Borrow Maker Kits from Schlow.
Please reserve the Maker Kits through the Library catalog at schlowlibrary.org.
Dot & Dash Robots
Once you meet Dot & Dash, you'll never think of robots the same way again! Dash can navigate objects, dance, sing, talk, and interact with the free Wonder and Blockly apps. Dot will let you play games and interact with him.
PLEASE NOTE: Both Dot & Dash require an iPad or iPhone to operate. An iPad/iPhone is NOT included in this kit. Recommended for ages 6 and up. |
Little Bits
LittleBits is a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks for you to create inventions large and small.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. |
Makey Makey
Start out easy with a banana piano. First setup takes seconds. Then make games controllers, musical instruments, and countless inventions. Advance to additional inputs and multi-key remapping up to 18 keys.
Turn everyday objects like bananas into touch pads! Connect the world around you to your computer! Setup takes just seconds. Just plug, clip, and play! No programming knowledge needed. No software to install. Works with Mac and Windows. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Please clean clips and wires before returning. If items are not cleaned before returning, you will be charged and $8.00 cleaning fee. PLEASE NOTE: Makey Makey needs to be connected to a computer to work. Computers are NOT included in this kit. |
Osmo Coding Awbie Game
Learning to code - just for the fun of it! By placing blocks in patterns and sequences in front of your iPad, kids learn to code Awbie's every move on a magical and exciting adventure.
PLEASE NOTE: Works with iPads 2-5, or iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini Retina, or 9.7 inch iPad Pro. iPads are NOT included in this kit. Recommended for ages 5 to 12 years. |
Ozobot bit
Start coding screen-free, with Color Codes that tell your Ozobot what to do. Color Codes teach basic coding concepts like cause/effect, critical thinking, and debugging.
Recommended for ages 6+ |
Sphero SPRK+
With Sphero's SPRK+ robot, you can learn programming, do hands-on activities, and even share your creations with the Sphero community.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. |
The Finch
The Finch is a robot that inspires and delights students learning computer science by providing them a tangible, physical representation of their code.
Recommended for Kindergarten - Grade 12. PLEASE NOTE: The Finch needs to be connected to a computer to work. Computers are NOT included in this kit. It is compatible with the following devices: Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. The Finch is compatible with the following software: Scratch, Snap!, Python, Java. |