Time to pick up STEAM at Sheridan Public Library

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Sheridan Public Library (SPL) was recently awarded a grant from Science Kits for Public Libraries – a Project of IEEE Region 4 (SKPL) to purchase high-quality, hands-on STEAM learning kits.

A mission of SKPL is to provide libraries with these kits for all children – regardless of race, gender, financial condition, or home environment.

This exceptional grant has allowed SPL to create over 30 educational Grab & Go STEAM Kits for children ages 1 to 12. This collection includes a variety of tools to learn STEAM concepts with hands-on activities. It includes different types of robots, marble runs, building sets, pockets microscopes, a model human body, and much more. New kits will be introduced throughout the year.

“I am so excited to begin circulating the Grab and Go STEAM Kit collection,” Children’s Librarian Elissa Dee said. “Not only are the kits fun, but they also encourage the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are so important for our rapidly changing world.”

SPL will play host to a STEAM Kit Celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22 unveil this wonderful collection. To help kick off the event, Professor Steve will present his science show “Unseen Forces,” a fun show filled with action, comedy and great visuals.

The Grab & Go kits will be available for checkout with SPL library cards. Reciprocal borrowers may also take advantage of these educational kits by selecting pick up and return at the Sheridan Public Library. The goal is to allow kids the opportunity to be introduced to valuable and educational tools for creative learning.

The people at SPL say they are thrilled to be able to provide the access to this resource for the Sheridan community.

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