ALL KITS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED! REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home!

This project is a great introduction to electromagnetism, the force that not only helps pick up squished cars in junkyard wars, but is also responsible for a lot of the properties of matter in everyday life.

Registration for a STEAM kit is required. To request a kit, fill out this Form. First Come First Serve. Registration will close when all kits are claimed.

Kits will be ready to pick up at a requested branch on July 14th.

These kits are suggested for children over age 8. CHOKING HAZARD: This kit contains small pieces and is not suitable for young children without adult supervision.  Adult assistance may be required for some children. 

Required Materials:

Provided in Kit:

• Cork 
• Battery 
• Nail
• Magnet Wire
• Aluminum foil
• Googly Eyes (for decoration)
• Pipe Cleaners (for decoration)

Needed from Home:

• Masking or Electrical Tape
• Elmer’s glue or Hot glue gun / hot glue (optional) (to attach Googly eyes)
• Other decorative items to personalize your electromagnet
• Stuff for Maggie to pick up