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UID:10001384-1775577600-1775581200@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Barometric Pressure
DESCRIPTION:Learn about barometric pressure and how it can be used to predict the weather. Build your own barometer at the library and take it home to measure your findings. \nRegistration required. Sign up below or by calling 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-barometric-pressure/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,Family Friendly,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20251229T210948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190751Z
UID:10001343-1769700600-1769706000@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEAM: Open Lab
DESCRIPTION:We will have self-directed STEAM activities available from 3:30 – 5:00 pm.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/steam-open-lab/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Family Friendly,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20251229T210612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183135Z
UID:10001341-1768647600-1768651200@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEAM Saturday: Properties of Enzymes
DESCRIPTION:Learn the functions enzymes perform in the body and how they work with an interactive lab activity.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/steam-saturday-properties-of-enzymes/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Family Friendly,STEM,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Properties-of-Enzymes.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20251229T202225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T202225Z
UID:10001334-1768318200-1768323600@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:Kids Craft: Snowstorm in a Jar
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we do a fun STEAM experiment and create a snowstorm in a jar! Fun for all ages! \nPlease register below or by calling 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/kids-craft-snowstorm-in-a-jar/
CATEGORIES:Ages 0-5,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,Family Friendly,STEM,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Snowstorm-in-a-Jar.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20251229T194252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T194252Z
UID:10001333-1767830400-1767916799@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEAM Take Home Kit: Snow Science
DESCRIPTION:Take a kit to make your own borax snowflakes at home! Please sign up by January 6th!
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/steam-take-home-kit-snow-science/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,Family Friendly,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250820T194438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T161443Z
UID:10001204-1758211200-1758214800@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Rock Candy
DESCRIPTION:Make your own rock candy during this STEM program. \nKids under 8 will need an adult helper. Registration is required by September 16th. \nRegister below or by calling 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-rock-candy/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250722T173644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T152712Z
UID:10001185-1754578800-1754586000@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Paleontology
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about paleontology and dinosaurs through hands-on experience! Participants will excavate their specimens and learn basic research techniques to identify and learn more about them.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-paleontology/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,STEM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/STEM-Paleontology-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250527T142101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193323Z
UID:10001065-1750168800-1750176000@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Sun-Melted Crayon Art
DESCRIPTION:Learn the concepts and methods of heat transfer while making art! \nBest for ages 10+ as we will be working with hot rocks. Attendance by parents is encouraged for participation and facilitation. RSVP is required. \nSign up below or call 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-sun-melted-crayon-art/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Craft,Family Friendly,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250520T160044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T160044Z
UID:10001059-1748530800-1748534400@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Solar Oven S'mores
DESCRIPTION:Harness the energy of the Sun to make the best snack ever invented\, S’mores! \nA solar oven is a box that traps some of the Sun’s energy to make the air inside the box hotter than the air outside the box. In other words\, the solar oven is like a super greenhouse. \nChildren under age 8 will need an adult partner and sign up is required. Register below or by calling 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-solar-oven/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250423T185652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185652Z
UID:10001051-1747756800-1747760400@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Paper Airplanes
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what makes a paper plane fly? In this activity\, you will get to build a paper plane and change its basic design to see how this affects its flight. There is a lot of cool science in this activity\, such as how forces act on a plane so it can fly\, so get ready to start folding! \nChildren under age 8 will need an adult partner and sign up is required. Register below or by calling 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-paper-airplanes/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,STEM,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250326T223810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T224739Z
UID:10001036-1745510400-1745514000@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: DNA Construction
DESCRIPTION:In this activity\, we will use pieces of candy to make a model for a short section of DNA.  We will also learn about ammino acids\, and the differences of DNA vs RNA. \nChildren under age 8 will need an adult partner and sign up is required. Register below or by calling 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-dna-construction/
CATEGORIES:Ages 0-5,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,STEM,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/STEM-DNA-Construction.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250409T170017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T170137Z
UID:10001038-1745337600-1745341200@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:Earth Day STEM: Landfill Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Learn about landfills and the science behind food waste prevention. We will visualize what happens when food goes in the garbage. You will be a”gas”t at the results. 😉
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/earth-day-stem-landfill-experiment/
CATEGORIES:Adult,Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Family Friendly,STEM,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/STEM.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250326T185237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T200220Z
UID:10000902-1744300800-1744304400@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Build a Popsicle Stick Catapult
DESCRIPTION:Learn about physics\, engineering\, kinetic energy and projectile motion as we build a popsicle stick catapult. \nSign up required by calling 826.3711 or registering below. Children under 8 will need an adult partner.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-catapults/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,Craft,STEM,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/STEM-Catapult.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250226T215807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T220007Z
UID:10000893-1742486400-1742490000@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: DNA Extraction and Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Learn about DNA fingerprinting and how to extract DNA from plant cells. \nChildren below 8 years old will need parental assistance. \nSign up required. Call 826.3711 or register below.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-dna-extraction-and-investigation/
CATEGORIES:Ages 10+,Ages 5-10,STEM,Teens
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/STEM-DNA-Extraction.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250131T182243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T171824Z
UID:10000878-1740067200-1740070800@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Coding with Cupcakes
DESCRIPTION:Have fun learning the foundational concepts of unplugged coding by decorating a cupcake! \nPlease sign up below or by calling the Library at 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/coding-with-cupcakes/
CATEGORIES:Craft,Family Friendly,STEM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/STEM-Coding-Cupcake.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20250129T231332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T231338Z
UID:10000795-1738857600-1738861200@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM: Circuits Valentine
DESCRIPTION:Learn circuits in an engaging way by creating a Valentine’s Day card that lights up! \nStudents will learn the basics of circuitry while doing a fun craft. \nPlease sign up below or by calling the Library at 826.3711
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-circuits-valentine/
CATEGORIES:Craft,Family Friendly,STEM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Circuit-Valentine.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20241230T185925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T185925Z
UID:10000779-1737648000-1737651600@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM Activity: Bacterial Growth Plates\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to participate in this science activity to see what kinds of microorganisms we can find in the library! During part 2 of this activity\, participants will examine the results of microbial growth from part 1. There will also be a segment on antibiotic sensitivity and resistance. \nSuitable for ages 10+.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-activity-bacterial-growth-plates-part-2/
CATEGORIES:STEM,Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T074252
CREATED:20241230T185734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T185734Z
UID:10000778-1737043200-1737046800@www.chesterpubliclibrary.com
SUMMARY:STEM Activity: Bacterial Growth Plates\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to participate in this science activity to see what kinds of microorganisms we can find in the library! During part 1 of this activity\, participants will learn about the different kinds of microorganisms\, then swab items in the library and spread them on nutrient agar plates. Plates will be kept in the library to incubate for one week. Be sure to come back to see the results! \nWe’ll learn about sterile laboratory techniques\, how to limit bacterial growth for food safety and when cleaning\, and why proper hand-washing is so important. \nSuitable for ages 10+.
URL:https://www.chesterpubliclibrary.com/event/stem-activity-bacterial-growth-plates-part-1/
CATEGORIES:STEM,Teens
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