Alachua County Library STEM Kits

The Library District's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) kits encourage scientific discovery. Each kit includes hands-on exploration with an interactive toy, book, and/or a DVD. The interactive toys include educational activities, learning games, or age appropriate scientific equipment.

STEM Kits were introduced to the Library District in 2021 and were designed to encourage scientific discovery in patron’s pre-school through 5th grade. After a refresh to the collection in 2025, the collection now has STEM Kits, for children age 8 and older, and STEM Kits Jr., for children ages 5 and older.

The kits enhance children's natural gifts in science by inspiring exploration. Using STEM concepts in play builds confidence, motivation, and knowledge in all science subjects.

The original STEM Kits were made available thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of Gainesville. The update to the STEM Kits and addition of the STEM Kits Jr. was made available thanks to the generous support from the Alachua County Friends of the Library.