Check out our series of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs for kids and teens:
An ongoing series of art-related projects offered free at the library. Use your imagination to create a variety of projects.
Play with Sphero robots and meet J.D., our programmable humanoid robot that talks, dabs, and moonwalks! Fun for the whole family and is suggested for kids ages 5 and up.
Build a hovercraft using a balloon and a paper plate! Suggested for children ages 5 and up.
Download hovercraft instructions to complete this project at home or at school:
Creative coding emphasizes creativity in computing over technical details. This program supports the development of personal connections to computing by drawing upon creativity, imagination, and interests. Children and families will have fun exploring and creating a variety of interactive media projects using the Scratch programming language, Makey Makey, and the BBC Micro:bit. For children ages 8-18. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
Bring your imagination and have fun painting with glow sticks and other luminous utensils on a big screen. Fun for the whole family!
Have fun building your own pulley and automaton with cardboard! All supplies will be provided. For kids ages 5 and up. #MCPLSTEAMAheadKids
Build your own roller coaster with pipe foam and race marbles through loops and turns. Suggested for children ages 6 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
Build a shelter out of newspapers!
Have fun programming robots! Program the ozobots using color-coding and block-based coding with the Ozoblockly app.
For kids ages 7-18 years old. For more information, call 219-873-3055 and ask for Dave.
Discover how circuits work as you create a greeting card or other artwork that lights up. For information, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave.
Download our presentation from MC Maker Fest 2018 on paper circuits with info and links to projects, supplies, and more:
Use paper plates and string to put together and decorate wheels that can race and jump ramps in this interactive science program for the family!
Build a rubber band powered car! For ages 7 and up. All materials will be provided. The child must be present to receive materials.
We’ll provide all the materials you need to make a projector for your smart phone. Watch videos and view photos on a “big screen.” Limited to the first 20 attendees. This program is for ages 11 through 18 years (if still in high school).
Join us to make a rocket from paper and watch your rocket soar from a launchpad made with PVC pipe and a two-liter plastic bottle!
This program is fun for the whole family and is suggested for children ages 7 and up.
Join us for a fun, introductory workshop on 3D modeling with Tinkercad. Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding that helps you make or design anything! For ages 12 – 18. For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave or Jonathan.
Who can build the highest tower using just spaghetti and marshmallows? Find out by taking the tower challenge!
