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STEAM Works - Ocean Style

2022-07-29 11:00:00 2022-07-29 12:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Works - Ocean Style Join us at the library or online via Zoom this summer for fun, ocean-themed STEAM activities. Experiment to see what objects sink or swim, learn about the different layers of the ocean and make your own ocean slime. Space is limited. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 8 - 12 yrs. North Central Branch -

Friday, July 29
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-07-29 11:00:00 2022-07-29 12:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Works - Ocean Style Join us at the library or online via Zoom this summer for fun, ocean-themed STEAM activities. Experiment to see what objects sink or swim, learn about the different layers of the ocean and make your own ocean slime. Space is limited. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 8 - 12 yrs. North Central Branch -

Join us at the library or online via Zoom this summer for fun, ocean-themed STEAM activities. Experiment to see what objects sink or swim, learn about the different layers of the ocean and make your own ocean slime. Space is limited. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 8 - 12 yrs.

If joining from home, you will need the materials listed below:

Sink or Swim? (June 17)

  • Baking soda
  • Different small objects (e.g. coins, small toys, grapes, raisins)
  • 5 clear cups full of water
  • Salt 
  • Sugar

Ocean Layers Activity (July 15)

  • Large glass jar 30 oz. or bigger (mason jars work well)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Dishwashing soap
  • Light corn syrup
  • Water
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Black, blue and dark blue food coloring
  • 5 paper cups
  • 5 plastic spoons

Ocean Slime (July 29)

  • 1 (6 oz.) bottle clear glue
  • About ¼ cup warm water
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid)
  • Blue food coloring
  • Silver glitter

AGE GROUP: | Tween (8-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Online | In-Person |

TAGS: | Tween | STEM | Online | In-Person | Hybrid Program | Family |

North Central Branch
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Phone: 305-693-4541
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Sylvia Brown
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Miami, FL 33147
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Generations Connect Music Circle
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join our music circle to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. Try your hand at the musical instruments provided or bring your own to use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.
Expressive Vision: A Symphony of Colors Unleashed!
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make incredible art using just colors and your imagination! Splash colors on your canvas to create swirling patterns, bold lines, and shapes that look like animals or your favorite things. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 8 - 18 yrs.
Live Music on Steel Drums - Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Feel the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean! Join us for live steel drum music, a lively and distinctive sound that brings tropical vibes to life. Let the music transport you to breezy island beaches and carefree vacation memories. For more information, please contact 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.
Online Event: Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Central Virtual Programs Room
Join us online for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Introduction to Podcasting 101
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens will learn the basics of podcast creation from planning and recording to editing and publishing. Check out the equipment, practice your mic skills, and launch your own audio adventure. Let's turn your ideas into a podcast the world can hear! For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust and Kislak Foundation.
The Magic of Reading - Summer Reading Challenge
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join magician Brent Gregory for an interactive show that combines mind-bending magic with comedy! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.
Haute Hats
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Create your one-of-a-kind hat! Participants will receive a stylish hat and a variety of appliqués and embellishments to design a piece that reflects their personality and flair and encourages mindfulness and self-reflection through hands-on creativity. Materials provided. Registration required. Presented by ACE Impact, LLC. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Generations Connect Music Circle
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join our music circle to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. Try your hand at the musical instruments provided or bring your own to use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.
Celebrate Juneteenth! - Summer Reading Challenge
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans were freed in Texas—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation—and why it’s known as America’s second Independence Day. Then, create a bracelet with red, green, yellow, and black beads to honor freedom, history, and unity. All materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at browns@mdpls.org or 305-693-4541. Ages 5-17 yrs.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust and Kislak Foundation.
STEAM Spot
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in and have fun exploring new STEAM topics with guided, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Materials will be provided. Registration required. Presented by SparkstoFlames Education Services. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages
Introduction to Podcasting 101
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens will learn the basics of podcast creation from planning and recording to editing and publishing. Check out the equipment, practice your mic skills, and launch your own audio adventure. Let's turn your ideas into a podcast the world can hear! For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust and Kislak Foundation.
Mark Twain's Jumping Frog of Calaveras County - Presented by Momentum Dance Company - America 250
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beloved American author Mark Twain’s hilarious classic short story comes to life through dance. Smiley, the gambler, bets that his frog can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County; but the mysterious stranger has something up his sleeve! The story is told through Mark Twain’s prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.
Generations Connect Music Circle
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join our music circle to unleash your creativity, share ideas, bridge the generational gap and learn about different cultures through music. Try your hand at the musical instruments provided or bring your own to use. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. All ages.
Online Event: Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Central Virtual Programs Room
Join us online for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs.
Introduction to Podcasting 101
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens will learn the basics of podcast creation from planning and recording to editing and publishing. Check out the equipment, practice your mic skills, and launch your own audio adventure. Let's turn your ideas into a podcast the world can hear! For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust and Kislak Foundation.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust and Kislak Foundation.
Introduction to Podcasting 101
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens will learn the basics of podcast creation from planning and recording to editing and publishing. Check out the equipment, practice your mic skills, and launch your own audio adventure. Let's turn your ideas into a podcast the world can hear! For more information, please contact the branch at (305) 693-4541 or browns@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.
Didgeridoo Down Under: Australian Music and Culture - Summer Reading Challenge
Fri, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for an interactive and high-energy show featuring Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, and storytelling! For more information, please contact the branch at browns@mdpls.org or 305-693-4541. All ages.
Summer Homework Help and Tutoring
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org, call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust and Kislak Foundation.
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