STEAM Kits

Following the success of our STEAM Backpacks for younger kids, Meath County Council Library Service is excited to launch STEAM Kits for kids aged 8 and older!  These kits are available to borrow for free from any Meath library. 

Each kit includes themed activities and books about topics including marine life, space, electronics, and coding. With nine different kits to choose from, there’s so much to learn!

The kits are a great way for parents and adults to join in and make learning a fun experience together, showing how STEAM ideas are part of everyday life. This initiative is all about helping young people think critically, solve problems, and be creative. Let’s get the next generation excited about exploring the world around them!

Just visit any Meath library to borrow a kit and start your adventure! If the kit you want is already checked out, you can reserve it for later.

We want to thank Meta and their Clonee Data Center for supporting this initiative in County Meath. 

Conditions of Use

• The STEAM Kits are designed for children aged 8+ years but adults should use their own judgement on age suitability.
• Library Membership is free to any individual who lives, works or goes to school in Co. Meath.
• The loan period is three weeks.
• The loan period may be extended by renewing the item online, by phone or in person, unless it is requested by another person.
• One kit may be borrowed at a time.
• Children using the toys and resources should be monitored at all times. Please check the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding safety, weight restrictions, choking hazards and age suitability.
• All toys should be checked and cleaned before being returned.
• In the interests of Health & Safety, please inform staff if equipment is incomplete or faulty or needs to be replaced. Please also inform staff if batteries need to be replaced.
• Toys and books may vary slightly from the catalogue but will function in the same way. Items listed here are current at time of publication (December 2024).
• To ensure availability, please reserve the backpack you would like in advance by phone or email to your local library.
• You can also reserve a STEAM kit online using your library barcode (from your library card) and PIN number at meath.spydus.ie