Symmetrical Sketches
Let’s make some symmetrical art! What is symmetry? It’s when something is the same on both sides, kind of like a butterfly’s wings! You’ll need a mirror and your favourite…
The Building Challenge
What can you make with squares, circles, and pentagons? Just about anything! Discover the wonder of The Building Challenge Learn-At-Home Kit made right here in the Library’s own hackLAB! For…
Rainbow Icicles
This is the COOLEST experiment! Icicles form when dripping water starts to freeze, so on a chilly day, throw on your snowsuit, hats, and mitts, and head outside with Miss…
Cinnamon Ornaments
Baking is a hands on way to do some science experiments because baking is all about… Chemistry! For the holidays, why not make some beautiful, cinnamon spiced apple sauce ornaments?…
Paper Airplanes
Defy gravity with Miss Laura’s Paper Airplane STEAM challenge: can you design and fold a paper airplane that can both carry cargo and glide more than 3 meters? For design…
Coding with LEGO
Did you know that you can use regular LEGO to practice coding? Check out this coded maze challenge from Research Parent! Once you understand the basics, you can start asking…
Slime Time with Laura
Time for a chemistry lesson with Miss Laura! Today we’re learning about polymers, viscosity, and molecules, all while making: SLIME! You’ll need glue, baking soda, and contact solution for this…
Helping Harry STEAM Challenge
Helping Harry is an accessible STEAM challenge for engineers of all ages! Harry needs a safer place to perch, how high off the ground can you get this little puff…
Pre-Coding with Patterning
If you want to understand coding, you first need to understand patterning, so join Miss Laura this week for a precoding, patterning activity! What kind of patterns will you create?
Oobleck
Ever heard of a “Non Newtonian Fluid?” What about OOBLECK? Get messy with Miss Laura today as she mixes cornstarch and water to create some awesome slime. Check out what…
The Umbrella STEAM Challenge
Put on your engineering hats, it’s time to get inventive! Can you create an umbrella for a toy using materials found around your house? Remember, in STEAM activities, there is…
Walking Water
Have you ever see walking water?! Grab some food colouring, water, glasses, and paper towels and join Miss Laura as we discover some colourful capillary action! If you want more…
Constellations
Star light, star bright, what are the stars you’ll see tonight? As the sunsets sooner, it’s a great time to do some star gazing! What constellations can you see in…
Apple Boats
Prepare for some fruity fun! Do apples float or sink? You might be able to guess the answer because we’re going to turn this delicious snack into a boat! Join…
Shadow Art
Play with light and shadow as you make a work of art with your toys in the sunshine! Materials Need: Paper Writing Utensils Toys Sunshine (or another light source)
Tape Resist Art
Use some masking tape and paint to create a fun masterpiece of your own! Not interested in a mess? Why not tape your design on the canvas, add a few…
Shaving Foam Painting
We all know what happens when you play with paint, so let’s skip right to the bath and play in there! Grab some shaving cream and food colouring and prepare…
Recycled Instruments
It’s time to rock out with these recycled instruments! Grab your supplies and make some magical music!
Yarn Painting
This might be one of the cleanest painting projects ever! In fact, it doesn’t require any paint at all! Grab some sticky paper and some yarn of different colours and…
Yarn Wrapped Letters
If you have bits of yarn hanging around, here’s a fun craft to try! Practice identifying letters or spelling your name, and create a unique, DIY decoration!
Nature Mandala
Here’s a fun activity you can do after a walk in the forest! Join Miss Laura as she shows you how you can use whatever sticks, flowers, bark, or leaves…
Painting with Pudding
Did you know that some animals like pigs and elephants roll in the mud to help keep their temperature down? Get crafty (and messy!) as we wallow in the most…