Check out our collection of Experience Kits at the Neenah Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Neenah Public Library, each kit includes a variety of items with almost everything you need to experience a new interest, skill, craft, or game!
Have you always wanted to try making pasta from scratch? Check out the Fresh Pasta Kit before purchasing your own pasta maker. Interested in weaving? Try out your skills with our Weaving for Beginners Kit.
Please note that the Experience Kits may not be appropriate for all individuals. Please read the instructions and safety information included in each kit. The kits can be checked out for 14 days.
Call 920-886-6315 to place a hold, or place a copy-level hold on the kit through the online catalog.
Please reach out with any questions!
NPL Experience Kit Collection
- Beginners Loom-Large
- Beginners Loom-Small
- Yarn in Assorted Colors
- Four Wooden Weaving Tools
- Warp Thread
- Scissors
- Clear Craft Glue
- Little Loom Weaving by Andreia Gomes
- Beginner Flower & Leaf Press
- Flower & Leaf Press: Basic Supplies
- The Art of Pressed Flowers & Leaves by Jennie Ashmore
- Crafting With Flowers by Katie Meadow
- Wildflowers of Wisconsin Field Guide by Stan Tekiela
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Clear Craft Glue
- Craft Tape
- Assorted Crepe & Cardstock Paper
- Tracing Paper
- Paper-Covered Floral Wire
- Floral Tape
- Cotton Spun Paper Balls
- Scissors
- Clear Craft Glue
- Paper Curler & Scoring Tool
- Paper Templates for Flower Designs
- Crepe Paper Flowers by Lia Griffith
- Manual Pasta Roller
- Pasta Drying Rack
- French Rolling Pin
- Pasta Cutter Wooden Rolling Pin
- Gnocchi Board & Roller
- Square & Circular Ravioli Stamps
- Crinkle Pasta Wheel Cutter
- Mastering Pasta by Marc Vetri
- Homemade Pasta Made Simple by Manuela Zangara
- 1 Wooden Embroidery Hoop
- Cloth Printed with an Embroidery Pattern
- A Variety of Embroidery Thread
- Scissors
- Seam Ripper
- Embroidery Needles & Threader
- Embroidery: A Step-By-Step Guide by DK
- Thread Folk by Libby Moore
- Binoculars 10 X 42
- Smartphone Adapter for Binoculars
- Blank Field Notebook
- North American Bird Watching for Beginners by Sharon Stiteler
- Birds Of Wisconsin Field Guide by Stan Tekiela
- Hiking Wisconsin: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hikes by Kevin Revolinski
- Wisconsin Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species by James Kavanagh
- Book: Brain Games: Amazing Places! Picture Puzzles
- Book: Brain Games: Remember When? Picture Puzzles
- Assortment of 3D Wooden Puzzles
Hand Lettering and Calligraphy Kit
- Lettering & Modern Calligraphy by Paper Peony Press
- Calligraphy Stencil Set
- Tracing Paper
- Calligraphy Practice Paper
- Set of Illustration Markers
- Set of Felt Tipped Brush Pens
- Graphite Pencils
- Artist Quality Paper
- Blank Cards & Envelopes
Pickleball set is approximately 24 lbs.
Pickleball set dimensions: 22 feet x 36 inches x 34 inches at the center.
- Pickleball Net Stand with Wheels (Assembly Required)
- Pickleball Net
- 4 Pickleball Paddles
- 6 Pickleball Balls
- Court Markers
- 1 Carrying Case
The Ladder Toss Kit requires assembly and is approximately 13 pounds.
- 2 Metal Ladder Toss Targets (Assembly is Required)
- 4 Base Supports
- 4 Vertical Supports
- 6 Scoring Rungs
- 8 Rung Screws
- 2 Scoring Magnets
- 6 Bolos
- 1 Instruction Sheet For Assembly & Game Setup
- 1 Carrying Case
- The Ladder Toss Kit is approximately 13 pounds
- Dimensions of Carrying Case: L x W x H: 36.5 x 6.5 x 6 inches
- Dimensions when Assembled: L x W x H: 5 x 5 x 37 inches
- 1 King Kubb
- 10 Kubb Blocks
- 6 Kubb Tossing Dowels
- 4 Corner Pegs
- 1 Kubb Game Instruction Sheet
- 1 Canvas Carrying Bag
Giant Checkers and Tic-Tac-Toe Kit
- 1 Reversible Canvas Game Mat
- 24 Foam Discs
- 1 Instruction Sheet
- 1 Carrying Case
- 6 Giant Wooden Dice
- 1 Dry Erase Scoreboard
- 1 Dry Erase Marker
- 1 Instruction Sheet
- 1 Carrying Case
- 2 Piece Wooden Target Frame (Assembly Required)
- 6 Throwing Rings
- 1 Instruction Sheet
- 1 Carrying Case
Bocce ball kit is approximately 13.5 pounds. The bocce balls are made from heavy resin, use caution.
- 8 90 mm Resin Bocce Balls
- 1 40 Mm White Pallino/Jack Ball
- 1 Distance Marker
- 1 Instruction Sheet
- 1 Canvas Carrying Case
- 56 Wooden Blocks
- 1 Instruction Sheet
- 1 Dry Erase Scoring Card
- 1 Dry Erase Marker
- 1 Carrying Case