
Four O'Clock Club: Spooky STEM
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
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Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.

Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.
Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.

A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.

A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.

Explore forests, deserts, and other biomes while learning how plants and animals adapt to survive. Familiar Pokémon provide playful examples for elementary students in grades K–5.

Explore forests, deserts, and other biomes while learning how plants and animals adapt to survive. Familiar Pokémon provide playful examples for elementary students in grades K–5.
Explore forests, deserts, and other biomes while learning how plants and animals adapt to survive. Familiar Pokémon provide playful examples for elementary students in grades K–5.

Children in grades K–5 create colorful pixel art with Aquabeads, arranging tiny beads into playful designs in a hands-on, creative activity for elementary-age makers.

Children in grades K–5 create colorful pixel art with Aquabeads, arranging tiny beads into playful designs in a hands-on, creative activity for elementary-age makers.
Children in grades K–5 create colorful pixel art with Aquabeads, arranging tiny beads into playful designs in a hands-on, creative activity for elementary-age makers.

Build a glowing magic wand while exploring circuits and electricity in a hands-on STEM activity for teens in grades 6–12. No-cost program encourages creative making and beginner electronics skills.

Build a glowing magic wand while exploring circuits and electricity in a hands-on STEM activity for teens in grades 6–12. No-cost program encourages creative making and beginner electronics skills.
Build a glowing magic wand while exploring circuits and electricity in a hands-on STEM activity for teens in grades 6–12. No-cost program encourages creative making and beginner electronics skills.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.

Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.

Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.

Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.
Fold ordinary paper into Halloween-themed creations in a hands-on origami workshop for ages 8 and up. Make spooky-season art and handmade gifts while learning creative paper-folding techniques.

Practice hand-sewing basics while stitching colorful felt into a one-of-a-kind monster. This hands-on creative workshop helps middle and high school students build crafting confidence and take home their creation.

Practice hand-sewing basics while stitching colorful felt into a one-of-a-kind monster. This hands-on creative workshop helps middle and high school students build crafting confidence and take home their creation.
Practice hand-sewing basics while stitching colorful felt into a one-of-a-kind monster. This hands-on creative workshop helps middle and high school students build crafting confidence and take home their creation.

Elementary-age builders experiment with LEGO bricks, practice creative problem-solving, and show off imaginative designs in a welcoming after-school setting. All building materials are provided for this relaxed STEM activity and chance to meet peers.

Elementary-age builders experiment with LEGO bricks, practice creative problem-solving, and show off imaginative designs in a welcoming after-school setting. All building materials are provided for this relaxed STEM activity and chance to meet peers.
Elementary-age builders experiment with LEGO bricks, practice creative problem-solving, and show off imaginative designs in a welcoming after-school setting. All building materials are provided for this relaxed STEM activity and chance to meet peers.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to develop construction skills, experiment with creative designs, and connect with fellow builders in a welcoming library setting.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to develop construction skills, experiment with creative designs, and connect with fellow builders in a welcoming library setting.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to develop construction skills, experiment with creative designs, and connect with fellow builders in a welcoming library setting.

Cut, shape, and decorate felt into a silly, creepy, or funny monster friend in this hands-on Halloween craft activity designed for kids. Registration is required.

Cut, shape, and decorate felt into a silly, creepy, or funny monster friend in this hands-on Halloween craft activity designed for kids. Registration is required.
Cut, shape, and decorate felt into a silly, creepy, or funny monster friend in this hands-on Halloween craft activity designed for kids. Registration is required.

Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.

Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.
Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.

Children shape clay into spooky ghost covers for glowing tealights, making a hands-on Halloween craft with a playful, creative feel. Registration is required.

Children shape clay into spooky ghost covers for glowing tealights, making a hands-on Halloween craft with a playful, creative feel. Registration is required.
Children shape clay into spooky ghost covers for glowing tealights, making a hands-on Halloween craft with a playful, creative feel. Registration is required.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.

Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.

Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.