Livermore Public Library - Summer STEM Classes

Press release from the Livermore Public Library:

June 15, 2021

The Livermore Public Library will offer children’s STEM classes this summer with
outdoor, socially-distanced sessions. School-aged children in grades 1-5 will enjoy
activities, experiments, trivia, and more. Activities are designed to develop skills in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, also known as STEM. Exploring
STEM through hands-on fun will foster a love for the sciences and math and prepare
children for the upcoming school year. Sessions run from June 15 – August 10, 2021 on
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue,
Livermore, CA 94550.

Library STEM classes are free of charge. No registration is required. Masks are
required for all attendees and students are asked to observe social distancing. Classes
are weather permitting.

6/15 Hoop Gliders – It glides through the air without wings! Create your own
gliders and learn what makes them fly.

6/22 Stomp Rockets – Create your own rocket and blast it into the air. Test and
adjust your design to improve your results. Can your rocket reach the moon?

6/29 Parachutes – Blasting off is easy, but can you return home safely? Create
parachutes to bring your astronaut back to earth in one piece.

7/6 Rubber Band Rocket Cars – Airplanes use a runway to gain speed before
they launch into the air! Create a rocket on wheels and launch it using rubber band
power.

For July and August class topics or additional information, please call 925-373-5505, or
visit the Library’s website www.livermorelibrary.net.

This press release was produced by the Livermore Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.