT MARKERS ACTIVITY KIT
Coloring just became a lot more fun with this Do-A-Dot-Kit that includes 3 dot markers (colors vary) and 3 dot projects!

DUCT TAPE ACTIVITY KIT
Let your imagination sore with a Duct Tape activity kit! Kit includes two rolls of duct tape (colors and patterns vary), and project instructions.

ORIGAMI ACTIVITY KIT
Learn to fold paper into beautiful shapes and animals! Each kit includes 4 sheets of origami paper and instructions for one origami project.

PAINT-BY-NUMBER ACTIVITY KIT
There's something so soothing about painting by number... This kit includes 2 paint-by-numbers, acrylic paint, brushes and an example photo.

PBS KID'S TABLETS
Our PBS Kids Tablets allow children to watch live streams of PBS TV shows, play pre-loaded games, and experiment with basic coding. All content is both fun and educational. We have 5 of these kid friendly tablets available for check out! Each tablet can be checked out a week at a time ($5 late fee for each day overdue) and must be returned at the front desk (no book drop returns please).

SNAP CIRCUITS: ARCADE ACTIVITY KIT
Learn how electricity works! These Science kits snap together in hundred of ways to create light, sound, and motion.

SNAP CIRCUITS ACTIVITY KIT
Learn how electricity works! These Science kits snap together in hundred of ways to create light, sound, and motion.

STRAW BUILDERS ACTIVITY KIT
Endless Possibilities! Explore your mind and creativity with an unlimited amount of design potential. What will you create today? A rocket ship for your space adventure? A fort? A house? The next car design?

THREADERS ACTIVITY KIT
Give those fine motor skills a work out with some simple threading! This kit includes 3 different shaped cardboard threaders with string.

WATERCOLOR ACTIVITY KIT
This activity kit has everything you need to paint your own watercolor! Lovely lemons, prickly cactus - these are just two of the pictures you can enjoy painting and displaying. This kit includes 2 paint projects, watercolor paints, and a paint brush.