The Library had been hosting STEAM labs in the library before the pandemic began. They are hands-on science activities aimed at children 7 and up, and have been very popular.
The classes moved online as the pandemic did, featuring inexpensive household materials. A recent build-a-volcano lab required: an empty 8oz bottle with a narrow top, a party hat, a tray (or a surface you didn’t mind getting messy), and, of course, baking soda and vinegar.
The STEAM classes’ goal is to keep students interested in science, even during distance learning when engagement can be tough. Class attendance online has spiked to upwards of 250 children in each class, and because the classes are online, attendees are coming from places like Florida, India, and Mexico. The Library’s virtual classes have made a difference not only in our community, but around the globe!
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