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FREE In-Person STEM Classes Grades 3-12

By Courtney Daly-Pavone October 5, 2021

Don't Miss Out On These Library NEXT In Person Classes! 

All classes are free, online registration is required. My child has attended many of these STEM classes and absolutely loves them! They are often taught by college professors. Kids that love science and technology have a chance to learn and experiment together. I highly recommend these courses!


Space Out

Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Register Here

Location: Linda Vista Library | Level: Elementary School (3rd - 5th)


Intro to Electronics

Monday, October 11, 2021 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Register Here

Location: Rancho Bernardo Library | Level: Middle School (6th-8th)

Put electric circuits to use as you build a light-sensitve nightlight, sound-effects board or pocket flashlight. You will learn how to interpret circuit drawings and how to use capacitors and transistors in fun projects. This is an in-person workshop.

 

Space Out

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Register Here

Location: University Community Library | Level: Elementary School (3rd - 5th)

Buckle your seatbelt and get ready to blast off as you plan your own mission to space! Explore our Earth and then move on to other planets, solar systems and faraway galaxies. This is an in-person workshop.

 

Messy Science

Saturday, October 16, 2021| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Register Here

Location: Central Library- Denny Sanford Children's Library | Level: Elementary School (3rd - 5th)

Ready to get messy in the name of science? We’ll conduct noisy and colorful experiments as we explore the science of volcanoes, rain clouds, glaciers and more. This is an in-person workshop.

 

Craftronics

Saturday, October 16, 2021| 2:00- 5:00 p.m. | Register Here

Location: Tierrasanta Library | Level: Elementary School (3rd - 5th)

Learn about electronics and circuits while creating fun crafts projects! Possible projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug. This is an in-person workshop.


Animation & Video Game Design Using Scratch

Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 2:00- 5:00 p.m.| Register Here

Location: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library | Level: High School (9th-12th)

Make zombies, princesses and flying carpets come to life as you develop your own online game! Using Scratch software, you will learn about character and storyboard design as you use basic animation to design games. This is an in-person workshop.

 

Messy Science

Monday, October 25, 2021| 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Register Here

Location: Point Loma/Hervey Library | Level: Elementary School (3rd - 5th)

Ready to get messy in the name of science? We’ll conduct noisy and colorful experiments as we explore the science of volcanoes, rain clouds, glaciers and more. This is an in-person workshop.

 

Exploring the Science of Harry Potter

Tuesday,October 26, 2021 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Register Here

Location: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library | Level: High School (9th-12th)

Did you know a lot of the magic in the world of Harry Potter is rooted in real science? Explore how the Harry Potter books and movies reflect concepts in genetics, chemistry, herbology and more. This is an in-person workshop.


*More classes are offered online. For more information visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/librarynext


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