
Four O'Clock Club: Let's Build It!
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.
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Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.

Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.
Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.

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.

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.
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.

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 imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.

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.

Build imaginative LEGO architecture and display original creations using bricks provided for the session. A hands-on creative program designed for elementary-age children and tweens.

Build imaginative LEGO architecture and display original creations using bricks provided for the session. A hands-on creative program designed for elementary-age children and tweens.
Build imaginative LEGO architecture and display original creations using bricks provided for the session. A hands-on creative program designed for elementary-age children and tweens.

Messy, hands-on stations invite young children to explore early STEM concepts through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, with caregivers moving through playful sensory activities together.

Messy, hands-on stations invite young children to explore early STEM concepts through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, with caregivers moving through playful sensory activities together.
Messy, hands-on stations invite young children to explore early STEM concepts through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, with caregivers moving through playful sensory activities together.

Hands-on LEGO building invites elementary school students to show off their creativity, play with provided bricks, and make friends in a welcoming library setting.

Hands-on LEGO building invites elementary school students to show off their creativity, play with provided bricks, and make friends in a welcoming library setting.
Hands-on LEGO building invites elementary school students to show off their creativity, play with provided bricks, and make friends in a welcoming library setting.

Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.

Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO and Duplo blocks during a welcoming, all-ages monthly gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO and Duplo blocks during a welcoming, all-ages monthly gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO and Duplo blocks during a welcoming, all-ages monthly gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

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.

Create freely with provided LEGO bricks during a relaxed, hands-on building session for ages five and up. Children under ten must attend with a caregiver; personal bricks should stay home.

Create freely with provided LEGO bricks during a relaxed, hands-on building session for ages five and up. Children under ten must attend with a caregiver; personal bricks should stay home.
Create freely with provided LEGO bricks during a relaxed, hands-on building session for ages five and up. Children under ten must attend with a caregiver; personal bricks should stay home.

Build imaginative LEGO creations, practice hands-on design skills, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming, intergenerational setting. DUPLO bricks are available for young builders, with an adult required for children under eight.

Build imaginative LEGO creations, practice hands-on design skills, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming, intergenerational setting. DUPLO bricks are available for young builders, with an adult required for children under eight.
Build imaginative LEGO creations, practice hands-on design skills, and connect with neighbors in a welcoming, intergenerational setting. DUPLO bricks are available for young builders, with an adult required for children under eight.

Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.

Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.
Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture-book stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes in an engaging early-literacy program. Each gathering wraps up with a special craft kit to take home.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture-book stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes in an engaging early-literacy program. Each gathering wraps up with a special craft kit to take home.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture-book stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes in an engaging early-literacy program. Each gathering wraps up with a special craft kit to take home.

Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.

Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.

Create LEGO® builds inspired by things to be grateful for in a hands-on, creativity-focused challenge for children ages 6–12. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Create LEGO® builds inspired by things to be grateful for in a hands-on, creativity-focused challenge for children ages 6–12. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Create LEGO® builds inspired by things to be grateful for in a hands-on, creativity-focused challenge for children ages 6–12. Registration is required, and space is limited.

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.
