STEM Workshop

The STEM Workshop formerly known as the Maker Workshop) is a program (Ages: 8 - 12) (Ages 7 permitted on case-by-case basis) where Library patrons can gather to create and invent, tinker and explore, and discover new things using a variety of equipment and craft materials. The program mainly focuses on STEM/STEAM activities, often with crafty elements. What is STEM/STEAM? Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics!

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Upcoming themes include:

January (9th & 23rd) (Through the Weather, Altogether!) We will be extending our teachings on temperature and the weather and will be conducing some activites on the topic of thunderstorms, tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanos!

Feburary (13th and 27th) (Tentative: Let's Clone Some Gemstones!) We will be doing some teachings on how rocks & minerals are made, why certain gems and metals are more valued than others, and will create our own crystals!
(Please Note: Subject to Change)

March (13th & 27th) (Tentative: Palms Sweaty, Bridge Spaghetti!) We will be doing some teachings on architectural integrity, skim over concepts of civil enginnering, and will create testable bridges using spaghetti and marshmellows!
(Please Note: Subject to Change)

April (10th & 24th) (Tentative: Paper Aviators II!) We will be doing some teachings on aircraft carriers, how they divert energy to launch planes, and will create our own paper equivalents for launching and landing!
(Please Note: Subject to Change)

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Participation in our STEM Workshop is intended for ages 8 and older, and it involves certain inherent risks associated with using chemicals, tools, and products used for learning and exploring STEAM topics. While we prioritize safety through proper supervision and instruction, there is a risk of injury or damage to personal property. By purchasing a ticket and participating in the STEM Workshop, you acknowledge and agree that you will adhere to all safety guidelines and are responsible for properly and safely using any equipment, tools, or materials provided during the event. In the event of accidental damage or breakage due to negligence, you may be asked to replace the item. Participants must adhere to all safety guidelines, wear appropriate protective gear when necessary, and exercise caution when handling tools and materials. Failure to do so may result in being barred from current and future programs. Parental or guardian supervision is required for participants under ten years of age or minors without an ID. Your safety is our priority, and we are committed to providing a secure and educational environment.

Effective July 2025, we will be asking parents/guardians & their children if they can sign a Photo Release Form and the Minor Photo Release Form on the backside, giving consent to MCCS staff to record photos & videos of all parties for marketing purposes. Please let us know if you would prefer for yourself and/or your children to stay clear of the cameras!