Derby Neck Library to host STEM Saturdays

DERBY - Starting THIS Saturday, Feb. 7 at Derby Neck Library: STEM Saturdays.
For this first expedition, we're throwing a party complete with snacks, beverages, and raffle prizes! 

Drop in any time from 2-4 p.m. to build a boat and test how much weight it can hold while floating (all ages). 

Come before or afterwards for a performance of "Moana" Tales and Tunes. Shipbuilding-themed prize basket will be raffled off at 4 p.m.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Oxford Public Library to hold STEM Challenge to create flower art

 

Children to learn cabbage chemistry at Ansonia Library science program

 

Beacon Falls Public Library reschedules after-school balloon science fun

Register for one of two new dates here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../rescheduled-stem-after...

The Library is at 10 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library slates STEM Night for Grades 5-9

SHELTON - Registration for Grades 5-9 STEM Night: Playing Mario on Mushrooms is now open! 
Presented by the Southern Connecticut State University Maker Space: Using a circuit board known as a Makey-Makey we run an electrical current through portabella mushrooms to turn them into controllers. We will play the original Super Mario Bros that uses 3 lives, classic arcade style, and whoever has the most in-game points for those three lives will win the tournament! Entries can be single players or teams of 3.

This program is open to children in GRADES 5-9. Each child must register individually. Registration is required. Caregivers of children under the age of 12 must remain in the building for the duration of the program.The Library is at 41 Church St.

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=478247&PK=
This is shared from the Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.

Derby Public Library offers Build-It! activity Tuesday for all ages

DERBY - Derby Public Library will hold BUILD-IT! on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. The program is for all ages.

The Library is introducing a monthly, drop-in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activity to create your own structure masterpiece using an array of materials including building bricks, craft sticks, straws, clay, spaghetti, marshmallows and more. 

Individuals of all ages are welcome to get creative and invited to display their finished projects in the Children’s Room.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library slates Take & Make Fall Series for tweens, teens

Tween/Teen Take & Make Fall Series

Derby Public Library

Vestibule Pick-Up - Elizabeth Street entrance
Oct. 21 and 22, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Calling all tweens and teens! 

Tap into your creative talents with these bi-weekly packets featuring DIY activities and STEM projects. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/3AW8fTo

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library offers Tween/Teen Take & Make fall projects

DERBY -  Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., is holding Tween/Teen Take & Make Fall Series Vestibule Pick-Up (pre-registrants only) from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Friday.

Calling all tweens and teens! 

Tap into your creative talents with these bi-weekly packets featuring DIY activities and STEM projects.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Shelton History Center shares Shelton High School robotics team's 3D figurines

These 3D printed robot figurines were created by Team 230 at Shelton High School. 
The team was founded in 1998 to promote learning and knowledge for students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). These figurines were printed by the team from a pre-existing design that they modified to include 230. 
These figurines, and the materials that were donated with them, are just one of the many examples of how the Shelton Historical Society collects items from the past and present for the future.

*Information shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page.

Derby Public Library posts Digital DIY 'Sink or Float' experiment for children

DERBY - As part of Digital DIY, the Derby Public Library staff is offering you a chance on Wednesday, April 22 to flex your STEM muscles with this easy, fun-filled, at-home experiment!

Supplies:
You will need-
-A plastic container or bucket with water
-a variety of items to test if they sink or float
-Some suggested items could be:
-Ice cubes
-utensils like a spoon or fork
-coins
-string
-beads
-paper rolls
-aluminum foil

Instructions:
-Take your container and fill it half way with water
-Answer the questions labeled: ‘Before you start’ and write down your guesses
-Test each item that you have chosen one at a time and drop them into the water
-Observe which items floated and which ones sunk
-Answer the questions labeled: ‘After you’re done’
-If you want to do the experiment again, try using different items or try different sized items to see if their size changes the outcome

Before you Start Questions:
1. Which items do you think will float?
2. Which items do you think will sink?
3. Why do you think these items will float/sink?

After you’re Done Questions:
1. Were your predictions correct?
2. Look at the items that sank, do they have anything in common with one another?
3. Look at the items that floated, do they have anything in common with one another?

Finished the experiment? Show us how you did! Post a picture of the items you experimented with to our Facebook page!


*Information shared from a Facebook event page.

Beacon Falls Public Library to host Firefly Walk

Shared from the Beacon Falls Library Facebook page:

"Join us [at 8:15 p.m. July 20] for a family night out at Matthies Park! We will start with a story time under the pavilion, learn some fun facts about fireflies, and then try to observe some of these fascinating insects for ourselves.
Refreshments will be served under the pavilion following the walk (S'Mores and Hot Cocoa).

"This event is a fundraiser to support STEM and Robotics programming at the Beacon Falls Public Library.
Suggested donation is $5/family. Registration is requested so that we can plan for refreshments.
Please contact KVardon@biblio.org with any questions or for more information."

Matthies Park is on Pines Bridge Road in Beacon Falls.