February is Engineering Month at the Dayton Metro Library

Dayton Metro Library showcases the diverse field of Engineering during the month of February. Free hands-on activities, virtual reality, and popular films will encourage teens, tweens, children and parents to explore what careers in Engineering are all about.

Free hands-on activities for all ages during the month of February at The Dayton Metro Library:

FOR TEENS Grades 7-12:

Build a Giant Mousetrap

Use household items to build an epic mousetrap. Work together to make a one-of-a-kind contraption and try to catch the “mouse.”

TUE, 2/5 | 4-5:30 PM

Wearable Tech Worskhops

Discovery Lab Global leads this STEM learning experience for teens, designed to tackle real-world challenges while exploring innovative concepts. Develop wearable technologies such as the Internet of Things demonstrators

FRI, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 | 3-5 PM

Virtual Reality Workshops

Discovery Lab Global leads this STEM learning experience for teens, designed to tackle real-world challenges while exploring innovative concepts. Using OpenSim, students may develop virtual reality projects for markets, propose layouts for physical spaces, training facilities or interactive exhibits.

TUE, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 | 3-5 PM

FOR TWEENS:

LEGO Mindstorm Robots

Work with our programmable robots.

THU, 2/7 | 4-5:30 PM

For middle schoolers

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Drop in for refreshments and activities, and meet members of the CJ STEMM Club, Gems of STEMM Club, and the Society of Women Engineers. Especially for tween (and teen) girls

THUR, 2/21 | 3:30-5:30 PM

FOR FAMILIES & ALL AGES:

Free Films

How does Engineering figure into these popular films?

Tron SAT, 2/9 | 1 PM

Hidden Figures THUR, 2/14 | 6 PM

Wall-E SAT, 2/16 | 1 PM

Hugo SAT, 2/23 | 1 PM

K’nex Bridge Construction

Drop in anytime, 2/1-2/25

Building With LEGO

Drop in anytime, 2/11-2/25

FOR ADULTS:

Cybersecurity Basics

Learn how to protect your children, your bank account, and your family photos from cyber predators, presented by Discovery Lab Global.

TUE, 2/12 | 7-8 PM in the Bassani Theater (3^rd Floor)

FOR CHILDREN:

Revved About Robots

Stories and playtime with Cubetto Robots.

SAT, 2/16 11:30 AM in the Children’s Creativity Space

All activities are free and take place in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair, 215 E. Third Street, unless otherwise noted.

For more information and a list of other events at the Dayton Metro Library visit their website: http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/events