(Westlake) Westlake Porter Public Library’s annual STEAM Week will take place July 14-18. STEAM Week focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in a variety of ways while helping kids prepare for the coming school year. All week long the library will feature blog posts on its website about the STEAM disciplines, as well as a variety of programs for all ages.
The schedule includes:
MONDAY, JULY 14:
Engineering Challenge: Skyscrapers – Presented by the Great Lakes Science Center
Students will transform into engineers when they are challenged to build a tower out of simple paper that can hold weight. Recommended for grades 1-2. Registration begins July 7.
(11-11:45 a.m.)
Grab your gear and join Freddy Fossil, a zany dinosaur hunter, for an upbeat and interactive show! Recommended for families with children in grades 1-5. Please register online.
(6:30-7:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Engineering Challenge: Rescue Mission – Presented by the Great Lakes Science Center
Students in small groups will use the engineering and design process to construct a solution to complete their mission. Recommended for grades 3-5. Please register online.
(11-11:45 a.m.)
Experience the wonders of the cosmos as we put state-of-the-art telescopes into your hands, allowing you to explore planets, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters, and more. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Please register online.
(9-11 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Level up at your library Makerspace! Make a special Makerspace project for this weekly program. Recommended for ages 11-15. Child must have a user agreement signed by a parent or guardian prior to July 9 and must have a library card. Registration begins July 2.
(2-2:30 p.m.)
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 a.m. in the Porter Room. Join us at noon in the library lobby for the official egg drop. Recommended for all ages. No registration required.
(11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Drop in and make your own slime in this fun, hands-on activity! Recommended for grades K-6.
(2-4 p.m.)
FRIDAY, JULY 18
Celebrate STEAM week and attend a virtual program with the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. This event will be screened in the Porter Room. No registration required.
(10-10:45 a.m.)
For more information or to register, please call 440-871-2600 or visit westlakelibrary.org/events.
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