Discovery Kits
Discovery Kits provide learning experiences for patrons of all ages with hands-on materials around a theme. The collection aims to be a tool for discovery, education, and lifelong learning.
Click to see a list of the Discovery Kits in the catalog.
Discovery Kits Checkout Rules:
- Kits checkout for two weeks and can be renewed twice if there are no holds.
- Kits will be inspected upon return to make sure that all items are included. Patrons will be charged the replacement cost for missing items.
- Patrons will not be charged for basic wear and tear or the cost of disposable items (i.e. batteries).
- Kits must be returned inside the library during open hours.
- You must be 18 years or older to checkout a telescope.
- Households can only have one discovery kit checked out at a time.
Birdwatching for Adults

Contents:
- Celestron 8×42 Binoculars
- Birds of Minnesota
- The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America
Birdwatching for Kids

Contents:
- Binoculars
- Backyard Birds
- The Little Book of Backyard Bird Songs
- The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota
Card Games

Contents:
- Cribbage
- Sequence
- Five Crowns
- RACK-O
- UNO
- Deck of Playing Cards
Classic Board Games

Contents:
- Sorry!
- Chutes and Ladders
- Candy Land
- Guess Who?
Crochet for Adults

Contents:
- Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet
- Size E (4) Crochet Hook
- Size 7 Crochet Hook
- Size J (10) Crochet Hook
Crochet for Kids

Contents:
- My First Crochet Book
- Size G Crochet Hook
- Size J Crochet Hook
Croquet

Contents:
- Mallets (6)
- Colored Balls (6)
- Wickets (9)
- Stakes (2)
- Croquet: Know the Game
Disc Golf

Contents:
- Discs (6)
- Portable Target
- Disc Golf Retriever
- The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf
Fossils and Rocks

Contents:
- Magnifying Glass
- Rock Collection (3)
- Fossil Collection (1)
- Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Rocks & Minerals
- Fossils for Kids: A junior scientists guide to dinosaur bones
- My Book of Fossils: A fact-filled guide to prehistoric life
Ghost Hunting

Contents:
- Infrared Thermometer
- Electromagnetic Field Meter
- Haunted Minnesota
- Twin Cities Haunted
- Minnesota Hauntings
Hiking for Kids

Contents:
- Compass
- Magnifying Glass
- Go Find It Scavenger Hunt Game
- Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds
- Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Insects
Horseshoes

Contents:
- Steel Horseshoes (4)
- Stakes (2)
- Horseshoes Score Sheets
Knitting for Adults

Contents:
- Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
- Size 8 & 9 Circular Needles
- Size 6 & 8 Straight Needles
Knitting for Kids

Contents:
- My First Knitting Book
- Size 10 Knitting Needles
Magic Kit

Contents:
- Hinged Box
- 6 Bags of Magic Equipment
- Deck of Cards (2)
- Show me Cool Magic
- How to do Magic Tricks
Pickleball

Contents:
- Rackets (2)
- Pickleball Balls (4)
- Pickleball Book for Beginners
- Pickleball for Dummies
Preschool Puzzles

Contents:
- Box of Wooden Puzzles (6)
- Animal Puzzles (3)
- Animal Memory Game
- Head to Tail: Match It!
Science for Kids

Contents:
- Microscope
- Microscope Prepared Slides (48)
- Magnifying Glass
- Set of Rocks
- Greg’s Microscope
- The World of the Microscope
Science Kit

Contents:
- Microscope
- Sets of Slides (3)
- Stone Set (1)
- The World of the Microscope
Strategy Games

Contents:
- Ticket to Ride
- Calico
- Quacks of Quedlinburg
- Sheriff of Nottingham
Telescope (2)

Contents:
- Orion StarBlast 4.5 Telescope
- The Night Sky Star Finder
- Red Flashlight