Beyond Books
Check out our selection of games, puzzles, toys, instruments, take-home kits, and more, all free to borrow with your library card!
Contents
Healing Library Backpacks
Each backpack contains children’s books, discussion guides, healing activities & more to help families navigate difficult subjects together.
STEAM Kits
Perfect for young learners, borrow these STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) Kits for free with your library card!
Musical Instruments
Explore the Musical Instrument Library
Please note that instruments may be picked up and returned ONLY at the Downtown Branch.
First Thursday in the Snell
A list of materials to borrow which complement this First Thursday concert in the Snell.
STEAM Kits for Kids
Home & Garden Kits
Radon Screening Kit
Developed by: Alberta Lung Association. Run a short term test to help determine if radon is a risk in your home. Learn more: ablung.ca
Aranet4 Home COâ‚‚ Monitor
The perfect companion for indoor environments, allowing you to monitor CO2 levels, temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure.
FLIR Kit
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to thermal image information.
EnergyWise Toolkit
Developed by the Environment Program of the City of Red Deer to assist residents in making energy efficiency improvements in their homes.
Radon Screening Kit
Developed by: Alberta Lung Association. Run a short term test to help determine if radon is a risk in your home. Learn more: ablung.ca
Aranet4 Home COâ‚‚ Monitor
The perfect companion for indoor environments, allowing you to monitor CO2 levels, temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure.
FLIR Kit
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to thermal image information.
EnergyWise Toolkit
Developed by the Environment Program of the City of Red Deer to assist residents in making energy efficiency improvements in their homes.
Technology Kits
Arduino Uno Lending Kit
Arduino is a tool for making computers that can sense and control more of the physical world than your desktop computer.
Streaming Devices Library
Chromecast & Apple TV provide a way for you to stream your favourite entertainment on your TV (including our new Kanopy streaming service!).
Blue Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone
Borrow one of our Snowball Microphones, perfect for podcasting, streaming, voice-overs, and more!
Book Club Kits
Literacy Backpacks
American Sign Language (ASL) Backpack
Contains books, activities, and resources to help kids learn American Sign Language (ASL).
Truth & Reconciliation Backpack
This backpack contains books, activities, and discussion questions to guide your family on your truth and reconciliation journey.
Nature Fun Backpacks
Nature-themed backpacks to help your family explore the great outdoors! Each bag includes books & activities focusing on a different topic.
Healing Library Backpacks
Each backpack contains children’s books, discussion guides, healing activities & more to help families navigate difficult subjects together.
American Sign Language (ASL) Backpack
Contains books, activities, and resources to help kids learn American Sign Language (ASL).
Truth & Reconciliation Backpack
This backpack contains books, activities, and discussion questions to guide your family on your truth and reconciliation journey.
Nature Fun Backpacks
Nature-themed backpacks to help your family explore the great outdoors! Each bag includes books & activities focusing on a different topic.
Healing Library Backpacks
Each backpack contains children’s books, discussion guides, healing activities & more to help families navigate difficult subjects together.