Your Guide to STEAM Month 2023
Spring is in the air—and so is STEAM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Spread across all branches and age groups, patrons can enjoy over 15 STEAM-related programs and activities this March. Activities include everything from virtual reality gaming to Pi Day celebrations to learning how to build a computer and flower-pounding art.
Plan your STEAM Month by reading a few of the highlights below.
STEAM Reading Challenge
Crack open a STEAM-related book this month for the chance to score a prize.
Sign up for the STEAM Reading Challenge on Beanstack, a website and app that allows users to track reading. Mark each science, technology, engineering, art and math-related book read and receive one entry per category toward a prize.
Participants can earn up to five badges to be entered in a drawing for a prize. Adults and teens will be put into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. Children can win Picasso Tiles and a Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set.
Family STEAM Night
Date: 6-8 pm Saturday, March 25
Location: Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Celebrate everything STEAM at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch. This annual festival features local presenters championing various STEAM careers, interests and topics.
Presenters include:
- Cincinnati Observatory
- Foundation for Ohio River Education
- Cincinnati Museum Center
- Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy
- Greater Cincinnati Civic Garden Center
- Campbell County Emergency Management
- Tallant Music Studio
- Northern Kentucky University Costume Shop
- Chris Rust of CR Carving
- Linda Fritz of Sun Sugar Farms
- Junior Achievement of OKI
- Taft Museum of Art.
No registration is required.
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Creator Competition
Don’t forget to cast your vote for the Creator Competition! Make LEGO or duct tape creations at home and bring them to the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch by 5 pm on March 20 to participate.
Creations will be displayed and voted on for Best Utility and Best Art across four age groups (adult, teen, school-age, young ones) at Family STEAM Night, where the winners will be announced. Winners receive a gift card.
No registration is required. Soak up knowledge, get creative and have fun with the whole family.
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Other STEAM Fun
Every branch will have STEAM-related programs for all age groups (adults, teens and children) this March. Check out our programs below to find STEAM-themed book club picks, crafts, gaming, computer programs and more.
Super Mario Party
Registration Required
Stargazers Club
Homeschool Hangout: Rock 'n' Roll Murder Mystery
CCPL Roblox Club
Stargazers Club: Cincinnati Observatory Star Party
Computer Basics
Minecraft Club
Homeschool Hangout: America Recycles Day
Beginner Woodworking
CCPL Roblox Club
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The Book Bus Fall Tour kicks off this Saturday at Friendship Park in Cold Spring for Play, Explore, Build. From 10 am until noon, the library will supply building materials for a family-friendly STEAM program with an emphasis on engineering. Details at loom.ly/fva5a7Q. ... See MoreSee Less
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Kentucky's Poet Laureate Silas House gave two insightful, warm talks about his writing and life at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch on Friday. We loved seeing so many of you in the audience! ... See MoreSee Less
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It was a wonderful evening.
Omg. Wish I would've paid more attention to your schedule and gone. Loved the video he created with Tyler Childers.
Our friend, Sutton, was excited to receive her latest book with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! ALL children under five in Campbell County are eligible to receive FREE books thanks to the Imagination Library. Details at loom.ly/F1xyquE. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Self Care Awareness Month! Reading is a great way to relieve stress, slow down, learn and develop empathy. Check out a book, grab a blanket and get cozy (Selena Gomez style). 📚💆♀️ ... See MoreSee Less
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We went Batty Over Books yesterday at the Cold Spring Branch! Thanks to September Cardiff of Tember's Tales for bringing a bit of magic to the library. 🦇💫 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month! All of our library branches currently have book displays celebrating the people, history and culture of America's Hispanic community. ... See MoreSee Less
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So many great options! ❤️
Libby has an amazing selection too! ❤️ A listing in place over many genres and formats (Kindle/audio).