Coding and Electronics
You can borrow electronics and coding kits from the Library for three weeks. These kits are designed to make it fun to explore and learn how to code and create electronics projects.
Coding and Electronics kits
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Cubetto |
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Cubetto is wooden robot that teaches the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands on play. Designed for ages 3-6. |
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Ozobots |
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Ozobots are tiny colour sensing robots that you can code with markers and paper or with a digital surface like a computer or tablet. Ozobots can be fun and challenging for a range of ages. |
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Osmo Genius |
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Osmo Genius is an educational gaming system that transforms a physical space in front of the iPad into a digital game board. We offer both an Osmo Genius for Osmo Little Genius (for ages 3-5). Customers must supply their own iPad. Borrow the Osmo Genius |
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Dash Robots |
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Dash robots can be programmed to move, dance, light up, make sounds, avoid obstacles and even react to your voice with free apps available to download to your Bluetooth enabled device such as a tablet. |
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BBC Micro:bit |
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Micro:bit is a programmable micro-computer loaded with lights, sensors and features that you can use to build cool creations from robots to musical instruments. It can be coded using a Bluetooth enabled device such as a tablet. The kit comes with a power pack and instructions to get started. Borrow a Micro:bit Watch a video on Micro:bit |
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Arduino |
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Arduino is a programmable circuit board for creating interactive electronic projects. It can be programmed to do simple things like activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions from a computer. Borrow Arduino (comes with an instruction book) |
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Raspberry Pi |
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Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer that can be used to build electronic projects, complete computer tasks such as spreadsheets and games or to learn and practice coding with Python, Scratch and other programming languages. The kit includes the board, a variety of sensors and accessories, and instructions to get started. You will need to provide a keyboard, monitor and mouse. |
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Makey Makey Go |
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Makey Makey Go lets you turn everyday objects into computer keys. You can use any number of already-created programs that use keyboard and mouse input, or if you're really creative, you can write your own. Just plug in to a computer and play! |
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Snap Circuits |
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Snap Circuits make learning about electronics fun and easy. Pieces snap together to create exciting projects. Follow the designs in the manual or create and build your own projects using the included motors, lights and speakers. |
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Makey Makey Go |
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Makey Makey Go lets you turn everyday objects into computer keys. You can use any number of already-created programs that use keyboard and mouse input, or if you're really creative, you can write your own. Just plug in to a computer and play! |
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Code-a-pillar |
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This unique caterpillar learning toy encourages kids to experiment as they play, helping them to develop problem-solving, planning & sequencing and critical thinking skills. |
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Code & Go Robot Mouse |
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Jack, the fully programmable robot mouse, is ready to follow commands to teach hands-on coding concepts! Create a step-by-step path for Jack using the 30 double-sided coding cards to provide the perfect introduction to coding concepts. Borrow a Code & Go Robot Mouse Watch a video on Code & Go Robot Mouse
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Early Years Engineering Kits |
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Introduce your preschooler to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) with the Early Years Engineering Kits. Each kit contains books, toys and support material to help learn more about engineering. Four kits are available for loan. |
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Online tutorials – LinkedIn Learning |
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LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of on-demand training tutorials that can be accessed anywhere using your library card. There are many tutorials on Raspberry Pi, Arduino and coding – from beginner to advanced. |
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