Kids STEM Experiments: Smelly Science

Join us for STEM experiments using everyday household items. This month we’ll be doing “smelly science” experiments. Make marshmallow slime, enjoy essential oils in making sensory bottles, predict jelly bean flavors with and without various senses, and explore more science concepts as we build and engage our critical thinking skills. Ages 7 to 11.

Kids STEM Experiments: Glow Science

City Hall​ 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, United States

Join us for STEM experiments using everyday household items. This month we’ll be doing “glow” experiments. We will make “glotion”, learn about polymers as you make glowing bouncy balls, make ooey-glowey oobleck, be amazed by making your own “alien blood,” and more science concepts as we build and engage our critical thinking skills. Ages 7 […]

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Kids STEAM Experiment: Let It Snow

Library Meeting Room 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

It starts out as a powder, but when you add conditioner, *poof!* fluffy, white snow appears! Come learn about snowflakes and why it precipitates. You will be able to create your own snow and even take some home! (please bring a container to take home) Ages 6+ Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math

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Teen/Tween Experiment: Bath Bombs

Library Meeting Room 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Join us for our STEAM project for teens and tweens as we explore what happens when acid and an alkali react together? Ages 10-18 Supplies are limited, first come, first served basis. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math    

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Teen/Tween Paint: Tote Bags

Library Meeting Room 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Need a new tote bag to carry your books?  Come paint one at the library!  Ages 10-17  40 Tote Bags fist come first served basis  Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math    

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Kids STEAM Experiment: Salt Dough Fossils

City Hall​ 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, United States

Let's learn about fossils and make salt dough fossil cookies! Wait until the end for some EXCAVATION fun! (not edible), Ages 6-12 30 Max Participants, first come, first served basis Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math

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Kids STEAM: Pinecone Birdfeeders

Imagination Station Pavilion 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, United States

Look up at the sky! Is it a drone? Is it a plane? No! It's our backyard birds. Join us at the library to make pinecone birdfeeders for our feathery friends. Once we are finished we will hang them up outside the library. If weather permits we will take a hike out to the veterans […]

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Teen/Tween Terrariums

Library Meeting Room 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

A terrarium is like an aquarium, but for plants instead of fish. Come make your own little world and learn about what it takes to keep your ecosystem flourishing. We will be taking a small walk around Veteran's Memorial Park to find some plants and other thing you may want inside your ecosystem, Ages 10-17  […]

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Teen/Tween Geodes

Library Meeting Room 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Let's learn how to make crystals with a common household product…. Borax! Ages 10-17   20 breakable geodes are available first come, first served basis  Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math    

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Kids STEAM: Elephant Toothpaste

Imagination Station Pavilion 4910 Swinyar Dr, Collegedale, TN, United States

Ever wonder what elephants brush their teeth with?! If an elephant did use toothpaste, this is probably what it'd look like!  Come to the library and learn about chemical reactions by watching this heat-producing mixture bubble. If you have safety glasses, please bring them, along with clothes you do not mind getting stained. Ages 6-12 […]

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Kids EXPLORE: Snakes

Library Meeting Room 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

There are more than 3,000 species of snakes on the planet, and they’re found everywhere except in Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, and New Zealand. Come learn about some common snakes in Tennessee and have a meet and greet with a real-life (domesticated) snake. In addition, each participant will have the opportunity to paint their very own […]

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Teen/Tween Piñata Party

Library Meeting Room 9318 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN, United States

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a piñata? Come to the library to find out! You'll get to design and create your very own. All while learning where they originated from, and you will get to try some sweet treats from this country. Ages 11-17   25 kits are available first come, first […]