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STEAM for Kids - Paper Circuit Menorah

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Paper Circuit Menorah

STEAM for Kids!
2024-12-13 15:30:00 2024-12-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Paper Circuit Menorah ‘Tis the season of lights! Main Library - Media Tables, Children's Room

Friday, December 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Main Library

Media Tables, Children's Room

‘Tis the season of lights!

Join us for a STEAM-focused craft designed for elementary schoolers! We’ll explore the science of light by making a functioning paper menorah using basic circuitry techniques.

Grades 2-5. Registration is required for this event. Email Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Technology | Fun & Games |

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