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Homeschool Explorers: Spring STEM

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families

Spark curiosity and explore the wonders of science in this monthly program for homeschool families.  Enjoy hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and a welcoming space to learn together.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spark curiosity and explore the wonders of science in this monthly program for homeschool families.  Enjoy hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and a welcoming space to learn together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Pets

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Puppies and kitties and fish, oh my! Many people have pets they love at home. This session will allow children to explore different pets and ways to care for them. We'd love to hear about your pets if you have them! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Puppies and kitties and fish, oh my! Many people have pets they love at home. This session will allow children to explore different pets and ways to care for them. We'd love to hear about your pets if you have them! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Pets

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Puppies and kitties and fish, oh my! Many people have pets they love at home. This session will allow children to explore different pets and ways to care for them. We'd love to hear about your pets if you have them! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Puppies and kitties and fish, oh my! Many people have pets they love at home. This session will allow children to explore different pets and ways to care for them. We'd love to hear about your pets if you have them! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Cars and STEM

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Families, Everyone
Let's Explore:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Do you need a brake from the fast lane? Let's explore stem activities with toy cars. Bring your favorite toy car or use the ones provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Do you need a brake from the fast lane? Let's explore stem activities with toy cars. Bring your favorite toy car or use the ones provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

Family STEM: Aerodynamics

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Explore aerodynamics with hands-on activities for all ages. 

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore aerodynamics with hands-on activities for all ages. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Weather

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

From sunshine to rainstorms and everything in between, the seasons bring many different types of weather that impacts us all.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

From sunshine to rainstorms and everything in between, the seasons bring many different types of weather that impacts us all.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Weather

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

From sunshine to rainstorms and everything in between, the seasons bring many different types of weather that impacts us all.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

From sunshine to rainstorms and everything in between, the seasons bring many different types of weather that impacts us all.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Three children working together to build something out of mechanical pieces.

Tech Time: STEM Kits

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Three children working together to build something out of mechanical pieces.

Tech Time: STEM Kits

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Plants

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Join us for an exploration of plants and how they grow! Children will get to dig into the world of plants and participate in hands-on activities that show the many aspects of plant life. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exploration of plants and how they grow! Children will get to dig into the world of plants and participate in hands-on activities that show the many aspects of plant life. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Plants

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Join us for an exploration of plants and how they grow! Children will get to dig into the world of plants and participate in hands-on activities that show the many aspects of plant life. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exploration of plants and how they grow! Children will get to dig into the world of plants and participate in hands-on activities that show the many aspects of plant life. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.