West Florida Public Libraries Offers Space-themed STEAM Programs

Children looking for something to do during summer break can visit West Florida Public Libraries for a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities. Check out the list below for all of the scheduled space-themed STEAM programs happening this week through Thursday, July 25. All WFPL programs are free.

NASA Moon Rocks

Moon rocks are here! Now is your chance to see real moon rocks and meteorite samples that we have borrowed from NASA. Come join us for a program of activities where we will explore lunar science and cosmic impacts.

• Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. - Genealogy Branch Library
• Friday, May 31, 2 p.m. - Century Branch Library
• Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Saturday, June 1, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Tuesday, June 4, 2 p.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, June 5, 10:30 a.m. - Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 5, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library
• Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Saturday, June 8, 2 p.m. -  Pensacola Library 

Space Programs: Summer STEAM

Come explore our universe with our STEAM librarians. We will investigate a different aspect of our universe from space travel to galaxies, and from planets to rockets using virtual reality, hands-on activities and technology. Join us for out of this world fun!

The Sun

• Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. - Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. - Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 12, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library

Solar System

• Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. - Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 19, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library

Stars and Galaxies

• Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. - Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, June 26, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library

Space Exploration

• Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. - Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, July 10, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library

Satellites and the Space Race

• Tuesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. - Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, July 17, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library

Rockets

• Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. -  Pensacola Library
• Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. - Molino Branch Library
• Wednesday, July 24, 2 p.m. - Tryon Branch Library
• Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. - Southwest Branch Library

For more information about this and other library events, call 850-436-5060 or go to MyWFPL.com. For up-to-date event announcements, like West Florida Public Libraries on Facebook and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter.