STEM & Science
Science, maker, and discovery
Origami for Beginners
Learn origami at Kent Library—transform paper into intricate designs while building focus and dexterity.
Shrinky Dinks
Decorate plastic sheets that magically shrink and harden—craft magic meets accessible science.
Life-Size Candy Land
Step into a life-size Candy Land board game with costumed characters and themed stations.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Explore nutrition and fitness through interactive play stations at Sylvania Library.
Pop Bottle Fireflies
Build glowing pop-bottle fireflies and discover bioluminescence science.
Solar Oven S'mores
Build solar ovens and bake s'mores using renewable energy at Sanger Library.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Interactive wellness stations teach kids about nutrition and fitness through play.
Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes
Living history exhibit on the Great Lakes at National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo.
Ritter Planetarium: "Firefall"
Planetarium show "Firefall" at University of Toledo—explore the night sky.
Do the Rot Thing: Composting - Kids Event
Hands-on kids' composting workshop teaches sustainability through fun learning.
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Hands-on health and nutrition activities make wellness fun at Heatherdowns Library.
Make It, Play It, Take It (Family)
Hands-on craft workshop where kids make, play with, and take home creations.
Capt. Scupper's Kid's Club: Lego on the Lakes
Capt. Scupper's Kid's Club: build Lego creations at National Museum of Great Lakes.
Cyanotype Prints
Kids explore cyanotype, an ancient sun-activated photographic printing technique.
Star Parties
Stargazing program at Sylvan Prairie Park in Sylvania.
“Do NASA Science” Celebrating America 250
Hands-on NASA space experiments spark curiosity about space exploration.
Edible Insects
Hands-on science exploring edible insects & global food cultures at Locke Library.
Tinkering Takeover
Hands-on building challenges spark creativity & problem-solving at Lagrange Library.
Wood County Ag-Venture
Farm & agriculture learning event in Bowling Green—explore rural life & outdoor skills.
"Do NASA Science" Celebrating America 250
Hands-on NASA experiments and engineering challenges at King Road Library.
Cyanotype Prints
Mix chemistry and art with sun-printing cyanotypes at Oregon Library.
Exploring Simple Machines
Hands-on engineering workshop exploring levers, pulleys & ramps at Heatherdowns.
Dungeons and Dragons
Imaginative D&D adventures spark creativity, puzzles & teamwork at Sanger Library.
3D printing 101
Design and create your own objects with 3D printing technology.
Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB
Kids make recycled paper & learn tree conservation at Point Place Library.
Line Art Inspired by Marta Minujín
Young artists explore modern art & line-drawing techniques inspired by Marta Minujín.
High School Band Day
Regional high school marching bands showcase field performances and music at University of Toledo's Glass Bowl.
Special Effects Makeup
Learn film & TV special effects makeup techniques and create your own effects at the library.
Batty about Bats! with Metroparks Toledo
Metroparks naturalists reveal bat biology, behavior & ecology through hands-on discovery.
Cyanotype Prints
Discover cyanotype, a historic sun-activated printing technique at Point Place Library.
STEM Challenge: Build a Paddle Boat
Engineer and build a working paddle boat in this hands-on STEM challenge at Kent Library.
Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB
Hand-craft eco-friendly paper while learning about trees at Locke Library.
4R Lake: Doing your part with Lucas SWCD
Discover lake conservation science through hands-on activities at Oregon Library.
Introduction to 3D Modeling with Tinkercad
Explore 3D design basics using free Tinkercad software at Sylvania Library.
Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB
Make handmade paper from scratch while learning tree conservation.
Why Trees Matter: Papermaking with KTLCB
Make paper from forest materials & learn ecology at Reynolds Corners Library.
4R Lake: Doing your part with Lucas SWCD
Learn freshwater ecosystems & lake conservation with Lucas SWCD at Mott Library.