STEM for Kids
Get together and explore science, technology, engineering and math at the library. Get up close to a lizard, experiment different airways with PVC pipes and more.
Build It Challenge
Drop in for a hands-on building challenge where imagination meets engineering. Use a variety of everyday objects and materials to stack, balance, and construct your own towering creations. Then test their limits by knocking them down and starting again. For youth ages 4 and older.
Pleasant Hill
Thursdays, 2–4 p.m.
July 9
Aug. 13
Amazing Mazes
Design, build and test a homemade marble maze that puts your skills to the ultimate challenge. Projects made during the workshop will be sent with 4-H staff to be on display during the Dakota County Fair. Participants will be able to pick their projects up at the library after the fair. Registration required. For youth ages 6 and older. Presented in partnership with Dakota County 4-H.
Pleasant Hill
Thursday, July 16, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins June 18.
Hens and Roosters
Join a Naturalist from Dodge Nature Center to learn about chickens as you get up close with a hen and rooster. From meat to eggs and even pest control, chickens are an important part of a farm. For youth ages 4 and older. Siblings welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Pleasant Hill Library.
Lac Lavon Park, 15501 Lac Lavon Drive, Burnsville
Friday, July 17, 10–10:45 a.m.
Chemists in the Library
Drop in to explore hands-on chemistry activities lead by volunteers from the MInnesota American Chemical Society. Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with a variety of activities. For youth ages 6 and older.
Inver Glen
Saturday, July 25, 1:30–3 p.m.
STEM Challenge
Explore and play with science, technology, engineering and math concepts. From pendulum towers to paper rockets, this program will challenge you to put on your thinking cap and get creative. For youth ages 6–12.
Farmington
Fridays, 3–4 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24
Balloon Cars
Learn about wheels, axles and air movement then make and personalize your own balloon powered car. Projects made during the workshop will be sent with 4-H staff to be on display during the Dakota County Fair. Participants will be able to pick their projects up at the library after the fair. Registration required. For youth ages 6 and older. Presented in partnership with Dakota County 4-H.
Inver Glen
Tuesday, July 21, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins June 23.
Pipes and Pressure: Airways
Drop-in to explore engineering by building airways with PVC pipes. Create a variety of airways and experiment with feathers, ping pong balls and other lightweight props. Presented by Melon Seeds. For youth ages 6 and older with their caregivers.
Wentworth
Monday, July 27, 4–6 p.m.
RAD Zoo
Come see some slimy and scaly creatures from the RAD Zoo. Meet an amphibian, some turtles, lizards, snakes and a small alligator. Geared for ages 5 and older with their caregivers.
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2–2:45 p.m.
Open Build
Drop in and discover what you can create with Lego, blocks, not-blocks, and marble run sets. Challenge yourself and your imagination. For youth ages 5 and up.
Wescott
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2–3:30 p.m.
STEM Inspiration Stations
Dig into the wonders of science by trying accessible, engaging activities that bring the inner child out of everyone. Have fun with electrifying gizmos or perfecting your engineering innovation. Presented by The Bakken Museum. For youth ages 5 and older.
Inver Glen
Thursday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.–noon
Heritage
Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.–noon