Thanksgiving Holiday Library Hours

The Library will close at 5PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.  Happy Thanksgiving!

STEAM LAB for Ages 10-16

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Age Group:

Kids, Tweens & Teens
Registration for this event will be open from December 1, 2024 @ 8:00am to January 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Allowed Ages: 10 to 16

Program Description

Event Details

Welcome to STEAM Lab!  This time is for students ages 10-16 to use the MakerLab, try new equipment and deepen skills. Teen volunteers will be on hand to help assist.  

Robotics Station:  Free build with the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kits, tinker with an Arduino and meet OttoDIY, a programable 3D printed robot with Arduino components.  

Textile Station:  We will have one sewing machine set up and supplies for hand sewing.  Try a simple starter project or work on your own project after you've learned the basics.  

CAD Design:  Use Tinkercad to design for 3D printing or the laser cutter.  During STEAM Lab, only designs that you have created will be 3D printed.  Prints may take longer than class time to complete and can be picked up later. Laser cutter material will be limited to cardboard and scarps of wood.

Cricut Cutting Machine: We'll have a featured project to try on the Cricut or you can use the Cricut software or Inkscape to create your own designs.  

Please register for each week you wish to attend.  You may come any time in the 4-5:30 window and stay as long as you are interested.  For January, we will meet on January 8, 15, 22, and 29.

Registration opens December 1 at 8am.

                         

Accessibility and Accommodations

We strive to facilitate access to information and Library services for all patrons. If you have questions about accessibility or a request for accommodation, please phone 203-594-5002, email the librarian in charge of this program (see contact info above), or email [email protected] with as much lead time as possible.

Thank You for Your Support!

The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Library’s Annual Fund so we can continue to offer programs like this one.