Do you know how a hovercraft works? Can you make it go faster, change directions, or carry weight? Build your own hovercraft, test it, and race against other hovercraft in this hands-on STEM program.
Best for elementary school ages and older; this event will include latex balloons, small parts and use of a hot glue gun.
Do you know how rollercoasters work? Can you build one that will get a marble all the way to the end or will it fly off on a corner? Can you make a marble do the full upside down loop? See what you can create!
Best for elementary school ages and older; this event will include small objects and scissor skills.
Mountain View Library
: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Join us for some crafting to celebrate our Seed Library! We’ll repurpose plastic bottles into starter planters and learn how to grow plants from seeds. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this eco-friendly activity is a fun way to kick off the growing season. Take home your DIY planter, along with free seeds from our Seed Library, and watch your garden bloom!
Can you make a bridge? How much weight can it hold? How can you change it to be stronger? What if you change how you use your materials? What IS the strongest shape?
Best for ages 6+ requires fine motor skills and problem-solving
Mountain View Library
: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Curious about light and shadows? Join us for a hands-on exploration where we’ll use flashlights, blocks, and everyday objects to investigate how light moves and changes. This program is all about discovery—there won’t be right or wrong answers, just fun experiments to spark your curiosity! Young scientists will make observations, form ideas, and test their predictions like real researchers. While this is a simple, self-guided exploration, staff will be there to encourage questions and discoveries. Perfect for kids ages 6-10 who love to explore and experiment!