Science/Technology
Bridge Engineering Challenge
Fleetwood Area Public Library 110 West Arch Street, FleetwoodAre you up for the challenge? Attendees will explore bridge types as they have evolved over time to meet our changing engineering needs. Students will then break into teams, where they will apply what they've learned to design their own bridge. Using LEGO® bricks, they will construct bridges capable of holding of their own body ... Read more
Great Backyard Bird Count
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownGet ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count! All are welcome to participate in this free, fun, nation-wide science project that helps researchers track bird populations. Barbara Malt, vice president of Lehigh Valley Audubon Society, will visit and help us prepare. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.Saturday, Feb 2, at 1:00
Kutztown Planetarium Show
Kutztown University 15200 Kutztown Road, KutztownThese educational planetarium shows are free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Seating is first-come, first-served.Thu., Feb. 7 "The Sun: Our Living Star" planetarium showThu., Mar. 7 "Our Violent Planet" planetarium show* (*with special guest Dr. Kurt Friehauf)Thu., Apr. 11 "Einstein's Gravity Playlist" planetarium showThu., May 9 "First and Farthest" planetarium show
Kutztown Planetarium Show
Kutztown University 15200 Kutztown Road, KutztownThese educational planetarium shows are free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Seating is first-come, first-served.Thu., Feb. 7 "The Sun: Our Living Star" planetarium showThu., Mar. 7 "Our Violent Planet" planetarium show* (*with special guest Dr. Kurt Friehauf)Thu., Apr. 11 "Einstein's Gravity Playlist" planetarium showThu., May 9 "First and Farthest" planetarium show
Snapology Mini Day Camps
Snapology of Reading & Lancaster 1571 Manheim Pike, LancasterSchool's out Feb 18, BRING the KIDDOS to Snapology's Mini Day Camps.Harry Potter Wizards 9am-12pm and Combat Robots 1-4 pm.Come for just one or stay the full day and attend both (full-day includes lunch time care).Harry Potter Wizards (ages 5+, $35)https://embed.snapology.com/licensee/64/events/38328Combat Robots (ages 8+, $35)https://embed.snapology.com/licensee/64/events/38333
Snapology STEAM Sessions
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingSaturday STEAM Sessions are a series of one-day workshops are hosted at The Nature Place (www.berksnature.org). Through this unique partnership, you will allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience nature in a whole new way.February 23 10am-11:30pm, ages 4-6 - Junior Scientists: Animal LifecyclesLittle people are growing and changing every day! They love to ... Read more
Young Chemists
West Lawn Wyomissing Hills Library 101 Woodside Ave, West LawnAll young chemists come out to library for an evening of simple hands-on chemistry experiments and the discovery of very basic chemistry concepts appropriate for ages 3+. The Penn State Berks Chemistry Society will be there to lead the way! Please register by 3/10/19.
Build your own Phone App
Boone Area Library 129 N. Mill Street, BirdsboroLearn how to build your own phone app with the assistance of an app builder. Our favorite tech teacher, Mr. Oram, will be on hand to assist with any questions you may have.2 dates available with 2 different class times:Tuesday, 3/12 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pmThursday, 3/28 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pmSign up for one or for all!Program is ... Read more
PNO Adventures with Star Wars
Sweet Ride Ice Cream 542 Penn Avenue, West ReadingIf your kiddos love Star Wars®, this is the class for them. Come participate in Star Wars® themed activities using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools, build scenes from the movie, build ships, lightsabers, you name it...May the force be with you.Plan a date night or just some time to relax while your children are ... Read more
Snapology STEAM Event: Storm the Castle!
Boone Area Library 129 N. Mill Street, BirdsboroUsing LEGO Technic bricks, your child will work with a partner to build a working catapult. Then they'll build a quick castle tower and take turns trying to launch their LEGO projectile into the neighboring kingdom's stronghold. Physics concepts such as ballistics, levers, energy, fulcrums and more will be discussed and put into practice in ... Read more
Family Fun in Nature
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonEnjoy nature on the Mountain with the entire family in this new interactive, monthly series!March 23 - Kestrel Nestbox Building: Join a scientist and learn how your family can help conserve the smallest falcon in North America. After a short presentation, build a nest box that will become part of the monitoring program! FREE. Limited to ... Read more
April Fools’ Day Chemistry
Township of Spring Administration Building 2850 Windmill Rd, Sinking SpringJoin the Penn State Berks Chemical Society for a tricksters fun and educational program that engages children in discovering chemistry. This is an innovative, hands-on opportunity for children to run several simple (and probably slimy) experiments and explore basic chemistry concepts.
Learn How to Fish
Township of Spring Administration Building 2850 Windmill Rd, Sinking SpringStart an adventure and come out for this PA Fish & Boar SMART angler fishing program then reel in the fun! Learn the difference between a bobber, a sinker and so much more! This is a great hands-on program that teaches new (and old) anglers how to fish! Equipment provided. Ages 6+. Please register by ... Read more
Design and Play STEAM Boats
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyThis craft kit lets children create wind-powered sailboats—for a fun-filled introduction to early STEAM concepts! Ideal for integrating STEM with arts & crafts, the library offers enough materials for kids to engineer 10 real-working boats. Children use the precut pieces to build a boat…customize it with their own craft materials…and put it into action! Then kids ... Read more
Mammals of the Appalachian Forest
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonWe love raptors, but what other creatures can be found on the Mountain? Come meet live fuzzy and furred mammals native to PA and explore the special adaptations of mammal predators and prey, what these creatures eat, and how they sense their world. There will be many live mammals and some specimens for close up ... Read more
Snapology Mini Camps
Snapology of Reading & Lancaster 1571 Manheim Pike, LancasterWe are making spring break SPECTACULAR at Snapology with our mini- day camps!Thursday 4/18:9 AM-12 PM become a dragon trainer in "How to Train Your Dragon"1-4 PM explore engineering with "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles."Monday 4/22:9 AM - 12 PM we will be traveling back in time to "Jurassic World"1-4 PM making movie shorties with "Animation Studio: Pick your own theme"Come for ... Read more
Wee One’s Wildlife Expedition
Shiloh Hills Park 303 Sage Drive, Sinking SpringKeep a sharp eye out in this Wildlife Expedition with Naturalist Kathy Grim. Children will search for a variety of wildlife (puppets) that live in local fields and forests. We’ll watch the sunset and the moonrise as we learn interesting wildlife facts and hear Kathy’s humorous wildlife tales.
Teens: Coding & Robotics
Brandywine Area Community Library 60 Tower Drive, ToptonDrop-in activity for teens. Play with different kinds of robots and learn how to program them.