Library opening delayed

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will open at Noon Saturday, December 14 due to weather. All locations will serve as emergency warming shelters during open hours. 

Engineering Challenge Day

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Age Group:

Children, Teens

Program Description

Event Details

The "E" in STEAM is for Engineering! 

Put on your thinking cap and test your engineering and building skills! Try our different challenge stations including an egg drop experiment, creating popsicle stick catapults, and constructing spaghetti bridges. 

Using materials from our STEAM cart, participants will learn to engineer solutions and build structures that work!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.