STEAM WEEK

Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) concepts and activities during a week filled with books, singing and more! Look for the beaker icon throughout this booklet for STEAM concepts.

Check our Storytime section for special STEAM Storytimes all week long at multiple locations.

*STEAM WEEK KICKOFF: SPECIAL TWEEN TIME WITH LOCAL ILLUSTRATOR/AUTHOR

JESSICA LANAN

Saturday, Feb. 4, noon–1:30 p.m. at Main in the Teen Space

Learn techniques for drawing storyboards with illustrator and author Jessica Lanan. Her work includes multiple children’s picture books such as, “The Fisherman and the Whale,” and many more.

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY SUN PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Meadows – All ages

Explore immersive science experiences and learn about concepts like weather, climate, astronomy and renewable energy with the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory. Use solar telescopes and sun spotters to observe sunspots while looking safely at the sun!

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY STAR PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 6–8:30 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Astronomers will teach the basics of astronomy and how to use telescopes to explore the night sky. Learn how to find stars, planets and other celestial objects. Discover the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, or craters of the Moon for the first time!