Evesham Library to participate in ‘Building STEAM with Dia’ series of STEM and Art activities
As the nation’s population continues to become more diverse, the Burlington County Library System will join libraries across the country celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) BCLS will participate in the celebration by presenting “Building STEAM with Dia,” a five-week series of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for children beginning in April,
Known as Dia (Diversity in Action), El día de los niños/El día de los libros is an ongoing, nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
BCLS was one of 18 library recipients nationwide to be awarded a $1,500 mini-grant from the American Library Association, The Association for Library Service to Children, and Dollar General to fund the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) related activities.
Recommended for children ages 7 to 12, the BCLS “Building STEAM with Dia” program will be presented at the County Library in Westampton, and the Maple Shade, Evesham and Pemberton branches. Participants will experiment with building kits, create art, and learn about artists, scientists and inventors from diverse backgrounds. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance, and attendance at all sessions during the five-week program is not required.
Programs taking place at the Evesham Library include:
- Science and Technology Fun Part 1 on April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Experiment with Snap Circuits, Little Bits, MaKey MaKey’s, robots and more. Play a piano with bananas.
- Science and Technology Fun Part 2 on April 20, 6:30 p.m. The fun continues with Snap Circuits, Little Bits, MaKey MaKey’s, robots and more. Play games on the computer with a game controller made out of tinfoil and vegetables
- Engineering Fun on April 27 at 6:30 p.m. The library will have hands-on building fun while engineering edible structures and building, wiring and designing a house.
- Art Fun on May 4, 6:30 p.m. Create Batik styled art and learn about artists from diverse backgrounds. Wear clothes that can get messy.
- More Art Fun on May 11, 6:30 p.m. at Evesham. Get ready to make more art. The art theme continues with some creative math concepts included. Wear clothes that can get messy.
For more information about the “Building STEAM with Dia” program, please call Youth Services Coordinator Christina Estlow at (609) 267–9660, ext., 3068.
Please register for each program individually at www.bcls.lib.nj.us
