The DiscoverySpace at Burlington Public Library is a hands-on zone dedicated to learning, creating, and building, together as a family! It’s located on the second floor at Central Branch, near the children’s area.
Drop-in STEAM Activities
Drop in during open hours and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) concepts through a variety of fun, self-directed activities. This is a self-guided space, so just grab an activity bin from our collection and get started! Please keep all supplies in the DiscoverySpace and tidy up when you're finished.
Borrow a Tech Kit
Get hands-on with fun tech! You can borrow a tech kit for up to three hours to use inside the library. Ask our 2nd-floor library staff for help signing out the kit of your choice with your Burlington Public Library card.
Available tech kits:
- Bee Bot: An easy-to-use robot for teaching counting, sequencing, directions, problem-solving, and estimation. For kids ages 4 to 8.
- Botley Robot 2.0: Learn how to code through hands-on play. For kids ages 5+
- Cubelets: Learn problem-solving skills through collaboration, engineering, and design. For kids ages 4 to 12.
- Ozobot Evo: A creative way to explore coding concepts for all skill levels. For kids 5+
- Snap Circuits: Learn basic engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts. For kids age 8+
- Sphero Indi: Introduce STEAM and computer science principles through imaginative hands-on play. For kids ages 4 to 8.
When you are finished with the kit, please make sure all kit pieces are inside and return it to a staff member. If any pieces are missing or damaged, a replacement fee will be charged to your library account.
DiscoverySpace Hours
Unless noted, the DiscoverySpace at Central Branch is open:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1pm to 8pm
- Tuesday: 1pm to 6pm
- Friday: 1pm to 4pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 4pm
DiscoverySpace Programs
The DiscoverySpace is also home to some of BPL's FREE registered and drop-in programs for kids. See what's coming up on the calendar below. During scheduled programs, the DiscoverySpace is reserved for program participants.