FAQs

Gadgets & Kits

  • 3 black lights and 6 glow in the dark play scarves for science lessons, or parties.

  • We have 2 boomboxes available for free check out. One plays: CD's, cassettes, and radio. The other plays CD's and radio.  Power cords are included.

    The boombox must be checked out and returned to Palmer Library. See staff to check out.

  • Kit includes:

    • DVD Player
    • Remote
    • HDMI Cable
    • RCA Cable
    • Power Block & Cord
    • Instruction Manual

  • We have Kill A Watt electricity usage monitors available for free checkout to library patrons. Plug an appliance into the reader. The large LCD screen will display the power consumption by the kilowatt-hour. You can figure out which appliances are using the most energy, and calculate electrical expenses.  See staff to check out.

  • We have 1 microscope kit. It includes: 10 prepared slides, instruction guide, and basic accessories. These microscopes are excellent for beginners to explore the micro level world. Slide specimens include: paramecium, frog blood, pollen, housefly leg, mouth smear, pine leaf, onion epidermis, pumpkin stem, honeybee worker leg, rabbit spinal cord.

    We have 1 telescope kit. This includes: telescope, tripod, basic accessories, and 2 books: "The everything kids' astronomy book", and "50 things to see with a telescope". This telescope is easy to assemble and use, with adjustable height. Best for viewing the moon, stars, and northern lights.

    All kits must be checked out and returned to Palmer Library.  See staff to check out.

  • Our 15 player rhythm set is a great hands on introduction to rhythm instruments. The set includes: 1 tambourine, 1 tom-tom, 1 jingle clog, 1 triangle, 1 wrist bell, 1 cluster bell, 1 hand bell, 1 guiro tone block, 1 pair of brass cymbals, 1 pair of maracas, 2 pairs of sand blocks, 2 pairs of rhythm sticks, and 2 pairs of wooden mallets.

  • We have 4 rubber stamp kits available to check out.

    Camping
    Christmas #1
    Halloween
    Outer Space

    Each comes with themed stamps, contents photo, cleaning instructions & stamp tips, carry bag & box, 1 inked stamp pad, stamp cleaner, and toothbrush. 

    • Please supervise children when using stamps and inks.
    • Okay to use your own inks and stamp pads. Please do not mix colors on stamp pads.
    • Patron is responsible for cleaning and thoroughly drying stamps before returning.
    • Some stamps may be stained from past use. This is acceptable.
    • DO NOT USE PAINT, permanent marker, or other products not formulated for use with stamps. 

    Stamp kits must be checked out and returned to Palmer Library.
    Choose a yellow card, located in the General Collection room and bring it to the desk to check out.
    Stamp kits may NOT be returned in any of the book drops. Please hand it directly to staff to count contents and check in.

    camping themed rubber stamps

    Christmas Themed stamp set #1

    Halloween themed stamp kit

    space themed stamp kit

     

  • Kit includes:

    • Soprano ukulele
    • Tuner
    • Ukulele carrying case
    • 2 books: "Easy Ukulele Songs for Kids", and "Ukulele: A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners"
    • Zipper pouch (for books & tuner)