From WOOD COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Parents and Caregivers of children can now check out STEAM Kits from the Children’s Place of the Wood County District Public Library. Ten kits focus on a different STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math) topic and include a picture book to read aloud along with hands-on items to expand the learning at home.
The kits check out for one week and can be placed on hold from the library catalog at wcdpl.org or by calling the Children’s Place at 419-252-8253. Available kits are on display in the Children’s Place in their vinyl carrying cases.
The kits will go through an extensive quarantine process after they are returned before being available for another check out. Each kit must only be used with adult supervision. Instructions and explanations are included.
Kits are designed for intentional at home interactive learning and do include small pieces. They can be picked up like other material from Curbside Services, but do need to be returned in person at the Circulation Desk.
Kits cannot be returned in the drop box as are all other materials.
The Children’s Place is encouraging STEAM engagement and conversations this winter as staff are recording Fun-Size Storytimes and STEAM demonstrations/experiments easily replicated at home and posted each Tuesday and Thursday morning on the WCDPL Facebook page as well as saved on the website and WCDPLYouTube channel.
The Children’s Place continues to adapt, learn, and inspire young readers. There has never been a better time to model curiosity and a can-do mindset.
Call The Children’s Place at 419-352-8253 with your questions.
