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Creative Kids - Make a Dino Egg

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Explore different animal eggs before designing your own dinosaur egg. 

STEAM Saturday - Dinosaur Shadow Creations

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Harness the power of the sun to create dinosaur shadow art. 

STEAM Saturday - Summer Scientists

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Creative Kids - Hieroglyphics

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

This month, we will learn about Hieroglyphics, the Ancient Egyptian writing system. Then, we will practice writing our own messages using Hieroglyphics. 

Creative Kids - Unearth Your Potential

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Learn about professions like archaeology and paleontology, then find 3D printed dinosaur fossils and bones in your own dino dig! You'll also learn about the Makerspace's 3D printers and Cricut.

Independence Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing

Doodler Pen Dino Creation

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-11

This summer is all about dinosaurs! Pick out a dinosaur to trace, then use the 3D doodler pens to bring your dinosaur to life.

STEAM Saturday - Rainbow Paper

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

In this quick science experiment, learn how to create a marbled, rainbow pattern on paper using clear nail polish. 

STEAM Saturday - Strawbees

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Learn all about Strawbees, a STEAM construction system with color-coded connectors and straws. Then, use Strawbees to complete a challenge.

Creative Kids- Spaghetti Sauce

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

This month, we'll be making spaghetti sauce from scratch.

Creative Kids - Dinosaur Anatomy

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Explore the unique characteristics of a dinosaur skeleton before building one. 

Creative Kids - Foil Boat Challenge

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Put your engineer skills to the test by constructing a boat out of aluminum foil. See how much weight your design can hold before sinking!

Creative Kids - Hot Wheels Racing

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Create racetracks and ramps to race Hot Wheels. 

STEAM Saturday - Firework Salt Painting

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

This craft combines science and art while celebrating America 250! Use liquid glue, salt, and watercolors to create your own firework art piece. 

STEAM Saturday - Summer Scientists

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

STEAM Saturday

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

STEAM Saturday - Leaf Bugs

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

This month, we'll read about paleontology and bugs. Then, we'll complete a leaf bug craft.

Creative Kids - Back-to-School Felt Patches

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Design and assemble a felt patch to iron or sew onto a backpack, jacket or pencil case.

STEAM Saturday - Ice Cream Science

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Learn how to make ice cream and its scientific process.

STEAM Saturday - Sphero Robots

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Make obstacle courses, tracks and ramps for Sphero robot races.

Creative Kids - Lava Lamps

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

This month, create a lava lamp!

Creative Kids - Cartoon Fun

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Read a graphic novel of your choice, then practice drawing your favorite character.

STEAM Saturday - Paper Bag Kites

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Craft your own eco-friendly kite, then go outside to watch it fly. You'll also learn about wind and air pressure.

Creative Kids - Rain Sticks

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Design your own rain stick and investigate how materials and design influence acoustics.