At the Library
Why buy when you can borrow? Our Library of Things lets you check out hands-on STEM kits, robotics, science tools, and more, just like a book. Try before you buy, experiment at home, and spark curiosity for kids and adults alike. From first-time builders to seasoned tinkerers, there's a kit ready to check out and explore today.
While parents create in the Creativity Commons, kids can build their own big ideas with the Rigamajig which has oversized planks, wheels, pulleys, and nuts and bolts for open-ended construction play. With no instructions and no wrong answers, children imagine, design, and problem-solve their way to whatever they can dream up. It's hands-on STEAM learning that sparks creativity, collaboration, and confidence. It’s side-by-side family making, kid-sized.
Learning doesn't end when you leave the library. Our digital resources put STEM at your fingertips: coding platforms, science databases, tutoring help, and skill-building apps for every age. Whether your kid needs homework support or you're curious about a new subject, explore interactive tools anytime, anywhere with your library card. Curiosity is available 24/7, right from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Turn rough stones into polished treasures at the Creativity Commons Lapidary Studio. Learn to cut, shape, and finish gemstones using specialized equipment, discovering the art and science behind jewelry-making and mineral design. Whether you're drawn to geology, craftsmanship, or creating one-of-a-kind pieces, this hands-on studio offers a unique way to explore an ancient craft with modern tools, and no experience necessary.
Nothing says thoughtful like a handmade gift. Learn new skills with online resources like Craftsy and Creativebug, borrow jewelry-making kits and more through the Library of Things. There’s no need to buy equipment you'll use once… or head to Creativity Commons, where 25+ machines let you etch bar glasses, embroider tea towels, and craft one-of-a-kind presents your loved ones will treasure.
Design and print your own custom apparel at Creativity Commons. Choose from heat-press vinyl, embroidery, sublimation, screen printing, DTF (direct-to-film) transfers, or UV printing for durable designs on unique surfaces. Whether you like bold graphics, delicate monograms, or full-color art, there's a printing method here to help you make it wearable, from soft fabrics to rigid, unconventional materials.
Books & More
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. Cozy up with a good mystery to get you through the cooler weather.
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