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Explore Nuestros Cajas de STEAM

Posted by Andreea on March 31, 2022
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens, En Español Tags: En Espanol, Spanish, STEAM, STEAM boxes

¿Ya probaste alguno de nuestros cajas STEAM? Nos complace anunciar nuestras cajas de STEAM muy interesantes para estudiantes en los grados K–5. Cada caja o kit se enfoca en un tema diferente de los campos de la ciencia, la tecnología,…

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STEAM into Spring Break (March 28–April 1)

Posted by Joyce on March 22, 2022
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Art, engineering, Math, Morton Arboretum, NIU, science, Spring Break, STEAM, STEM, Technology

Join us for an exciting week of events featuring science, technology, engineering, art and math activities! We’ll meet special guest presenters, build amazing projects and much more. To register for events, visit the Children’s Services Desk or call 630.685.4181. Questioneers…

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Nine Things to Do in Studio 300

Posted by Melissa on March 16, 2022
Categories: Resources & Services, Studio 300 Tags: Equipment Collection, Maker Lab, Software, STEAM, Studio 300

Today is Studio 300’s ninth anniversary! To celebrate this almost decade-in-the-making milestone, we’ve compiled nine things you can do in our high-tech digital media studio and maker lab. If you’re new to the Studio, be sure to take our orientation…

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February Adult Take-It Make-It

Posted by Anna on February 10, 2022
Categories: Studio 300 Tags: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Maker Lab, STEAM, Studio 300

Looking for an adorable DIY craft to spruce up your seasonal decor? Then stop by Studio 300 starting this Friday, February 11, to pick up a Take-It Make-It kit. We have a Valentines Day mailbox and letter box as well…

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Inspirations: James Yang

Posted by Sarah on July 27, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Asian Americans, STEAM

We are featuring a new author and illustrator in an Inspirations kit, James Yang. Stop by the Children’s Services Desk and pick up a bag while supplies last! James Yang is a Korean American artist who wrote and illustrated books…

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Maker March 2021

Posted by Melissa on March 22, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Resources & Services, Studio 300, Teens Tags: Maker, STEAM, STEAM & Maker Fun

Since we can’t be together in person for our annual Maker Faire, we’re giving you a full month of maker fun! Beginning Monday, March 1, join us here for maker, DIY and STEAM-related activities for the entire family. We’ll release…

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Now We Can Have Some Pi(e)

Posted by Sarah on March 9, 2021
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Cooking, Math, STEAM, STEM, TumbleMath

Pi Day is coming! Who’s planning to bake a pie (or buy a pie)? Many of us enjoy this unofficial holiday (March 14 or 3.14, get it?) as an excuse to enjoy pie. Some folks like having a reason to…

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Teen & Tween Lego Building Challenge: January 11–February 14

Posted by Randi on February 8, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Teens Tags: Contest, Maker, Photography, Programming, STEAM, STEAM & Maker, STEAM & Maker Fun, STEM, Young Adult

Can you build it? Yes, you can! Get ready to compete in a fun LEGO® building challenge. Each week, we’ll ask you to construct something using LEGO bricks. Then take a photo of your creation and share it with us….

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STEAM Resources

Posted by Susan on January 22, 2021
Categories: Children & Tweens, Resources & Services Tags: Maker, Reading Recommendations, STEAM

STEAM, or STEM as it is better known, is an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math.” Recently Art has been added, but not in the way you may think. The concept of STEAM is to teach in a…

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Brett’s eResource Review: Scholastic Teachables

Posted by Brett on August 13, 2020
Categories: Children & Tweens, Resources & Services Tags: Education, Homeschool, Homework, Resources, Scholastic, STEAM, Teachers

The upcoming school year will look different for a lot of students, parents and teachers. Whether your children are remote learning, hybrid learning or you’ve decided to homeschool, we have a variety of resources that can help your child on…

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