Creative Kits
Creative Kits
Want to use the Eureka Lab, but don’t have a project in mind? Check out one of our Creative kits! These kits cover everything from wood burning and needle felting to podcasting and clay animation. Learn about a new hobby or skill without leaving the library. Pick up one of our kits and tinker around the library and bring it back when you are ready for a new one.
Want to create at home? Check out our subscriptions to CreativeBug and Library of Michigan Database for more information on hobbies you can do at home.
Art Lab Green No Training Required
- Get your creative juices flowing; whether it’s through drawing or painting, this kit will help you get the color on the page. What kit includes: 80 copic art markers, 2 watercolor brushes, 6 watercolor paints, watercolor paper book, mixed media paper book, paint tray, and watercolor paint palette.
- This kit includes: 80 copic art markers, 2 watercolor brushes, 6 watercolor paints, watercolor paper book, mixed media paper book, paint tray, and watercolor paint palette.
- Patrons may bring in their own art projects to use our supplies on or use ours.
- Free to use the kit
Sketch Box Green No Training Required
- Want to learn some new drawing skills but aren’t sure where to start? We have you covered! Use our shading/drawing pencils or colored pencils to start learning new techniques.
- This kit includes: 24 Shading/Drawing pencils, Sketch book of blank paper, "How to Draw Cool Stuff" book , 48 Wilshin Colored Pencils, Drawing Drafting Template, 2 pencil sharpeners, Spirograph Design Tin Set
- Patrons may bring in their own art projects to use our supplies on or use ours.
- Free to use the kit
Crocheting/Knitting Green No Training Required
- Get started learning to crochet or knit using our easy to follow guidebooks. Please return all hooks and needles to the kit when you are finished. Patrons can also check out our beginning knitting and crochet kits that are available for check out in the kits section. What kit includes: 14 Crochet Hooks, 5 sets of knitting needles, “How to Crochet” Book, ""First Time Knitting"" Book, and Assortment of yarn
- Patrons may use their own yarn or use ours for small projects.
- Free to use the kit.
Cardmaking Green No Training Required
- Use the blank cards and beautiful craft paper to create your own special, original card for any occasion! What kit includes: Crafting Paper, Directions for Silhouette/Cricut machines, 4 Craft glue runners, and 3 Rolls of Glue Dots.
- Patrons may use their own materials or ours to make a few cards.
- Free to use the kit.
Leather Working Yellow Training Required to use
- Want to start learning to work with leather, but not sure where to start? Come test out our leather working kit and learn how to stamp, sew and cut leather safely. Follow the included kit guide for more information on how to safely use each tool.
- This kit includes: "Get Started in Leather Crafting" book, Colored Wax Thread, Leather, Nail Files , Leather Stamp Kits, Yarn Scissors, Wool Dauber, AWL , Seam Rippers, Copper Thimble, Prong Punch, Leather Swivel Knife, Cutting Mat, Leather Cutting Knife, Beeswax, Safety Beveler, Stitching Groover, Needles, Scratch Wire Wheel, Finger Cot, Adjustable Groover.
- Patrons must bring in their own leather and leather projects to use our tools. There are a few scraps available for practice.
- Free to use the kit.
Origami Green No Training Required
- Get started learning how to create beautiful origami creations by following the guidelines in the books.
- This kit includes: “Easy Origami Book”, 200 Paper Sheets, “The Complete Book of Origami”.
- Patrons are welcome to use our origami paper.
- Free to use the kit.
Makey Makey Green No Training Required
- This electronic invention kit is perfect for young makers who are interested in combining everyday objects with their coding skills. By connecting the alligator clips to any conductive material you are able to control your computer screen.
- This kit includes: 1 Makey Makey board, 1 USB cable, 6 connector wires, 7 alligator clips, and 2 containers of Play-Doh
- Patrons can bring in their own conductive materials or use our playdough to use the tool.
- Free to use
Inventions Kit Green No Training Required
- These kits by Elegoo can be used to teach patrons ages 10+ to learn electronics and programming. These DIY kits are compatible with Arduino technology and can be used to create a multitude of electronics projects including, but not limited to, digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control objects like robots.
- Patrons may use the materials in the kit to make their own electronics projects, but they cannot take them home as the materials will be reused.
- Free to use the kit.
Makedo Green No Training Required
- These STEM toys are excellent for young makers who are looking to sharpen their engineering skills. By upcycling pieces of cardboard and reusing the screws, makers are only limited by their imagination!
- Patrons are welcome to use our materials.
- Free to use the kit.
Straw Construction Kit Green No Training Required
- Use the straws and connectors to create new shapes and objects. Use your inventing skills, cognitive development, and problem solving skills to complete STEM challenge cards. What kit includes: 150 straws, 150 connector pieces
- Patrons are welcome to use our materials.
- Free to use the kit.
Wood Chisel Set Yellow Training Required to use
- Want to get started learning to chisel wood? Take a stab at it using our array of chisels. What kit includes: 1/4"" Chisel 1-1/2"" , Honing guide , 1-1/2"" Chisel, 1/2” Chisel , Harpening stone (120/200 grit), 1-1/4"" Chisel, ¾” Chisel 1"" Chisel
- Patrons must bring in their own wood to be used with the tools.
- Free to use the kit.
Animation Studio Green No Training Required
- Want to start learning the art of claymation and animation? Want to learn how to make your clay figures move and dance with each other before your very eyes? Then this animation studio kit is for you!
- This kit includes: assortment of air dry clay, and animation video camera.
- Patrons may bring in their own clay if they wish to keep their creations. If patrons wish to use our clay, they will not be able to take it home. If they wish to save their video creations, they must bring in a decive to save it on.
- Free to use the kit.
Embossing Kit Yellow Training Required to use
- Add a unique and striking design to any art project by adding a colorful embossing powder design. Each design uses heat to melt the design to the paper, leather, or vinyl.
- Patrons must bring in their own paper or projects to emboss.
- Free to use the kit.
Wood Burning Kit Yellow Training Required to use
- Ready to start wood burning, embossing leather or soldering? Learn the basics with this easy to use kit.
- Patrons must bring in their own wood or other materials to burn or emboss.
- Free to use the kit.
Jewelry Making Kit Green No Training Required
- Get ready to make your own jewelry creations. Start from scratch and make your own beads and charms and even make it personal by engraving your own charms. Have fun and get creative!
- This kit includes: A bag of cords/string/chains, assortment of letter beads, additional assortment of cords, metal charms for engraving, assortment of beads, metal clasps, mini scissors, 3 needle nose pinchers
- Patrons are welcome to use our materials to create their jewelery.
- Free to use the kit.
Podcasting Green No Training Required
- Interested in getting started podcasting but not sure where to begin? Want to record a message or song? Need a microphone for a video project? Insert the Blue Snowball Microphone!
- This kit includes: Blue Snowball Microphone, Microphone Stand, USB Cord, and Pop Filter
- Patrons are welcome to use our microphone, pop filter and audio editing software.
- Free to use the kit.
Needle Felting Yellow Training Required to use
- Want to learn how to create your own animals and other creations made of felt? Interested in learning how to needle felt? Welcome to felting 101!
- Patrons are welcome to learn to felt using our wool and felt for smaller projects.
- Free to use the kit.
Calligraphy Kit Green No Training Required
- Ready to start practicing the delicate art of Calligraphy? Using our calligraphy pens and introduction book you’ll start writing beautiful letters in no time!
- This kit includes: "Pretty Simple Lettering" book, 5 classic nibs, instruction booklet, 4 calligraphy pens, 20 ink cartridges, and an assortment of tracing paper
- Patrons are welcome to use our pens and tools on their own projects or practice on our tracing paper.
- Free to use the kit.
GOXAWEE Hand Rotary Tool Yellow Training Required to use
- This mini hand tool is great for cutting, sanding, grinding, and carving wood (among other materials). Patrons must complete training in order to use this tool.
- Patrons must bring in their own projects to use the rotary tool on.
- Free to use the kit.
Snap Circuits Yellow Training Required to use
- Use the “Experiments 1-101 Instruction Manual” Guide to follow the included experiments about electrical circuits.
- Patrons may use the materials in the kit to make their own electronics projects, but they cannot take them home as the materials will be reused.
- Free to use the software.