Lending Library
Are you an educator looking for access to STEAM and maker resources to use with your students? Gizmo has over 250 pieces of equipment, consumable items, and books available for check-out.
Scroll down to browse our inventory.
Questions? Click on the "About" section below, or email lendinglibrary@gizmo-cda.org for more info.
Scroll down to browse our inventory.
Questions? Click on the "About" section below, or email lendinglibrary@gizmo-cda.org for more info.
About Gizmo-CDA's Lending Library:
Gizmo’s Lending Library is a collection of equipment, books and consumable items to enhance STEAM and maker-centered learning in both formal and informal educational settings. Educators (including classroom teachers, school administrators, after-school programs, preschool/daycare providers, scouting groups, out-of-school organizations, adult basic education programs, homeschool groups* and more) are eligible to borrow items from the Lending Library. There is no charge or membership requirement. You can browse available items in the galleries below.
*Homeschool Group refers to a formal or informal association of homeschooling families, such that multiple children from multiple different households would be able to access the item during the borrowing period.
Lending Library General Policies & Procedures:
There is no specific, formal limit on how many items can be checked out at one time; however, Gizmo may limit or ask for follow-up information on requests that include a large number of items
The default check-out period for Library items is 14 days, with the exception of the Glowforge and Flashforge 3D Printers, which must be returned within a week. A longer check-out period may be requested in the “Additional Comments” section of the Reservation Form, or during the check-out period via phone or email. We are generally able to accommodate these requests provided no other educator has requested the item.
Requested items must be picked up by the borrower at Gizmo during operating hours. We do not offer a delivery option. If anyone other than the borrower is picking up the item, please let us know ahead of time by emailing lendinglibrary@gizmo-cda.org or calling (208) 929-4029.
If you need to change your pick-up date, please contact us. Items cannot be held at the front desk for more than two days.
During the borrowing period, you may share library items with other educators within your organization/school; however, we ask that individuals from outside your organization reserve the item separately. (Exceptions may be made for communities that are a long distance from Gizmo.)
Library items should be returned in the same condition in which they were received
Please notify Gizmo immediately if a library item is lost or damaged, or if you receive an item that doesn’t work. We understand that, especially in the education setting, accidents will happen and ask simply for honest and prompt communication if/when incidents occur. Gizmo does not charge for lost/damaged items; however, we reserve the right to restrict or deny borrowing privileges if there are repeat damages or unreturned items.
*Homeschool Group refers to a formal or informal association of homeschooling families, such that multiple children from multiple different households would be able to access the item during the borrowing period.
Lending Library General Policies & Procedures:
There is no specific, formal limit on how many items can be checked out at one time; however, Gizmo may limit or ask for follow-up information on requests that include a large number of items
The default check-out period for Library items is 14 days, with the exception of the Glowforge and Flashforge 3D Printers, which must be returned within a week. A longer check-out period may be requested in the “Additional Comments” section of the Reservation Form, or during the check-out period via phone or email. We are generally able to accommodate these requests provided no other educator has requested the item.
Requested items must be picked up by the borrower at Gizmo during operating hours. We do not offer a delivery option. If anyone other than the borrower is picking up the item, please let us know ahead of time by emailing lendinglibrary@gizmo-cda.org or calling (208) 929-4029.
If you need to change your pick-up date, please contact us. Items cannot be held at the front desk for more than two days.
During the borrowing period, you may share library items with other educators within your organization/school; however, we ask that individuals from outside your organization reserve the item separately. (Exceptions may be made for communities that are a long distance from Gizmo.)
Library items should be returned in the same condition in which they were received
Please notify Gizmo immediately if a library item is lost or damaged, or if you receive an item that doesn’t work. We understand that, especially in the education setting, accidents will happen and ask simply for honest and prompt communication if/when incidents occur. Gizmo does not charge for lost/damaged items; however, we reserve the right to restrict or deny borrowing privileges if there are repeat damages or unreturned items.
Equipment
Our equipment collection is provided in partnership with the Idaho STEM Action Center. The database below contains detailed information on items available across the state, including links to lesson plans, educator guides, and other resources curated for each item. Items available at Gizmo can be found under the Gizmo-CdA tab.
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new Item Request
We are always looking to expand our lending library and we want to hear from you! Use the form below to tell us about any items you would like to see added to our collection.
Click here to make a suggestion of something we should add to our library.
Click here to make a suggestion of something we should add to our library.
