Library of Things

Providing access to practical, hands-on items to learn new skills, explore areas of interest or help with everyday tasks.

Thank you to our generour funders!

Science Kits — Explore the World

With the help of a grant from Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) – Region 4 and Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL), GLADL’s Library of Things contains not only fun science kits so that patrons of all ages can be citizen scientists to help contribute data for on-going projects, but kits to learn more about coding, electronics, and electricity. This grant from SKPL allows the library to offer real science equipment like a sky meter, air monitor, and the tech for kids to learn how things work with hands-on activities in science– that is what sparks a kid’s interest!

Be Creative — Make Music

GLADL has also been very fortunate to have the assistance of Music is the Foundation to offer two Ukuleles for checkout. Ukuleles are fun to play and it is one of the easiest instruments to get started with. After just learning a few chords you will be able to play many different songsith the help of a grant from Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) – Region 4 and Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL), GLADL’s Library of Things contains not only fun science kits so that patrons of all ages can be citizen scientists to help contribute data for on-going projects, but kits to learn more about coding, electronics, and electricity. This grant from SKPL allows the library to offer real science equipment like a sky meter, air monitor, and the tech for kids to learn how things work with hands-on activities in science– that is what sparks a kid’s interest!

We have many generour local sponsors and one of the most amazing is Music Instrument Swap. Shawn VanSteeland has been partnering with GLADL to make music a reality for our patrons for over 10 years. From interesting events for the entire community to lunch time concerts at Beagle and Hayes middle school, Shawn works tirelessly to share his love of music. When we asked about instruments for our Library of Things — Shawn stepped up immediately. It is through his generosity that GLADL is able to provide guitars, drums, and amps for patrons try. Be sure to visit his new store in Holt!