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BOXES & DISCOVERY KITS

BOXES

Boxes are educational toys that are available for in-library use. They are located at the First Floor Reference Desk in the Adult/Teen Department of the Library and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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DISCOVERY KITS

Discovery Kits are take-home kits for exploration and discovery. We offer discovery kits for different age groups and on a variety of different themes. Each kit checks out for three weeks, and can be picked up and returned at the Circulation Help Desk. To check out a Discovery Kit, start by placing a hold through our library catalog. 

VIEW A LIST OF DISCOVERY KITS

BOXES

Boxes are educational toys to use in the library.

  • They are available any time the library is open.
  • They check out to you for in-library use only.
  • Visit the 1st Floor Reference Desk for more information or call 801-852-6661.
Boxes
Chain Reactions Tech Box
Chain Reactions Tech BoxLearn about chain reactions and simple machines with these interactive toys, including the Lakeshore Create-A-Chain Reaction Stem Kit, and the Lego Chain Reactions Kit.

Ages 4+
Coding Tech Box
Coding Tech BoxBuild your coding skills with games suited to varying ages, including the Code & Go Robot Mouse, Robot Races, and Bloxels.

Ages 4+
Colors and Sorting Box
Colors and Sorting BoxIncrease color recognition with sensory play, squeezable blocks, wood sorting games, sensory issue box with scarves, and a rainbow stacker.

Ages 1+
Duplo Bricks Box
Duplo Bricks BoxLittle builders will love this colorful toddler-friendly mix of 130 Duplo bricks.

Ages 1+
KEVA Planks Builder Box
KEVA Planks Builder BoxThese precision cut blocks stack and stack allowing creative play while exploring balance, leverage, geometry and principles of physics.

Ages 5+
LEGO Builder Box
LEGO Builder BoxWith 1,500 LEGO bricks, the possibilities are endless.

Ages 4+
Letters and Numbers Box
Letters and Numbers BoxBuild numbers and letters with colorful shapes. Transform letters into robots.

Ages 3+
LittleBits Tech Box
LittleBits Tech BoxLittleBits - Explore technology and creativity with these easy-to-use electronic building blocks.

Ages 8+
Magna-Tiles Builder Box
Magna-Tiles Builder BoxExplore patterning, shape recognition, motor skills, and creativity with these colorful tiles.

Ages 3+
Shapes and Patterns Box
Shapes and Patterns BoxIncrease shape and color recognition with pattern blocks, geoboards, brain flakes, and a construction kit.

Ages 3+
Straws & Connectors Builder Box
Straws & Connectors Builder BoxUse this building set to create three-dimensional objects.

Ages 4+
Turing Tumble Box
Turing Tumble BoxSolve simple logic puzzles with a marble-powered computer.

Ages 8+

DISCOVERY KITS

Each Discovery Kit contains books and educational toys on a particular topic.

  • There are three types of kits geared to three different age groups.
  • To request a Discovery Kit, please place a hold on the desired kit either online, over the phone, or in person.
  • Click on any of the kits below to find them in the Provo City Library's Catalog.
  • Patrons will receive a Hold Notification when their requested Discovery Kit is ready for them.
  • All Discovery Kits can be picked up and turned in at the Circulation Desk. Please do not put them in the book drops.
  • To ensure your kit is ready for you, please place a hold on your desired Discovery Kit at least four days in advance of when you hope to pick up your kit.
  • Questions? Email discoverykits@provolibrary.org. 
Junior Discovery Kits for Ages 0-2
Alphabet Jr.
A discovery pack of alphabet themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold
Colors Jr.
A discovery pack of color themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold
Dinosaurs Jr.
A discovery pack of dinosaur themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold
Farm Jr.
A discovery pack of farm themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold
Jungle Safari Jr.
A discovery pack of safari themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold
Numbers Jr.
A discovery pack of numbers themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold
Patterns Jr.
A discovery pack of pattern themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold
Shapes Jr.
A discovery pack of shapes themed materials with books and toys that introduce infants and toddlers to books and reading.
Place Hold

Things to Know About Discovery Kits:

  • Discovery Kits must be checked out by a Provo City Library cardholder in good standing.
  • Discovery Kits check out for three weeks with no renewals.
  • Patrons may have two Discovery Kits checked out at a time.
Discovery Kits for Ages 3-5
All About Me
A discovery pack of identity and human body themed materials with books, games, toys, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading, and educational activities.
Place hold
Alphabet
A discovery pack of alphabet themed materials with books, wooden toy letters and puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Arctic Animals
A discovery pack of Arctic animal themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Bugs
A discovery pack of bug themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Color
A discovery pack of colors themed materials with books, toys and puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Community Helpers
A discovery pack of community helper themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Construction
A discovery pack of construction themed materials with books, toys, puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Dinosaurs
A discovery pack of dinosaur themed materials with books, toys and puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Dr. Seuss
A discovery pack of Dr. Seuss themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Dragons
A discovery pack of dragon themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Eric Carle
A discovery pack of Eric Carle (author) themed materials with books, toys, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Fairies
A discovery pack of fairy themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Fairy Tales
A discovery pack of fairy tale themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities, songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Farm
A discovery pack of farm themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Food
A discovery pack of food themed materials with books, toys, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Jungle Safari
A discovery pack of jungle animals themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Knights & Castles
A discovery pack of knight & castle themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Mermaids
A discovery pack of Mermaid themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Monsters
A discovery pack of monster themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Multicultural
A discovery pack of multicultural themed materials with books, game, puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Music
A discovery pack of music themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading, and educational activities.
Place hold
New Baby
A discovery pack of new baby themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Numbers
A discovery pack of numbers themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Nursery Rhymes
A discovery pack of Nursery rhyme themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities, songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Ocean Life
A discovery pack of ocean life themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Outer Space
A discovery pack of Outer Space themed materials with books, toys, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Patterns
A discovery pack of pattern themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Pets
A discovery pack of pet themed materials with books, toys, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Pirates
A discovery pack of pirate themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Plants & Flowers
A discovery pack of plant and flower themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Rainforest
A discovery pack of rainforest themed materials with books, toys, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Reptiles
A discovery pack of reptile themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Shapes
A discovery pack of shapes themed materials with books, toys and puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Sports
A discovery pack of sports themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Transportation
A discovery pack of transportation themed materials with books, toys and puzzle, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Unicorns
A discovery pack of unicorn themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Weather
A discovery pack of weather themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Woodland Animals
A discovery pack of forest animal themed materials with books, toys, puzzles, activities and songs, craft ideas, learning resources, and early literacy tips. Intended to be an interactive way to introduce preschool children to books, reading and educational activities.
Place hold
Senior Discovery Kits for Ages 6-12
Animation Sr.
A discovery pack of animation themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Architecture Sr.
A discovery pack of architecture themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Brain Flakes Sr.
A discovery pack of engineering themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Bridges Sr.
A discovery pack of bridge themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Coding Sr.
A discovery pack of computer programming themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Coding Sr. - Botley
A discovery pack of computer coding themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Goobi Building Sr.
A discovery pack of architecture themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Keva Planks Sr.
A discovery pack of structural engineering themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Magna Tiles Sr.
A discovery pack of architecture themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Physics Sr.
A discovery pack of physics themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Pendulonium Sr.
A discovery pack of pendulum themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Rocks Sr.
A discovery pack of rocks and minerals themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold
Roller Coaster Sr.
A discovery pack of roller coaster themed materials with books, toys, games, enrichment activities, and learning resources. Intended to be an interactive way to encourage books, reading and educational activities in older children.
Place hold

CAJAS DE STEM Y ESTUCHES DE DESCUBRIMIENTO

CAJAS DE STEM

Las cajas de STEM son juegos educativos que están disponibles para usar dentro de la biblioteca. Se encuentran en el Reference Desk en el primer piso en el Departamento de Adultos/Jóvenes y son disponibles por orden de llegada.

VER UNA LISTA DE CAJAS DE STEM

DISCOVERY KITS EN ESPAÑOL

Los Discovery Kits en español son kits para llevar a casa para la exploración y el descubrimiento. Ofrecemos Discovery Kits en español para niños de 3 a 5 años y en una variedad de temas diferentes. Cada kit se puede prestar por tres semanas y se puede recoger y devolver en el Circulation Desk. Para sacar un Discovery Kit en español, comience haciendo una reserva en el catálogo de la biblioteca.

VER UNA LISTA DE DISCOVERY KITS EN ESPAÑOL

CAJAS DE STEM

Las cajas de STEM son juegos educativos para usar dentro de la biblioteca.

  • Están disponibles cuando la biblioteca está abierta.
  • Solamente se pueden usar dentro de la biblioteca.
  • Visita el Reference Desk en el primer piso para más información o llama al 801-852-6661.
Boxes
Chain Reactions Tech Box
Chain Reactions Tech BoxLearn about chain reactions and simple machines with these interactive toys, including the Lakeshore Create-A-Chain Reaction Stem Kit, and the Lego Chain Reactions Kit.

Ages 4+
Coding Tech Box
Coding Tech BoxBuild your coding skills with games suited to varying ages, including the Code & Go Robot Mouse, Robot Races, and Bloxels.

Ages 4+
Colors and Sorting Box
Colors and Sorting BoxIncrease color recognition with sensory play, squeezable blocks, wood sorting games, sensory issue box with scarves, and a rainbow stacker.

Ages 1+
Duplo Bricks Box
Duplo Bricks BoxLittle builders will love this colorful toddler-friendly mix of 130 Duplo bricks.

Ages 1+
KEVA Planks Builder Box
KEVA Planks Builder BoxThese precision cut blocks stack and stack allowing creative play while exploring balance, leverage, geometry and principles of physics.

Ages 5+
LEGO Builder Box
LEGO Builder BoxWith 1,500 LEGO bricks, the possibilities are endless.

Ages 4+
Letters and Numbers Box
Letters and Numbers BoxBuild numbers and letters with colorful shapes. Transform letters into robots.

Ages 3+
LittleBits Tech Box
LittleBits Tech BoxLittleBits - Explore technology and creativity with these easy-to-use electronic building blocks.

Ages 8+
Magna-Tiles Builder Box
Magna-Tiles Builder BoxExplore patterning, shape recognition, motor skills, and creativity with these colorful tiles.

Ages 3+
Shapes and Patterns Box
Shapes and Patterns BoxIncrease shape and color recognition with pattern blocks, geoboards, brain flakes, and a construction kit.

Ages 3+
Straws & Connectors Builder Box
Straws & Connectors Builder BoxUse this building set to create three-dimensional objects.

Ages 4+
Turing Tumble Box
Turing Tumble BoxSolve simple logic puzzles with a marble-powered computer.

Ages 8+

DISCOVERY KITS EN ESPAÑOL

Cada Discovery Kit en español contiene libros y juguetes educativos sobre un tema en particular.

  • Cada Discovery Kit en español está dirigido a edades de 3 a 5 años
  • Para solicitar un Discovery Kit en español, reserve el kit deseado ya sea en línea, por teléfono o en persona.
  • Haga clic en cualquiera de los kits de abajo para encontrarlos en el catálogo de Provo City Library.
  • Los usuarios recibirán una notificación de espera cuando el Discovery Kit solicitado esté listo para ellos.
  • Todos los Discovery Kits se pueden recoger y entregar en el Circulation Desk. Por favor, no los ponga en las caídas de libros.
  • Para asegurarse de que su kit esté listo para usted, reserve el Discovery Kit deseado al menos cuatro días antes de la fecha en que espera recogerlo.
  • ¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a discoverykits@provolibrary.org.

Discovery Kits en español
El abecedario
Un paquete de descubrimiento de materiales con temas de el abecedario con libros, juguetes y rompecabezas, actividades y canciones, ideas para manualidades, recursos de aprendizaje y consejos de alfabetización temprana. Con la intención de ser una forma interactiva de introducir a los niños en edad preescolar a los libros, la lectura y las actividades educativas.
Reservar
Los colores
Un paquete de descubrimiento de materiales con temas de colores con libros, juguetes y rompecabezas, actividades y canciones, ideas para manualidades, recursos de aprendizaje y consejos de alfabetización temprana. Con la intención de ser una forma interactiva de introducir a los niños en edad preescolar a los libros, la lectura y las actividades educativas.
Reservar
Los cuentos de hadas
Un paquete de descubrimiento de materiales con temas de cuentos de hadas con libros, juguetes y rompecabezas, actividades y canciones, ideas para manualidades, recursos de aprendizaje y consejos de alfabetización temprana. Con la intención de ser una forma interactiva de introducir a los niños en edad preescolar a los libros, la lectura y las actividades educativas.
Reservar
La granja
Un paquete de descubrimiento de materiales con temas de la granja con libros, juguetes y rompecabezas, actividades y canciones, ideas para manualidades, recursos de aprendizaje y consejos de alfabetización temprana. Con la intención de ser una forma interactiva de introducir a los niños en edad preescolar a los libros, la lectura y las actividades educativas.
Reservar
Los numeros
Un paquete de descubrimiento de materiales con temas de números con libros, juguetes y rompecabezas, actividades y canciones, ideas para manualidades, recursos de aprendizaje y consejos de alfabetización temprana. Con la intención de ser una forma interactiva de introducir a los niños en edad preescolar a los libros, la lectura y las actividades educativas.
Reservar

Cosas que debe saber sobre los Discovery Kits:

  • Los Discovery Kits pueden ser prestados por un usuario con una tarjeta vigente de Provo City Library.
  • Los Discovery Kits se pueden tomar prestado por tres semanas y no se pueden renovar.
  • Los usuarios pueden tener dos Discovery Kits prestados a la vez.