Kid and Tween STEAM
Activities Blog
For KIDS AND TWEENS AGES 6 TO 11
Here you’ll find all the blog posts for our Kids and Tween STEAM Activities. You can also watch all the How-To videos on our YouTube channel.
Kid and Tween STEAM Activities are held every second and fourth Tuesday. Take n’ Go Kits with all the supplies are available the scheduled day of the craft at our Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
January Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens
Story TimeJanuary Story Time is serving up something soup-er! Book Babies (infants/babies not yet walking and their caregivers) meet Wednesdays at 9:30 AM with songs, stories, and sensory fun for our "Soup’s On!" theme. (Library Closed Jan. 1) Toddler Time (walking...
Upcoming Kid and Tween STEAM Activities in September
Upcoming Kid and Tween STEAM activities In September Our STEAM take n' go activities for ages 6-11 will become available for pickup at the Youth...
Summer STEM – Cave of Wonders Wishes in the Light – Lava Lamps
Travel to the Cave of Wonders and make a wish in the lights with this lava lamp! This is a bubble lamp in a bag. Things you will need include:...
Summer STEM – DIY DNA
Solve who broke into the Bears' house and ate their porridge by making this tasty DNA strand. There are four types of chemical bases in DNA. They...
Grab Lab – Hansel and Gretel’s Compass
Always find north with this simple compass! Make sure you have an adult help you for this craft. You will need: a bar magnet a large bowl a smaller...
Grab Lab – Ariel’s Periscope
Periscopes use mirrors to relay light and let you see around corners. Here's how to build your own! You will need: a pool noodle duct tape two 2...
Grab Lab – Hickory Dickory Water Clock
Water clocks have been used for centuries to tell time. Build your own using cardboard and cups! This week you will need: a long piece of cardboard...
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UPDATE: These kits have all been taken, but you can still watch the instructional videos to follow along with your own supplies!In place of...
Summer STEM – Film Canister Rocket
Learn about Newton's 3rd Law with these film canister rockets! Do this activity with an accompanying adult. You will need antacid tablets and a film...
Summer STEM – Parachute Knight
Experiment with air resistance by making parachutes! You will need string, a straw, a sandwich bag and/or coffee filter, and a toy figure. Pull one...
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