Get together and explore science, technology, engineering and math at the library. Learn about honeybees, Minnesota wildlife, explore engineering and more.
Preschool STEM
Explore and play with science, technology, engineering and math concepts at this program designed for preschoolers. Geared for youth ages 3–6 with their caregivers.
Farmington
Friday, May 3, 9:30–11 a.m.
Chickens, Chickens, Chickens
Learn about chickens as you get hands on with a hen, a rooster and even some baby chicks. Geared for youth ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Supported by the Friends of the Wentworth Library.
Wentworth
Saturday, May 11, 10–10:45 a.m.
Kaposia
Thursday, June 6, 10–10:45 a.m.
Heritage
Saturday, July 20, 2–3 p.m.
Farmington
Saturday, Aug. 3, 10–10:45 a.m.
Homeschool STEM: Raptors of Minnesota
Explore the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Learn the three key features of all raptors and why they are different from other birds. Presented by The Raptor Center. Geared for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of Wescott Library.
Wescott
Tuesday, May 14, 2–2:45 p.m.
Build with Train Tracks
Drop in and play with a variety of train accessories. Use your imagination to build the ultimate train track with a variety of tracks, bridges, trains, stations and more. Presented by Melon Seeds. Geared for ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
Wentworth
Wednesday, May 15, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Close Encounters with Insects and Their Relatives
Use all your senses to learn about the mysterious world of bugs, insects and their relatives. Examine up close an assortment of live arthropods, see unique preserved insects from around the world and learn about the defenses they use to survive. Presented by The Bug Zone. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with their caregivers.
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, June 1, 1–2 p.m.
RAD Zoo
Come see some slimy and scaly creatures from the RAD Zoo. Meet an amphibian, some turtles, lizards, snakes and a small alligator. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with their caregivers.
Wescott
Tuesday, June 25, 10–11 a.m.
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, July 6, 1–2 p.m.
Robert Trail
Friday, July 12, 10–11 a.m.
Marble Run
Work cooperatively to build marble runs and see how fast and far you can make marbles travel. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 6–10.
Heritage
Monday, July 8
10–11 a.m. Registration begins June 10.
2–3 p.m. Registration begins June 10.
Tween Tuesday: Full STEAM Ahead
Drop in and join us for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) games and activities. For ages 8–13.
Wescott
Tuesday, July 16, 2–3:30 p.m.
Fun Science
Experience a variety of interactive fun visual science activities that will have kids oohing and aahing. Participants will be invited up to participate. Presented by America's Fun Science with science teacher Dr. Tyrone E. Carter. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with their caregivers.
Robert Trail
Saturday, July 20, 10:30–11 a.m.
Galaxie
Friday, July 26, 10–10:30 a.m.
Inver Glen
Thursday, Aug. 1, 10–10:30 a.m.
Northwoods Animals
Meet live animals as we travel through the different levels of the deciduous forest and find out who lives here and what tools they have to do their job. Every animal has a role to fill in the environment. Presented by the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center. Geared for youth ages 9 and older. Siblings welcome.
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, Aug. 3, 1–2 p.m.