Services & Support

Kits & Games

Need ideas for in-library programming? Marigold has developed a selection of kits, games, and other shared resources for member library staff to use for library programming. 

To pre-book items for programs, please fill out the Kits & Games Booking Request form. All items are a 1 week loan unless otherwise noted. 

Please note these items are NOT for public borrowing. 

Bean Bag Toss

2 kits available. 

Bean Bag Target Toss
Checkers
Dominoes
Egg & Spoon Race
Kerplunk
Ladderball
Penguin Bowling
A picture of penguin bowling pins and a bowling ball.

2 kits available. 

Ring Toss
An image of a ring toss game.

2 kits available.

Snakes & Ladders
Sorry
Tic Tac Toe
Coyote & Crow
A picture of the Coyote and Crow handbook and Naasii dice game.

A fantasy tabletop roleplaying game set in a First Nations alternate future where colonization never happened. This kit includes the official rulebook and Naasii dice game.

Naasii can be played independently of the role playing game, or the dice can be used for the roleplaying game. Additional roleplaying resources, including an introductory story walkthrough, can be found on the Coyote & Crow website.

Rainbow Jenga

This variation on Jenga requires you to pull the colour of block that you rolled on the die.

Werewolf
A picture of the card game werewolf.

An easy to learn roleplaying card game that's great for groups of 7-35 players. The manufacturer recommends this game for ages 12 and up. 

Button Maker Kits
A picture of metal buttons in a box

Choice of 2 1/4 inch or 3 inch button maker. Comes with button parts and instructions.

Maximum of 200 buttons a year per library. 

Candy Sushi
A picture of assorted candies including rice krispies, fruit by the foot, marshmallows, and nerds.

Let your imagination run wild as you create "sushi" out of rice krispies squares and candy!

Maximum of 150 participant supplies a year per library.

Seasonal

This craft kit changes four times a year with the seasons. Each kit contains supplies for at least three different crafts. Keep an eye on your email to see which crafts are coming next!

Story Robe
A picture of the contents of the story robe craft kit including instructions, glue, crayons, and brown paper.

This craft kit teaches a way that the Blackfoot culture tells stories. Participants can create their own story robe with the provided materials. The kit also includes a program outline and explanation of story robes.

Tipi
A picture of the contents of the tipi craft kit, including a book, crayons, and glue.

This craft kit includes materials for making miniature tipis. The kit includes a book about tipis and a program outline with additional context and instructions.

Turtle Island
A picture of the contents of the turtle island craft kit including a book, crayons, paper bowls, markers, and googly eyes.

This craft kit includes materials for making a turtle. This kit includes an explanation sheet telling the story of Turtle Island.

 

Binocular Kit
A picture of two binoculars and species identification booklets.

This kit contains 5 binoculars, each with a case and a stand. Also included are two Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guides as well as 3 copies of each Alberta Nature Booklet "Trees & Wildflowers", "Birds", and "Wildlife", and a set of notebooks. This kit is great for bird watching, outdoor education, species identification, and more! 

Code-a-Pillar
An image of two women playing with a coding caterpillar toy.

Code-a-pillar encourages preschoolers to arrange (and rearrange) the easy-to-connect segments in endless combinations to send Code-a-pillar on a journey. This learning toy encourages experimentation while developing important skills like problem solving, planning & sequencing and critical thinking.

Kit contains two Code-a-Pillars. 

littleBits
A picture of little bits boxes and pieces.

A system of easy-to-use electronic building blocks that snap together with magnets to make learning about circuitry and electronics exciting and engaging. Includes "Base Inventor Kit", "Deluxe Kit", and "Space Kit". Activity instructions and ideas can be found on the littleBits website. 

Microscope Kit
A photo of two microscopes and some prepared slides.

This kit includes 16 handheld pocket microscopes and 60 prepared slides. Use the provided slides, or have participants find their own specimens to observe. The microscopes are portable and battery powered, making them flexible for indoor and outdoor programming. This kit is perfect for programming for all ages! 

Animation Kit
A picture of a light up board, tracing paper, pencils, and animation guide books.

Perfect for teens and adults, this kit has everything you need for an animation or drawing program. It includes 5 light up tracing boards, artist gloves, sketch pencils, tracing paper, and a set of animation guide books. 

Karaoke Machine
A picture of a karaoke machine and microphone.

Comes with 2 microphones, RCA cables, adaptors, and 45 CDs. 

Mobile Podcast and Photo Booth
A picture showing a greenscreen, 2 microphones, and a ring light.

This mobile podcast studio includes a pop up greenscreen, ring light with a stand, and 4 microphones that connect right to your phone, tablet, or computer. Use it to record audio or video, take marketing photos, set up a themed photo booth, and more! The kit also includes easy instructions to get you started right out of the box.

These kits are already prepared for you to use! Let the children enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and playing with toys and puppets. Choose from three different themes: 

Animals and Birds 
Food
An image of the contents of the Food kit, including colorful balls, flashcards, and three story books.
On the Farm
An image of the contents of the Farm kit, including puppets and three storybooks.
A picture of two prize wheels.

Table top prize wheels let you choose how to be creative in your library. Make it a game or use it for fundraising. 

Includes dry erase markers, brush, and cleaning solution. 

2 wheels available. 

This kit is intended for your library board or facilitator to use for small community planning meetings. All you need is a flip chart and a stand! 

This kit is available for a minimum loan of 4 weeks. 

For StoryWalk requests please fill out the StoryWalk Booking Request form.

For Travelling Books Displays please fill out either the First Nations, Métis, & Inuit (FNMI) Book Display form or the Young Reader's Choice Awards (YRCA) Book Display form.

We love to see how you use the Kits & Games in your library! Send your pictures and stories to social@marigold.ab.ca to be featured in Marigold's social media or newsletter.