The Needham Free Public Library was awarded a Library Services Technology Act Grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners which was used to create a new STEAM Powered Creation Station inside the Children’s Craft Room. The Creation Station provides children with a space to tinker, play and learn in an open-ended environment. Children can explore robotics, computer coding, engineering and electricity using a variety of items including the ones listed below:
A digital microscope is connected to a laptop and color printer so children can print and create digital art out of microscopic images. In addition to the science materials, traditional art and craft supplies are available, so a user may combine and create in whatever way their curiosity and imagination takes them.
Steam Center Hours:
Monday-Thursday 3:30- 6:00pm
Friday 3:30-5:00pm
1st and 3rd Saturdays 1-4:30pm
2nd and 4th Saturdays 9-1pm
Sundays 1-4pm