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Mad Scientists

Calling all mad scientists ages 9-11! Join us the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month as we conduct different experiments, engineering challenges and create art in the unlikeliest of ways!

Class Themes**

01/14 - Flight: Explore the forces of gravity and air resistance with paper helicopters.

01/28 - Celebrate International LEGO® Day: Complete a LEGO® challenge.

02/11 - Aerodynamics: Compete in a paper football challenge.

02/25 - Rockets: Learn about Mae Jemison and create a straw rocket.

*Supplies are limited!

**Themes and activities are subject to change.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM |

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Tempe Public Library
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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, May 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Tempe Public Library provides the community free access to and assistance with information, resources, spaces, and opportunities.

Upcoming events

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Writers Connection
Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Lego Lab: Engineering & Coding with Lego (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Irrigation Design 101
Sat, May 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Desert Willow Program Room
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Mystery Club
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Library Stitch Club
Sun, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Sunday Funday
Sun, May 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Junk Journaling
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
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Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6-16
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6 - 16
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Board Game Cafe
Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Cook The Books Club
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rescheduled
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Junk Journaling
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Writing Workshops with Duane Roen - The Tapestry of Your Life - Virtual
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Writing Workshops with Duane Roen - The Tapestry of Your Life
Wed, May 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 8
Maker Lab
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Tempe Library Improv Club
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Footnotes Walking Club
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cuentos Contigo / Stories with You
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Lego Lab: Engineering & Coding with Lego (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential
Fri, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Writing Workshops with Duane Roen - The Tapestry of Your Life - VIrtual
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
With a Twist - Skills with a Soundtrack
Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Sunday Funday
Sun, May 10, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Essential Oils and You
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6-16
Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6 - 16
Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Farm Express
Tue, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rescheduled
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Essential Oils and You
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Setting Up a Password Manager on Your Android
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Connections Café
Maker Lab
Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
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Mini STEAMers
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Writers Connection
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Lego Lab: Engineering & Coding with Lego (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential
Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Book Cover Design and Production Basics
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Beyond the Shelves - A behind the Scenes look at the Library
Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Recycled Book Crafts: Paper Beads
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Sunday Funday with Fang!
Sun, May 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Yoga
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6-16
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pokemon Hour - For Kids, Ages 6 - 16
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Board Game Cafe
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Love and Fate - Romance Book Club
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ironwood Classroom
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rescheduled
Teen Mental Health Awareness: Yoga
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bite Size Book Club
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coffee, Tea, and Books - Virtual
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Lego Lab: Engineering & Computer Science (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Designing Wheelchair Costumes and Cosplay
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Desert Willow Program Room
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Crochet Corner
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Uke Therapy - Ukulele Musical Therapy
Sun, May 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Sunday Funday: Rally with the Rangers!
Sun, May 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, May 25, All day
Raising a Reader - Presented by SW Human Development
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Farm Express
Tue, May 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Level Up LEGO® - LEGO® Engineering & Computer Science
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center
Weird Books for Weird People - Book Club
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Setting up the Password App on Your iPhone
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Connections Café
Maker Lab
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Super Gaming Tournament
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Center
Writers Connection
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ironwood Classroom
Lego Lab: Engineering & Computer Science (Ages 6-11) - LEGO® Education
Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Learning Lab
Coloring with Cay'dence Storytime + Coloring Fun
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Puzzle Swap
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Desert Willow Program Room
Sunday Funday: Dinosaur Decorations
Sun, May 31, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
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