Discovery Kits For Older Kids
The Discovery Kit program at EBCPL was launched in the Spring of 2019. These kits encourage children and families to discover a wide variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) principles. Kits are checked out for 2 week and are not renewable. Kits must be checked out and returned only to the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello, they cannot be delivered or returned via Inter-library loan. Limit 1 kit per family at a time. More information is available in the Discover Kit Borrowing Policy.
We intend for this collection to continue growing, so check back frequently. If you have a suggestion for a Discovery Kit, please let us know. You can reach the Children’s Room at (845) 794-4660 ext. 5. You can also reach the Youth Services Librarian at msprouse@rcls.org or choosing ext. 8 instead of 5.
Bird Watching
Recommended Age: 7+
Included in this Kit:
1 Pair of Binoculars with strap, case, & cleaning cloth
1 Bird Call Device
Kit Information Envelope
3 Books
Backyard Birds by Johnathan P. Latimer & Karen Stray Nolting
Look Up!: Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Bird Log Kids
Coding with Makey Makey
Recommended Age: 7+
Included in this Kit:
1 Makey Makey board
1 USB Connector (Red)
7 Alligator Cables
6 White Wires
1 Carrying Case (Black)
Laminated Instructions & Quick Guide
2 Books
Playing with Makey Makey by Lindsay Slater
20 Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius by Colleen & Aaron Graves
Knitting & Crocheting
Recommended Age: 7+
Included in this Kit:
2 Plastic Knitting Needles (Red & Blue)
11 Crochet Hooks (2.5mm-8.0mm)
1 Measuring Tape
1 Container of Yarn Needles
1 Container of Stitch Markers
1 Carrying Case (Teal)
Kit Information Envelope
Assorted Yarn
3 Books
My First Crochet Book by CICO Kidz
Finger Knitting Fun by Vickie Howell
My First Knitting Book by Alison McNicol
Learn to play the recorder
Recommended Age: 6+
Included in this Kit:
1 Recorder with zipper case
1 Cleaning Wand
Kit Information Envelope
4 Books
Easy Recorder Tunes: 30 Fun and Easy Recorder Tunes for Beginners! By Ben Parker
My First Recorder: Learn to Play by Ben Parker
Disney Movie Favorites: 9 Hits Arranged for Recorder Solo or Duet (Let's Play Recorder Series) By Hal Leonard Corp.
Selections from Star Wars for Recorder: Book Only (Music Is Fun) by John Williams
Virtual Reality with Google Cardboard
Recommended Age: 7+
Included in this Kit:
1 Google Cardboard VR Headset
1 Velcro Strap
Kit Information Envelope
2 Books
The Google Cardboard Book by Holly Clark & Sylvia Duckworth
Virtual Reality by Jack Challoner (in a binder)
Gardening Kit
Recommended Age: 6+
Included in this Kit:
1 Kid-sized trowel tool
1 Kid-sized shovel tool
1 Kid-sized rake tool
Assorted Seed Packets
Information Envelope (Green)
Butterfly Matching Game
2 Books
Grow: A Family Guide to Growing Fruits & Vegetables by Ben Raskin
Gardening with Emma: Grow & Have Fun: A Kid-to-Kid Guide by Emma Biggs
Fun with Magnets
Recommended Age: 5+
Included in this Kit:
Stem Explorers: Magnet Movers Kit
Magnet Wand
Magnetic Post
2 Magnet Rings
2 Magnetic Balls
Bar Magnet
Horseshoe Magnet
White String
30 Colored Magnetic Chips
LiKee Magnetic Building Kit
Information Envelope (Orange)
2 Books
Magnets Push, Magnets Pull by David Adler
A Look at Magnets by Barbara Susan Alpert
Animal Science
Recommended Age: 6+
Included in this Kit:
Animal Planet Explorer-opoly
Game Board
4 Playing Pieces & stands
44 Paw Print Markers
28 Field Journal Cards
18 Animal Deed Cards
4 Monster Cards
Play Money
1 Die
Information Envelope (Green)
Animal X-Rays/Photos– 14 of each (Clear Envelope)
2 Books
Animal! By DK Smithsonian
Tracks, Scat & Signs by Leslie Dendy
Yoga for Kids
Recommended Age: 6+
Included in this Kit:
Yoga Pretzels Card Deck Game (50 Cards)
Yoga Dice Game:
6 yoga pose die
2 numbered die
7 cardboard game pieces
1 game board mat
1 drawstring storage bag
Information Envelope (Pink)
1 Folding Yoga Mat
3 Books
My Magic Breath by Nick Ortner
Yoga for Kids and Their Grown Ups by Katherine Ghannam
Zoo Zen by Kristen Fischer
Baking
Recommended Age: 6+
Included in this Kit:
Kid’s Oven Mitts
Timer
Red Apron
Measuring Cups/Spoons
Wisk
Rolling Pin
Star & Heart Cookie Cutters (5 each)
Silicone Spatula & Pastry Brush
Silicone Pastry Decorating Bag with connector & tips (6)
1 Red Silicone 8x8 Cake Pan
1 Pink Silicone Donut Pan
1 Mint Silicone Mini Cupcake Pan
The Complete Baking Book For Young Chefs
Information Envelope (Yellow)
Recipe Cards (6)
Learn to Play the Ukulele
Recommended Age: 7+
Included in this Kit:
· Folding Sheet Music Stand
· Instructions in Information Envelope
· Carrying Bag for Stand
· Child-sized Ukulele
· Carrying Bag for instrument
· Ukulele Chord Chart
· Information Envelope
· Fender tuner
· Instructions in Information Envelope
· 2 Books
· How to Play Ukulele: A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners-Level 1 by Ben Parker
· 21 Songs in 6 Days by Jenny Peters &Rebecca Bogart
Exploring Electricity
Recommended Age: 10+
Included in this Kit:
· Snap Circuits 203 Electronics Exploration Kit
· For contents list see reverse of this page
· Instruction Booklet with 200 project ideas (in box)
· AC-Snap Power Supply (Eliminates the need for batteries)
· Instructions in Information Envelope
· 2 Books
· DK Findout! Energy
· Scrappy Circuits by Michael Carroll
Games for All Ages
Recommended Age: Will vary
Included in this Kit:
· 2 Mystery Board Games
· Games will be swapped out after each user, so you never know what you’re going to get!
· Games will be appropriate for a wide range of kids & adults.
· All of the pieces and instructions will be included and expected to be returned with the kit.
· Any missing pieces will result in the cost of the game being charged to the borrower’s account.
Building and Engineering
Recommended Age: Will vary
Included in this Kit:
· Bag of K’nex and K’nex Instrustion Book
· 100 Piece Box of Picasso Tiles (number of shapes listed on box)
· 8 Picasso Tile People
· 2 Books
· Picasso Tiles Idea Book
· Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids
by Christina Herkert Schul
Discovery Kits For Little Ones (1-5 years)
The Discovery Kit program at EBCPL was launched in the Spring of 2019. These kits encourage children and families to discover a wide variety of STEM principles. Kits are checked out for 1 week and are not renewable. Kits must be checked out and returned only to the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello, they cannot be delivered or returned via inter-library loan. More information is available in the Discover Kit Borrowing Policy.
We intend for this collection to continue growing, so check back frequently. If you have a suggestion for a Discovery Kit, please let us know.
Color Patterns
Recommended Age: 2+
Included in this Kit:
Barn Animal Counters (24, 2 of each Cows, Ducks, Goats, Horses, Pigs, & Sheep)
Lacing Bead Set (32 Pieces: 2 shoelaces & 5 beads of each color, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, & Purple
Color Paddles (6 paddles & Activity Guide)
Information Envelope with Activities Sheet & Contents Sheet
2 Books
Lots & Lots of Zebra Stripes by Stephen R. Swinburne
Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Barnyard Fun
Recommended Age: 1+
Included in this Kit:
Farm Puzzle
Hide & Go MOO (1 barn with 8 animals: 2 of each Cows, Horse, Pig, & Duck)
My First Farm Touch & Feel Picture Cards
Information Envelope with Activities Sheet & Contents Sheet
2 Books
My First Farm by DK
Baby Touch and Feel Farm by DK
I am Special & Unique
Recommended Age: 2+
Included in this Kit:
I Never Forget a Face Matching Game (1 Box with 48 Pieces)
1 Mirror
Information Envelope with Activities Sheet & Contents Sheet
3 Books
I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson
I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Recommended Age: 3+
Included in this Kit:
Butterfly Life Cycle Stages Figures (4 pieces)
Wooden Butterfly Puzzles (48 Pieces & Picture Mat)
Information Envelope with Activities Sheet & Contents Sheet
2 Books
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom DeLuise
Shapes All Around
Recommended Age: 2+
Included in this Kit:
5 Pattern Boards & 120 assorted Shapes & Storage Box
My First Colors & Shapes Touch & Feel Cards
Information Envelope with Activities Sheet & Contents Sheet
3 Books
Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban
Math Counts-Shape by Henry Pluckrose
Ship Shapes by Stella Blackstone
Musical Tots
Recommended Age: 2+
Included in this Kit:
1 Plastic Case of Musical Instruments containing:
1 Xylophone with 2 red-topped mallets
1 Jingle Stick
2 Wrist Bells
1 Handle Castanet
2 Finger Castanets
1 Wooden Guiro with wooden stick
2 Claves
2 Maracas
2 Yellow Egg Shakers
1 Triangle with Metal Striker
1 Tambourine
Information Envelope (Yellow)
Melissa & Doug Musical Sounds Puzzle
2 Books
Music is by Brandon Stosuy
Mickey’s Found Sounds by Hal Leonard Corp
Me & My ABCs
Recommended Age: 2+
Included in this Kit:
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Letters (52) & Storage Box
Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Alphabet Puzzles (26 puzzles/52 pieces)
Alphabet Bingo
6 Bingo Boards
26 Letter tokens
Red Plastic Chips
Blue Drawstring Bag
Instruction Card
3 Books
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin
LMNO Peas by Keith Baker
R is for Robot by Adam F. Watkins
Builder’s Bag
Recommended Age: 1+
Included in this Kit:
Bristle Blocks & Carrying Case (68 pieces)
Melissa & Doug Construction Vehicles Puzzle Board
6 puzzle pieces
3 Books
Billions of Bricks by Kurt Cyrus
Construction by Sally Sutton
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker
New Baby Kit
Recommended Age: 1+
Included in this Kit:
New Born Doll
White/Blue Polka Dot Outfit & Hat
Pink Pacifier
Pink plate, spoon, fork set
Pink Bib
2 bottles (one white, one orange)
2 food containers (applesauce & peas/carrots)
5 Books
I am a Big Sister! By Caroline Jayne Church
I am a Big Brother! By Caroline Jayne Church
Waiting for Baby by Rachel Fuller
Littles and How They Grow by Kelly DiPucchio
Eat. Sleep, Poop by Alexandra Penfold
Countings & Numbers
Recommended Ages: 2+
Included in this Kit:
· Melissa & Doug Magnetic numbers (37) & Storage Box
· Smart Scoops Game
· Ice Cream Scoop & Storage Container/Lid
· 4 Bowls
· 4 Cones
· 23 double sided cards
· Spinner
· 20 ice cream scoops
Number Slap Jack Game (50 Cards)
· Information Envelope
· 4 Books
· Chicka Chicka 1,2,3 by Bill Martin
· 1-2-3 ZooBorns by Andrew Bleiman
· 100 Bugs by Kate Narita
· Write & Wipe ABCs & 123s
Under the Sea
Recommended Age: 2+
Included in this Kit:
· Coral Reef play figures (11 pieces + storage tube)
· Ocean Life Puzzle (36 pieces + drawstring bag)
· Guide photo inside bag
· Melissa & Doug Wooden Fishing Puzzle
· 10 pieces + board & fishing pole
· Information Envelope
· 5 Books
o Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale
o I Spy Ocean Animals by Alex Malkovich
o To the Sea by Cale Atkinson
o Silly Sea Creatures
o Good Night Little Sea Otter by Janet Halfmann
Exploring the Galaxy
Recommended Ages: 3+
Included in this Kit:
· Magnetic Rocket Toys (31 pieces)
· Storage Container (bin & lid)
· Astronaut/Rocket figures (11 pieces)
· Storage Container (bin & lid)
· Information Envelope
· 5 Books
o There’s No Place Like Space by Tish Rabe
o Little Kids First Big Book of Space by Catherine Hughes
o ABCs of Space by Chris Ferrie
o To the Moon & Back
o Mousetronaut by Mark Kelly