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STEAM Lab

Hidden Figures

2025-02-04 16:00:00 2025-02-04 17:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Lab Land a space capsule, learn about binary code & experiment with a wind tunnel as we explore the achievements of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan & Mary Jackson, three NASA mathematicians. Ages 8-12 Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Tuesday, February 04
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 16:00:00 2025-02-04 17:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Lab Land a space capsule, learn about binary code & experiment with a wind tunnel as we explore the achievements of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan & Mary Jackson, three NASA mathematicians. Ages 8-12 Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Francis Branch

The Pasture Room

Land a space capsule, learn about binary code & experiment with a wind tunnel as we explore the achievements of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan & Mary Jackson, three NASA mathematicians. Ages 8-12

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Technology |

Francis Branch

s.sinnett@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4641
Branch manager
Scott Sinnett

Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed

About the branch

Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, vending area, outdoor patio

Upcoming events

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.

Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Pasture Room
Get... more
Get creative and tell your story through art journaling using writing prompts and a combination of analog and digital techniques. Capture big and small moments in your everyday life on a page!

Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.

Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Pasture Room
Tumble,... more
Tumble, jump, and play at this obstacle course with games and activities for babies and toddlers. Recommended for ages 0-2.

Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.

Thu, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Pasture Room
A workshop... more
A workshop aimed to help people learn what goes into a good resume and what resources the library has that could help you in the job searching process. There will be extra time for hands-on work.

Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Tue, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pasture Room
Come join... more
Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.

Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Pasture Room
Learn to... more
Learn to identify threats like phishing and malware, create strong passwords, and secure your devices. Perfect for anyone wanting to stay safe in the digital world.

Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Pasture Room
Explore the... more
Explore the laws of motion by designing and racing your very own balloon-powered LEGO Car! Try different designs to see which goes farthest. Recommended for ages 8 - 12.

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Pasture Room
Help your... more
Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.