Lending Library
Who can check out Lending Library items?
Whether you're a classroom teacher, afterschool educator, or part of an out-of-school program, you have free access to a wide range of engaging educational resources. Available to educators in Oregon's Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler counties — and in Washington’s Klickitat and Skamania counties — all materials are provided at no cost, with delivery and pickup included.
Excited to bring new STEM resources into your classroom or program?
Requesting materials from our Lending Library is easy! Just complete the Lending Library Request Form and choose your ideal reservation dates using our Reservations Viewer. We'll respond with a confirmation email and keep you posted regarding delivery date.
✨ Pro tip: Before submitting your request, take a quick look at the Reservations Viewer to make sure your chosen items are available, because they’re popular and go fast!
💡Looking for inspiration or new ways to use the lending library items in your classroom? Video introductions and lesson links are available for most items (see below) to support your planning!
View our Lending library policies here.
Inspire the Next Generation: Become a Kit Sponsor Today!
Are you an industry leader or community organization ready to shape the future workforce? Sponsor a Lending Library Kit to bring real-world tools and career exploration into classrooms. Your support empowers educators and inspires the next generation of innovators and leaders. Join us in building lasting, career-connected learning opportunities. Contact Julie at jcucuel@cgesd.k12.or.us to explore sponsorship options and help prepare students for success.
Current Sponsors: Airbus-Flexrotor, East Cascades Works, Gorge Community Foundation
Invite young children to explore real-world jobs through play. Each kit includes hands-on materials, role-play props, books, and simple activities that support curiosity, language development, and problem-solving while introducing a variety of careers.
Kit A: Healthcare & Engineering
Kit B: Public Safety & Science Explorers
Kit C: Agriculture & Computer Science
Kit D: Earth, Sky, and Space Science & Trades
Kit Sponsor:
Gorge Community Foundation (Salvador Fund)
Early Learning Career Kits
15 Tables - for STEM Events
6ft x 3ft Tables
Class set with assorted building elements: PreK+
Flower Garden Stacking Toys
300+ animal-themed Magnatilles: PreK+
Magnatiles - Animal Set
8 Sets + 12 Activities: PreK+
Magnetic Manipulatives
K-5 hands-on curriculum kit, providing career exposure: Elementary
Online lesson access with kit.
Kit Sponsors:
Airbus-Flexrotor & East Cascades Works
We Will Build It Better
Assorted specimens & magnifying glasses: PreK+
Resin Creatures
25 Testing Kits - PH, Nitrate, O2, Phosphate: Elementary+
Instructions included in kit.
Water Quality Testing Kit
24 dissection kits with 7 tools & trays: Elementary+
Dissection Kits & Dissection Trays
Class demonstration set for various physics concepts: Elementary
Demo cards included in kit.
Simple Machines
Blocks & Blueprints
30, fully adjustable: PreK+
Binoculars
Mental Blox Puzzle Game
Set of 3: PreK+
Number Balance
Logic puzzles: PreK+
Dinosaur Maze Puzzle
Stacking rocks class set: PreK+
Wooden Stacking Rocks
Sensory table, tools & beans: PreK+
Table Top Sensory Table, Tools & Beans
300+ Magnatiles: PreK+
