With all the new technologies and apps being developed these days, it has never been easier to learn about intriguing topics in science! Olney Library is offering free, hands-on workshops that will help kids explore basic concepts in engineering, coding, forensics, and chemistry. We will have mini-robots and other technologies available for kids to tinker with… sign up so your children can express their creativity while learning science!
Upcoming Science Saturday events are:
Colorful Chemistry – October 21, 2 pm
This set of experiments is great for young scientists and artists! Students will separate color marker inks, use special plastic beads to test for UV rays, and test the pH of household liquids using a color-changing indicator. Ages 7-14. Please register online. Limited to 25 participants. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Olney Chapter.
Olney Cup Challenge – November 11, 4 pm
Back by popular demand: this activity never fails to generate excitement and lots of shrieks as mighty towers tumble over! Build with cups and compete to build the tallest cup tower you can. Ages 6 and up. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Olney Chapter.
Making Recycled Paper – November 18, 2 pm
This program focuses on the importance of recycling for the benefit of the environment. Kids will explore the properties of plants used to make paper, along with the history of the paper-making process. Students will use shredded paper to make pulp and form new sheets of paper. Ages 7-14. Please register online. Limited to 25 participants. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Olney Chapter.
Play and Learn Coding with Code-a-Pillar – November 25, 10:30 am
Kids will learn about coding in a fun way while playing with Code-a-pillar and Cubetto learning toys! You must register online. Ages 5-8 only. Limited to 9 participants.
RECENT PROGRAMS
Our first two successful Science Saturday events were:
Coding with Ozobots (Oct 7) — Children let their imaginations soar by designing complex ‘tracks’ for Ozobot robots to follow, while adding ‘codes’ to control how fast they moved and enable other tricks like spinning. Kids (and adults) were having so much fun they weren’t ready to leave when the workshop was over. One young coder said, “I love this!”
Crime Scene Investigation (Sept 16) — Children learned how to use science to reveal clues not easily seen by the human eye! This fascinating program led students through an investigation of techniques used by professional crime scene investigators such as detecting fingerprints, observational skills, and unknown liquid and fiber identification.
Check out recent photos and videos here!
Labels: Olney, Olney Library, Programs and Events, STEM
Play and Learn Coding with Code-a-Pillar – November 25, 10:30 am
