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.
April 2024 Kids & Tween Activities
National Library Week Book Nook ContestStep into a world of tiny wonders during National Library Week! Our Book Nook Contest invites you to explore Small Adventures to Amazing Places! From fantastical realms to cozy real-world corners, you may create a miniature...
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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...
Summer STEM – Coded Messages
Encode hidden messages with a crayon and water color paint! Use the white crayon to write out your message on a blank piece of paper. To reveal your...
Summer STEM for Kids and Tweens
Summer STEM for Kids and Tweens This summer, we'll be doing video crafting focusing on STEM activities. Our Kids' Corner and Tween Scene web pages...
Summer STEM – Charm the Dragon
Experiment with static electricity and charm a tissue paper dragon! Place your tissue paper over your dragon template. Trace the lines and cut out...
March Kids and Tweens Make and Take Crafts – CANCELLED
Make and Take Crafts 2nd and 4th Thursday’s at 4:00-4:30 pm in the Community Room March 12th: Pirates! March 26th: Crocs -n- Clocks (Play Minute to...
February Kids and Tweens Make and Take Crafts
Make and Take Crafts 2nd and 4th Thursday’s at 4:00-4:30 pm in the Community Room February 13th: Shadow puppet theater and drawing February 27th: ...
January Kids and Tweens Make and Take Crafts
Make and Take Crafts 2nd and 4th Thursday’s at 4:00-4:30 pm in the Community Room January 9th: Fun with Marble Run January 23rd: Fun with Snow Ages...
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