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STEAM Unplugged
2026-02-16 14:00:00 2026-02-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago STEAM Unplugged Explore the world around us through the lens of STEAM. We will playfully learn the basics of science, technology, engineering, arts and math using screen-free challenges, tech toys and more! Ages 5-9. Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Monday, February 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Columbia Public Library

Children's Program Room

Explore the world around us through the lens of STEAM. We will playfully learn the basics of science, technology, engineering, arts and math using screen-free challenges, tech toys and more! Ages 5-9.

Explore the world around us through the lens of STEAM. We will playfully learn the basics of science, technology, engineering, art and math using screen-free challenges, tech toys and more!

Ages 5-9.

AGE GROUP: | School-Age |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Fun & Games | Featured |

TAGS: | STEAM | Science |

Columbia Public Library
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