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STEAM Library Makers Logo and children dressed as flowers in pots illustration

STEAM Library Makers with Amazement Square: Planting Flowers

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Amazement Square and the Bedford Central Library are teaming together this year to present a series of STEAM programs for children ages 3 to 5.  Each month there will be a ...

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Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Amazement Square and the Bedford Central Library are teaming together this year to present a series of STEAM programs for children ages 3 to 5. 

Each month there will be a different theme and lesson. 

STEAM Library Makers Logo and children dressed as flowers in pots illustration

STEAM Library Makers with Amazement Square: Planting Flowers

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Amazement Square and the Forest Library are teaming together this year to present a series of STEAM programs for children ages 3 to 5.  Each month there will be a different...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Amazement Square and the Forest Library are teaming together this year to present a series of STEAM programs for children ages 3 to 5. 

Each month there will be a different theme and lesson.  

Illustration of 3 children tending seedlings in a raised bed.

STEAM Club: Garden Day Edition

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Outside at Big Island Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Time to get our hands dirty! Today we’ll examine the three raised beds in the garden that the school shares with the library. We’ll turn our soil and amend it if necessary, then pl...

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Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Outside
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Time to get our hands dirty! Today we’ll examine the three raised beds in the garden that the school shares with the library.

Legos surrounding a lego heart

Building Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks and K’nex connectors to construct what your imag...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library for Building Club! Use our assortment of building materials including LEGO® bricks, wooden blocks and K’nex connectors to construct what your imagination sees OR accept the challenge of the month.

AI image of a young scientist holding a book in the jungle.

Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Main Library Area at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!  Members of the au...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise!

AI image of a young scientist holding a book in the jungle.

Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bedford Main Library Area at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!  Members of the au...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise!

AI Image of two children digging up fossils at the library.

Journey to the Past: Fossil Expedition!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Join us today for a STEM event to uncover the fossilized remains of prehistoric creatures.  All participants will be able to keep whatever they find. Children under 12 M...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us today for a STEM event to uncover the fossilized remains of prehistoric creatures. 

All participants will be able to keep whatever they find.

Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

AI image of a young scientist holding a book in the jungle.

Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!  Members of the au...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise!

AI image of a young scientist holding a book in the jungle.

Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!  Members of the au...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise!

AI image of a young scientist holding a book in the jungle.

Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!  Members of the au...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise!

AI image of a young scientist holding a book in the jungle.

Talewise Presents Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise! Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!  Members of the au...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all-new, interactive STEM show presented by Talewise!

AI image of bubbles and books.

Bubble Blast Party

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Moneta Outside at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Have a blast with bubbles of all types at our bubble party! Blow big bubbles and small ones, try to catch some bubbles, and even be surrounded by a bubble.  Also, create so...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Outside
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have a blast with bubbles of all types at our bubble party!

Blow big bubbles and small ones, try to catch some bubbles, and even be surrounded by a bubble.  Also, create some bubble art and do bubble experiments!

AI image of a rocket in space.

Adventure with Rockets

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Adventure to space with your very own rocket!  Join us as we make rockets from paper and launch them outside. This program is for children ages 7+ and their families; ...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Adventure to space with your very own rocket!  Join us as we make rockets from paper and launch them outside.

AI image of a rocket in space.

Adventure with Rockets

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Adventure to space with your very own rocket!  Join us as we make rockets from paper and launch them outside. This program is for children ages 7+ and their families; ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Adventure to space with your very own rocket!  Join us as we make rockets from paper and launch them outside.

AI Kaleidoscope pattern.

Make Your Own Kaleidoscope

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Go on an adventure in STEM as we explore the concepts of light, reflections, and symmetry by making our own Kaleidoscopes!

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Go on an adventure in STEM as we explore the concepts of light, reflections, and symmetry by making our own Kaleidoscopes!

AI illustration of an astronaut eating in space.

How to Eat in Space: A NASA Program

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Special guest and NASA presenter, Renee Naden, will help talk about how astronauts eat and space as well how they sometimes even grow their own food.  Hear some stories, explo...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Special guest and NASA presenter, Renee Naden, will help talk about how astronauts eat and space as well how they sometimes even grow their own food.  Hear some stories, explore through crafts, and have fun with STEAM during this special disc

AI image of a bluejay and a cardinal in a library.

Bird Quest

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Kids and families, come enjoy an outdoor birding adventure inside the library! What birds can you spot?  Can you match the birdcalls and identify the birds?  Join us f...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Kids and families, come enjoy an outdoor birding adventure inside the library!

What birds can you spot?  Can you match the birdcalls and identify the birds?  Join us for this bird watching scavenger hunt and find out!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

AI illustration of two children dressed in lab coats in the woods.

Everyone Can Be A Scientist

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center! They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have goin...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center!

They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have going on at the center that you can be a part of.

AI illustration of two children dressed in lab coats in the woods.

Everyone Can Be A Scientist

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center! They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have goin...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center!

They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have going on at the center that you can be a part of.

AI illustration of two children dressed in lab coats in the woods.

Everyone Can Be A Scientist

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center! They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have goin...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center!

They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have going on at the center that you can be a part of.