Our popular Hands-on Learning Kits return this fall. Due to changing community conditions and guidelines from the health department, ImagineIF Libraries is not able to provide a safe environment for staff by presenting indoor programs to youth. Therefore, we are planning a hybrid outdoor early literacy classes and take-home kit program.
Kits can be reserved the Friday before they launch using ImagineIF’s Personal Shopper service at imagineiflibraries.org/shopper or call 758-5820. New kits launch Tuesday 9/7, Monday 10/4, and Monday 11/1 in all ImagineIF locations, while supplies last.
Read Ellie Newell’s (our Youth Services Librarian) letter about fall programs for children and teens HERE.
Do the activities from our hands-on learning kits at home! Download activity sheets from prior take-home kits using the links below.
Takeout Storytime Kit (ages 2-5)
Preschool and toddler Takeout Storytime Kits are designed to replicate an ImagineIF Early Literacy Class at home. Kits include songs, science and art exploration, sensory activities and child development tips for caregivers.
October’s Kit: Itty Bitty Beach
Bring the beach to Montana with your own jar of sensory sand. Mold it, scoop it, slice it, and play – it’s your personal sandcastle! Kit includes sand tools, songs, and ideas for brainy play.
Itty Bitty Beach Activity sheet
Download activity sheets from past Takeout Storytime kits:
Dinosaur Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Autumn Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Construction Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Under-the-Sea Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Home Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Artist Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Music Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Spring Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Pond Takeout Storytime activity sheet
Mini Take-home Hit (Elementary-aged)
Students in grades K-6 are invited to explore science, culture, and art through ImagineIF’s Mini Take-home STEAM activity kits.
October’s Mini Kit: Alka-Seltzer Rockets
3, 2, 1 BLASTOFF! Young rocket scientists will design and tinker with aircraft powered by chemical reactions. How high will your spaceship fly?
Download activity sheets from past Takeout Storytime kits:
Pocket Cow Certificate of Adoption sheet
Download Chocolate Spoons activity sheet
Japanese Book Binding activity sheet
Creature Comforts activity sheet
Pond Microbiome activity sheet
Teen Take & Make Kit (6th-12th Grade)
The Teen Take & Make Kit challenges teens to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities through entertaining and fun projects they can do at home. These kits are especially for youth in 6th – 12th grade.
October’s Teen Kit: Solar Oven S’mores
Construct a solar oven and then harness the sun’s power to cook s’mores. Tinker with your oven’s design to make it even more efficient!
Solar Oven S’mores activity sheet
Download activity sheets from past Teen Take & Make kits:
Japanses Book Binding activity sheet
Download Needle Felting activity sheet
Download Redacted Poetry activity sheet
Adult Take & Make Kit
Look for in-building activities for adults this fall. Checkout our Adults page for more information.
Download activity sheets from past Adult Take & Make Kits:
Download Birding activity sheet