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STEAM Together

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STEAM Together is a multigenerational program for kids ages 6-7 and a caregiver. During this hands-on experience, we will explore a science, technology, engineering, art, or math concept and then build, create, or experiment with some aspect of that concept. STEAM Together offers a fun and educational opportunity for one-on-one time with the child in your life. 

 

Upcoming sessions

Monday, October 11 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Community Room — Balance — Register

Summer STEAM

May 17, 2021 | strande

 

Welcome to 62 Days of Summer STEAM!  STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Scroll down to find different STEAM topics to explore this summer. We've got something for all ages and interests.

Don't forgot to check out our STEAM titles, we've got books on every topic, and plenty for grownup readers, too.

STEAM Booms and Builds

Where Art and Science Meet

May 17, 2021 | strande

Art and science seem so different, but they actual meet, overlap, and inform each other in many different areas. Try one of these book suggestions to see how creativity and scientific methods go hand in hand.

The secret language of color : science, nature, history, culture, beauty of red, orange, yellow, green, blue & violet by Joann Eckstut

The Secret Language of Color imparts a beautiful and thorough investigation into the nature of color, such as how and why we see color, rainbows, animals with color vision far superior and inferior to our own, how our language influences the colors we see, and much more.

Seeing science : how photography reveals the universe by edited by Marvin Heiferman

Photography and science have long been intertwined, helping to shape the way we look at the world. Scientists use photography as a way to gather information, explore, and learn, but just as important, photography is also used to promote scientific advances and has long served as an interface between the sciences and the public.

Virologists, Epidemiologists, and Public Health, Oh My

May 17, 2021 | strande

Throughout history, humans have fought against invisible bacteria, viruses, and fungi that make us sick. There are many people who have made incredible discoveries that helped us learn about the diseases that plague us and how to vanquish them; learn about some of these people, and others involved in fighting off these public health threats.

Titles are listed with those intended for older audiences toward the bottom.

The polio pioneer : Dr. Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine by Linda Elovitz Marshall

The child of immigrants who never learned to speak English, Jonas was struck by the devastation he saw when the soldiers returned from battle after WWII. Determined to help, he worked to become a doctor and eventually joined the team that created the influenza vaccine. 

Dr. Fauci : how a boy from Brooklyn became America's doctor by Kate Messner

This narrative follows Anthony from his Brooklyn beginnings through medical school and his challenging role working with seven US presidents to tackle some of the biggest public health challenges of the past fifty years, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explosive Summer Reads

May 17, 2021 | strande

Explosions can be both cool and terrifying. If you're not interested in the hazards of explosive science experiments, try one of these titles where you can experience different kinds of explosions and high-pressure situations from a distance. Titles intended for older audiences are at the bottom of the list.

Alfred Nobel : the man behind the Peace Prize by Kathy-jo Wargin

Alfred Nobel invented dynamite, and became very wealthy from his invention. Saddened by its use for harmful destruction, Nobel left his fortune to create yearly prizes for those who have rendered the greatest services to mankind: The Nobel Prizes.

The day the universe exploded my head : poems to take you into space and back again by Allan Wolf

With poetry that is equal parts accurate and entertaining -- and illustrations that are positively out of this world -- this book will enthrall amateur stargazers and budding astrophysicists as it reveals many of the wonders our universe holds. Don't let your head explode with the awesomeness within.

Thorndyke Thoughts: Animal Smackdown

February 18, 2021 | Thorndyke
Kermit Versus Thorndyke Smackdown

 

Hey Kids,

Ever wondered whether a mosquito could take on a great white shark? Me neither. But now that you're thinking about it, how do a mosquito and a great white match up? If you're curious about this and other animal matchups, check out some of the books below. 

Bear Hugs,

Thorndyke

Animal smackdown : surprising animal matchups with surprising results by Emily Krieger

This title has lots of different matchups, if you just can't make a choice.

Inventors and Scientists

July 21, 2020 | strande

Get inspired by the lives of real people whose curiosity and drive led them to become scientists, inventors, makers, and creators.

Dear Benjamin Banneker by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Also available in: e-book

Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. For more on Benjamin Banneker, look up JBIO BANNEKER.

Patricia Bath and laser surgery by Ellen Labrecque
Also available in: e-book | e-audiobook

Patricia Bath made significant contributions to ophthalmology and laser surgery. For more on Patricia Bath, look up JBIO BATH.

Time's Person of the Year 2019

December 11, 2019 | SuzyQ

Time Magazine has chosen 16-year old climate activist Greta Thunberg as the 2019 Person of the Year.

Our house is on fire : Greta Thunberg's call to save the planet by illustrator Jeanette Winter
A bright future : how some countries have solved climate change and the rest can follow by 1952- Joshua S. Goldstein

Virtual STEAM Curiosity

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Kids aged 8-10 who are interested in science, technology, engineering, art, and math are invited to join us and explore various STEAM topics. First, kids will be introduced to a topic and the supporting ideas behind it. From there, participants will be given a problem and challenged to engineer a solution or create an example. Challenging, unusual and different, these programs are a great way to exercise the brain in the most fun way possible.
  • One week prior to the program, registered participants will receive an email with instructions for picking up program supplies and attending the live Zoom program.

Upcoming sessions

Saturday, October 23 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Online — Space Exploration — Register
Monday, November 15 - 7:00 PM — Online

Chasing the Moon

July 19, 2019 | SuzyQ

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing by watching some of these fascinating films on the race to be the first to the moon.

For all mankind [videodisc]
Race to the moon [videodisc]: the daring adventure of Apollo 8
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