Exploration Collection

Explore new ideas wherever you are! With RPL’s Exploration Collection, you can borrow hands-on kits designed to spark creativity, inspire learning, and encourage play for all ages. Whether you are diving into science, exploring technology, or trying out a new hobby, there’s a kit waiting for you.

Indigenous Learning Kits

Indigenous Learning Kits: Residential Schools

Learn about the history and legacy of Residential Schools with these kits.

Indigenous Learning Kits: Métis

Explore the history of Métis communities and culture with these kits.

Indigenous Learning Kits: Coast Salish

Learn more about the diverse groups of Indigenous peoples and First Nations living along the Northwest Pacific Coast in BC with these kits.

Kits for Adults and Teens

Birdwatching ExplorePACKS

Start your birdwatching journey with a Birdwatching ExplorePACK. Everything you need is included!

Hiking ExplorePACKS

Hit the trails with a Hiking ExplorePACK! Everything you need for your next outdoor adventure is inside.

Fishing ExplorePACKS

Discover the joy of fishing! Borrow a Fishing ExplorePACK to get started.

Linda Perron Ukulele Lending Library

Learn how to play the ukulele by borrowing a ukulele kit!

Podcasting Kits

Launch your own podcast with this all-in-one kit, which includes all the essential gear you need to get recording!

Nostalgia Kits

Borrow a themed kit featuring memorabilia and artifacts from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, as well as historical recollections written by Richmond seniors.

Kits for Children and Families

Baby & Preschool Theme Boxes

Support early development with fun, educational kits designed for Babies (ages 0–3) and Preschoolers (ages 3+).

Kindergarten Readiness Theme Bags

Build kindergarten readiness with themed kits featuring hand-picked books that help children explore key concepts and develop important social skills.

STEAM Kits

STEAM Kits offer hands-on learning for school-aged children through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Each kit includes 2 books, 1 game or gadget, activities, and a feedback survey. Borrow for 3 weeks – place a hold or take one home today!

Active Mind Sets

Borrow a family-friendly kit featuring engaging games and puzzles designed to boost memory and cognitive skills.

Family Fun Night Kits

Play, connect, and unwind with the Family Fun Night Kits, which contain a curated mix of books and board games suitable for children and families.

Learning Kits

Make history come alive with learning kits packed with books, photographs, newspaper clippings, and more. Ideal for older children and teens to explore the past through engaging materials.

Storytime Kits

Deliver engaging Storytimes with themed kits designed to support reading readiness in preschool children. Each kit includes materials that help educators create fun and effective literacy programs.

StoryWalk® Kits

Turn reading into an immersive outdoor experience through StoryWalk® Kits. Designed for educators, each kit includes story pages that can be arranged along a path, combining movement, learning, and fun.