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
We Will Build It Better
K-5 hands-on curriculum kit, providing career exposure: Elementary
Online lesson access with kit.
Kit Sponsors:
Airbus-Flexrotor & East Cascades Works
Science of Energy Kit & Guide
Hands-on experiments to explore energy forms & transformations: 3rd-12th grade lesson plans included.
Lego Spike Prime Robotics
Kits reserved for competitive robotics team use.
Dissection Kits & Dissection Trays
24 dissection kits with 7 tools & trays: Elementary+
Simple Machines
Class demonstration set for various physics concepts: Elementary
Demo cards included in kit.
Blocks & Blueprints
Binoculars
30, fully adjustable: PreK+
Mental Blox Puzzle Game
Resin Creatures
Assorted specimens & magnifying glasses: PreK+
Dinosaur Maze Puzzle
Logic puzzles: PreK+
Wooden Stacking Rocks
Stacking rocks class set: PreK+
Table Top Sensory Table, Tools & Beans
Sensory table, tools & beans: PreK+
Magnatiles
300+ Magnatiles: PreK+
Lego BriQ Essentials
Water Quality Testing Kit
25 Testing Kits - PH, Nitrate, O2, Phosphate: Elementary+
Instructions included in kit.
Number Balance
Set of 3: PreK+
6ft x 3ft Tables
15 Tables - for STEM Events
Flower Garden Stacking Toys
Class set with assorted building elements: PreK+
Magnatiles - Animal Set
300+ animal-themed Magnatilles: PreK+
Magnetic Manipulatives
8 Sets + 12 Activities: PreK+
