STEAM KITS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATH planolibrary.org
what are steam kits? STEAM Kits include learning components for science, technology, engineering, arts and math to support STEAM-based learning. STEAM Kits offer our community a way to learn about a new subject through hands-on activties, books and DVDs. Initially created in partnership with University of Texas at Dallas, the collection of kits continues to grow which topics are in the steam kit collection? Plano Public Library has over 100 STEAM Kits, covering a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math topics. See our full collection online: http://bit.ly/STEAMKits where can i check out a steam kit? All five library locations at Plano Public Library have STEAM Kits. Place a hold for pick up at any location or stop by and choose an available kit from the shelves how long can i borrow a steam kit? STEAM Kits check out for 21 days, or three weeks. Be sure to check your online account (polaris.plano.gov) to see when the due date is. for what am i responsible? Plano Public Library card holders are responsible for returning a STEAM Kit on time and in the same condition in which they received it. Some items are consumable, like paper, straws, and balloons, which the library replaces at no fee to patrons. Staff assess STEAM Kits upon check-in STEAM KITS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATH planolibrary.org adult kits Adult STEAM Kits are geared for ages 16+, focusing on more in-depth activities • Calligraphy & Brush Lettering • Embroidery • Macramé • Quilling • Stamping • Watercolor
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about the kit materials include Learn about the history of calligraphy and • Tombow Dual Brush markers the uses of brush lettering through this kit, • Speedball Calligraphy markers while getting hands-on practice to amp • Creative Lettering and Beyond your lettering skills • Getting Started with Brush Lettering • Calligraphy, an Overview DVD Ages 16 and up • Practice sheets
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about the kit materials include Learn the basics of hand embroidery using • Embroidery needles fabric, an embroidery hoop, floss (thread) • Embroidery floss and fabric and needles • 6” embroidery hoop • Embroidery Ages 16 and up • Hand Embroidery Basics Caution: embroidery needles are sharp • Embroidery DK series
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about the kit materials include Knot your way through wall hangings and • Beadaholique Macrame Board and t-pins plant holders while learning the art of • Macrame cord braiding • Macrame: The Craft of Creative Knotting for Your Home Ages 16 and up • Macrame for Beginners and Beyond
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about the kit materials include Use thin strips of paper to create colorful • Quilling kit with tools pieces of art while learning how to shape • Quilling pens and curl paper using quilling tools • Quiller’s Grid Board • Paper strips Ages 16 and up • Quilling: Techniques and Inspiration Caution: some quilling tools are sharp • Paper Quilling Chinese Style • Quilling Mandalas • Quilling Made Easy DVD
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about the kit materials include With books and already made stamps as • Speedball cutter set inspiration, use the carving tools and carving • Speedball carving blocks blocks to make your own stamp • Stamp pad • Cavallini rubber stamps Ages 16 and up • Stamp Stencil Paint Caution: cutter set is sharp • Making an Impression
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about the kit materials include Learn the art of watercolor painting using • Watercolor pencils and brushes watercolor pencils, brushes and watercolor • Pencil sharpener paper, with books and a DVD to guide you • Watercolor paper through the process • Everyday Watercolor • Watercolor Pencil Step by Step Ages 16 and up • Watercolor Pencil Techniques DVD
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