Have fun and connect with other teens this summer while exploring science, technology, engineering and math at the library.
Homeschool STEM: Fingerprint Exploration
Explore fingerprint inking, dusting, lifting and analysis. Discover which type of fingerprints you have. Then investigate the various ways of leaving behind, collecting and analyzing prints. Discuss arches, loops and whorls as pattern descriptors. Presented by Science from Scientists. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wescott Library. Registration required. For youth ages 8–15.
Wescott
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2–3 p.m. Registration begins Nov. 11.
Homeschool STEM: Leapin' Lizards
Meet exotic lizards from around the world up close. Learn fun facts about their diet, habitat, defense mechanisms and more. Presented by Snake Discovery. For youth ages 4 and older. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wescott Library.
Wescott
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2–2:45 p.m.
Nature's Teas
Learn about and taste a variety of teas you can craft from common native plants. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. For adults and teens. A Hastings Reads event.
Pleasant Hill
Thursday, Feb. 12, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 15.
Winter Wilderness Survival
Do you have what it takes to survive the winter wilderness? Learn the basics of shelter building and fire-starting, two of the most important survival skills. Dress for some outdoor activities. Presented by Dakota County Parks Naturalist. Registration required. For youth ages 8–15.
Farmington
Friday, Feb. 12, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 16.
Kaposia
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3–4 p.m. No registration needed.