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Seeds & Sunlight

STEAM Lab
2026-03-04 16:00:00 2026-03-04 17:00:00 America/New_York Seeds & Sunlight Learn about how plants use photosynthesis to make their own food, and how a seed sprouts and develops. Take your own seeds home to watch them grow! One hour program; ages 8-12 Centre Township Branch - Large Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 04
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-04 16:00:00 2026-03-04 17:00:00 America/New_York Seeds & Sunlight Learn about how plants use photosynthesis to make their own food, and how a seed sprouts and develops. Take your own seeds home to watch them grow! One hour program; ages 8-12 Centre Township Branch - Large Meeting Room

Centre Township Branch

Large Meeting Room

Learn about how plants use photosynthesis to make their own food, and how a seed sprouts and develops. Take your own seeds home to watch them grow! One hour program; ages 8-12

During this STEAM lab you will:

  • Learn how photosynthesis works with a short presentation
  • Dissect a sprouted seed to learn how plants grow from seeds
  • Use a microscope to observe stomata (leaf pores)
  • Create a bean house to take home and watch as the beans grow over time!

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Technology |

Centre Township Branch
k.pauley@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-251-3700
Branch manager
Kara Pauley
Hours
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We're closed Monday January 19
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
Tue, Jan 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed
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Features: 2 public meeting rooms, 3 study rooms, public computers, public wi-fi, laptops for in-house use, outdoor Story Garden, and patio

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Hyggenat
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Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Pokémon Lunch Bunch
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon! Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon. Tailored toward ages 6-11.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Mar 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Seeds & Sunlight - STEAM Lab
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn about how plants use photosynthesis to make their own food, and how a seed sprouts and develops. Take your own seeds home to watch them grow! One hour program; ages 8-12
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