Fliers (STEM Program)
Hands-on STEM experiments explore aerodynamics through playful builds and tests of things that fly (or flop). A kid-friendly library program geared toward curious learners and families in Leicester.
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Hands-on LEGO free-build time where kids (K–5) create, experiment, and trade ideas with other brick enthusiasts. A casual library meetup designed for creativity, STEM curiosity, and making new friends—no personal sets needed.
Hands-on LEGO free-build time where kids (K–5) create, experiment, and trade ideas with other brick enthusiasts. A casual library meetup designed for creativity, STEM curiosity, and making new friends—no personal sets needed.
Hands-on LEGO free-build time where kids (K–5) create, experiment, and trade ideas with other brick enthusiasts. A casual library meetup designed for creativity, STEM curiosity, and making new friends—no personal sets needed.
Giant bubble and foam play takes over the library with a cannon blasting massive clouds of suds for hands-on family fun. Bring bathing suits and water shoes for an energetic, splashy evening in Leicester.
Giant bubble and foam play takes over the library with a cannon blasting massive clouds of suds for hands-on family fun. Bring bathing suits and water shoes for an energetic, splashy evening in Leicester.
Giant bubble and foam play takes over the library with a cannon blasting massive clouds of suds for hands-on family fun. Bring bathing suits and water shoes for an energetic, splashy evening in Leicester.
Hands-on morning garden work with neighbors at the library—pulling weeds, tending beds, and helping maintain the grounds. Bring garden gloves, a water bottle, and weather-ready clothes; meets outdoors when conditions allow.
Hands-on morning garden work with neighbors at the library—pulling weeds, tending beds, and helping maintain the grounds. Bring garden gloves, a water bottle, and weather-ready clothes; meets outdoors when conditions allow.
Hands-on morning garden work with neighbors at the library—pulling weeds, tending beds, and helping maintain the grounds. Bring garden gloves, a water bottle, and weather-ready clothes; meets outdoors when conditions allow.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on LEGO building time with shared bricks on-site, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and casual socializing. All ages collaborate on unique builds in a library setting, with small pieces and accessories available.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Hands-on paleontology exploration where kids learn how fossils form and why they matter for understanding prehistoric life. Participants create realistic fossils and dig into Earth’s ancient past in a library learning setting.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
Hands-on spider education explores orb, funnel, and other web styles, with a chance to “spin” your own web. A live animal ambassador adds close-up wildlife learning in a family-friendly library program.
Hands-on spider education explores orb, funnel, and other web styles, with a chance to “spin” your own web. A live animal ambassador adds close-up wildlife learning in a family-friendly library program.
Hands-on spider education explores orb, funnel, and other web styles, with a chance to “spin” your own web. A live animal ambassador adds close-up wildlife learning in a family-friendly library program.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs, simple movement, and age appropriate books for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. A cozy library morning geared toward early literacy and caregiver child bonding.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs, simple movement, and age appropriate books for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. A cozy library morning geared toward early literacy and caregiver child bonding.
Interactive read aloud story time with songs, simple movement, and age appropriate books for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. A cozy library morning geared toward early literacy and caregiver child bonding.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
One on one reading practice with Puptart, a tail wagging robot dog that pants while listening and responds to gentle petting. Weekly drop in sessions in the children’s picture book room build early literacy and reading confidence with sign up at the front desk.
Dinosaur themed obstacle course races and playful “who would win” strategy challenges test speed, balance, and problem solving. Expect a lighthearted, kid friendly library meetup geared toward teamwork and friendly competition.
Dinosaur themed obstacle course races and playful “who would win” strategy challenges test speed, balance, and problem solving. Expect a lighthearted, kid friendly library meetup geared toward teamwork and friendly competition.
Dinosaur themed obstacle course races and playful “who would win” strategy challenges test speed, balance, and problem solving. Expect a lighthearted, kid friendly library meetup geared toward teamwork and friendly competition.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Outdoor mini magnet painting and decorating during Groovin on Grovemont, with a casual drop in vibe and hands on crafting. Geared for all ages from preschool through adults as part of the summer reading program.
Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.
Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.
Hands-on sewing instruction with guided practice to build practical stitching and machine skills in a public library setting. Expect a relaxed, community classroom vibe focused on learning wearable and home sewing basics.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A 20 minute triple scream session for cathartic stress release, held outdoors on a brewery deck before opening hours. Monthly last Saturday meetup hosted by the library for low pressure community connection.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
Interactive read aloud stories with songs or simple movement prompts designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program focused on early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver friendly community time.
Interactive read aloud stories with songs or simple movement prompts designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program focused on early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver friendly community time.
Interactive read aloud stories with songs or simple movement prompts designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A weekday morning library program focused on early literacy, listening skills, and caregiver friendly community time.
Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.
Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.
Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.
A quick, cathartic 20-minute triple-scream stress release hosted outdoors on the brewery deck before doors open. Casual monthly meetup vibes with the library crew for communal let-it-out energy and lighthearted tension relief.