S.T.E.A.M. Fair: Kick Off Spring with the Library's 3rd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Fair

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GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY KICKS OFF SPRING WITH 3RD ANNUAL S.T.E.A.M. FAIR SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016

The community is invited to the Glen Ellyn Public Library’s 3rd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Fair on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Kids of all ages will have a chance to explore a variety of exhibits showcasing the many different faces of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Exhibitors include returning favorites as well as new, soon to be favorites. See below for a full list of participating exhibitors.
“Libraries are places of learning, discovery, and exploration,” said Renee Grassi, Youth Department Director. “It's a natural fit for us to provide families with programs like our annual STEAM Fair."
Families can experience the magic of chemistry, engage in improvisation, hear about the solar system, and so much more! To learn more about each exhibit, visit gepl.org/steam.

“STEAM is a great way to spend the day at the library and have fun with the whole family,” said Christina Keasler, Middle School Librarian. “From robots to electricity to collaborative art, everyone will find something that will interest and inspire them.”

One new exhibit this year will be the library’s Digital Media Lab. People can take their picture in front of the green screen (choosing one of the available background images), or record a short video about their favorite aspect of the library. Kids and adults will also have the opportunity to check out some of the other technology the library has to offer, such as our Surface Table, Spheros, and 3D Printers.

Throughout March, April and May, the library will hold numerous programs for both kids and adults to continue exploring STEAM. A full list of programs is available at gepl.org/steam.

"We hope participants will walk away having learned something new, but also with an appreciation and better understanding of STEAM concepts and how they relate to our world," said Grassi.

List of STEAM Fair Exhibitors
CeMaST Illinois State University
ChiBots-Chicago Area Robotics
Curtain Up Classroom
DuPage Children’s Museum
Elgin Paranormal Investigators
HeARTfelt Create
Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity/The Center for Gifted
NASA Solar System Ambassadors Program
NIU STEM Read
NIU STEM Outreach
PWNAGE Robotics
The Saint Mary's Affiliate of the American Chemical Society
SCARCE
SciTech Hands-On Science Museum
The STEM Wizards (AAUW Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Branch)
Vulcan Materials Company
WISSARD