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Take a trip to Africa with us as we explore all the things that make the continent unique. From the Sahara desert in the north, the Savannah in the south, students will learn about the different habitats Africa has and the animals and people that live in them. Students will create a Giraffe Rod Puppet while learning about Africa.

Tim Pritchard, Sustainability Coordinator with Five Rivers MetroParks, will discuss what it means to have a climate emergency and what we understand needs to happen according to science to address the circumstance. The conversation will focus both on the big picture actions that need to be taken worldwide and what individuals can do at home and in the community to support real change. For those entering grades 7-12 and interested adults. Register here.

Spies go out into the world to collect secrets, but without analysis, there is no real meaning. Analysts comb through collected intel to find connections and patterns, sniff out deception, and give context – all while avoiding the mental traps that can skew their results. In a highly interactive program where students are polled for their decisions and observations, discuss options, and form conclusions – they will test their analytical skills, reveal their cognitive biases, and dive into the world of intelligence analysis!

Bring a beach towel to sit in the shade on the library lawn and learn a new craft, or have fun with a familiar one. This month’s craft is making a basket with colorful raffia. Your kit will include materials for 1 small basket. Bring a mask, beach towel, and sharp scissors. If weather is unsuitable, you will receive an email no later than 1pm that day with further instructions.

Cancelled due to weather! Rescheduled for Wednesday, July 20 at 2pm,

Play silly, wet, and messy games with Mrs. Bengson on the library lawn. Masks and old clothes required. For those entering grades 7-12. In case of poor weather, this program will be moved to Zoom for Zoom games and trivia. Register here for the notification.

Join the MIT Museum to explore the making and the engineering process in the spirit of MIT’s motto “mens et manus” (mind and hand) as you design, build, test, and iterate on your own puzzle box. Participants will explore the engineering design cycle, iteration, learning from data, the application of mathematics skills in design and engineering, and problem solving techniques. From the MIT Museum in Cambridge, MA for students entering grades 6-12. This program is on Zoom. A kit of materials will be available to pick up at the library starting June 10.

Bring a beach towel to sit in the shade on the library lawn and learn a new craft, or have fun with a familiar one. This month's craft is Counted Cross Stitch. Your kit will include materials for 1 small project. Bring a mask, beach towel, and sharp scissors. If the weather is unsuitable, you will receive an email no later than 1pm that day with further instructions. For those entering grades 7-12. Register here.

Play games and make crafts on the library lawn with Mrs. Bengson. For "Craft on a Blanket" bring a blanket to sit on. All craft supplies provided. Please bring a mask and water to all events. If weather is unsuitable, you will receive an email no later than 3pm that day with further instructions, including a Zoom link to a possible Zoom activity. For those entering grades 4-6. Register here.

June 1 Get Your Active On: Games

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Virtual Program. Registration Required.