Anything Emporium - Kids Room

Insect investigators, tall or small, can use nets and magnifiers to go out and explore together. Or, you can stay in-there's a set of preserved insects included. A book and an insect identification key will help you figure out what you've got! Great for any emerging entomologists-- contents sheet Must be checked out at, and returned to, the Downers Grove Public Library Kids Room Desk.

Tracer and gear stencils enable you to draw intricate patterns and designs. Align the 'teeth' of the gears and tracers, insert pen, then spin the gear around until a spiral appears. Great for developing fine-motor and problem-solving skills. Kit includes everying you need to get started! Must be checked out at, and returned to, the Downers Grove Public Library Kids Room Desk.

Want to zoom in on something too small to see, but too big for a regular microscope? This digital low-power microscope and iPad kit is just what you need to investigate all kids of things up close. Try bugs, money, seeds, or your own fingerprints!-- contents sheet. Must be checked out at, and returned to, the Downers Grove Public Library Kids Room Desk.

"Cubelets are the world’s first robot blocks! Uniquely designed, individual blocks are robots that snap together with magnets, teaming up to create thousands of novel robot constructions, each with new behaviors. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity, Cubelets captivate all ages* and scale to all skill levels."--Publisher's website. Must be checked out at, and returned to, the Downers Grove Public Library Kids Room Desk.

Weighted vests give pressure along the neck and shoulders. The weight and compression provided by the vest provides input to the proprioceptive system. The proprioceptive system is the body's ability to sense movement, action, and location. The pressure on the muscles and joints send signals to the central nervous system which may help with calming and regulation. Consult a doctor or therapist for additional guidance and information.

The DGS Kids Room Switch Lite contains the MarioKart 8 Deluxe game cartridge. Additional game cards can be inserted into the console. Not all Nintendo Switch games can be played on the Nintendo Switch Lite. Only games that support "Handheld Mode" can be played on the Nintendo Switch Lite. This device does not support TV mode, HD Rumble, or IR Motion camera functionality. For more information, please contact the Kids Room desk at 630-960-1200. This...

This kit is intended to help practice different features of clothing. The National Institute of Health refers to dressing as an "Activity of Daily Living," which is an essential and routine task required to independently care for oneself. In addition, the kit is good for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Learn Braille through Lego bricks! LEGO Play with Braille helps children with visual impairment practice their skills while giving the whole family a way to play together. The set includes 2 baseplates and over 250 bricks in five colors: white, yellow, green, red and blue, with studs that correspond to numbers and letters in the braille code. Fully compatible with all other LEGO products, each LEGO Braille Brick also shows the printed version of the...

This is a complete kit for creating your own stop-motion movie. It includes a guidebook, an iPad preloaded with a stop motion app, a tripod for steady shots, professional lighting, and a full set of characters. Everything you need to bring your story to life.