Science Kits for Public Libraries (SKPL)

SKPL is an IEEE educational program that enables public libraries to loan science kits to youth.

For Libraries:
Grant applications will be accepted until 11:59pm CT on 15 January 2026.

Apply for a grant here
Boy taking home a kit.

 A future engineer checking out a backpack with a science kit.

Your donation makes science kits as easy to check out as books!

Donate to SKPL
Your donation of:
$1.88 enables a library to loan a kit to a young patron
$24.95 enables a library to buy a simple electronic circuits kit
$251.74 enables a library to purchase a robotics kit
$2,000 enables a library to build an entire science kit collection

SKPL Funded Libraries 2009-Present

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