STEM Events at the Libraries
Published on January 03, 2025
The Libraries love to encourage curiosity and scientific exploration in our young readers. Join us for these great programs on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics. Many feature special community guests! Note that some require pre-registration, although all programs are free.
Our library locations:
Main Library
Warmack Library
Shotwell Library
Full STEAM Ahead (Ages 6-10)
Have fun exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math topics through hands-on activities, expert engagements, experiments, games and more!
Registration: Email abbulthuis@gptx.org
Select Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.
Warmack Library: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, & April 1
Imagination Playground (Ages 2+)
Join us for Imagination Playground! Imagination Playground encourages unstructured, child directed free play with blocks.
Note: All children must be with an adult.
Select Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Main Library: Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 10, & May 8
Warmack Library: Feb 5, March 5, & April 2
Little STEAMers (Ages 3-5)
All aboard this STEAM-based storytime! Explore with your child as they tap into their innate curiosity to discover the world around them.
Registration: Email abbulthuis@gptx.org
Select Fridays at 11 a.m.
Warmack Library: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14
Balance and Build (All Ages)
We’re feeling wobbly! Look, learn, and create your own kinetic sculptures with educators from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Designed for all children and their families.
Note: All children must be with an adult.
Main Library: Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Star Party (All Ages)
Take a peek at planets and the moon through high powered telescopes with an amateur astronomer. Dress for the weather!
Registration: Email abbulthuis@gptx.org
Warmack Library: Thursday, Jan. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Block Party (All ages)
Let your imagination flow with unstructured block play. Build big, build small. What can you create?
Note: All children must be with an adult.
Main Library:
- Thursday, Jan. 23 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 18 from 12-2 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Snake Encounters (All Ages)
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by busting myths and exploring facts about our slithery friends with magician, educator, and herpetologist Daryl Sprout!
Warmack Library: Friday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
Spring Break Tech (Ages 6-12)
Get techy and innovative with our Tech Truck friends from the Perot Museum of Nature and Science!
Registration: Email abbulthuis@gptx.org
Warmack Library: Friday, March 21 from 1-3 p.m.
Community Science Meet Up (All Ages)
Check out the awesome tech from the Perot Museum’s TECH Truck in this come and go program.
Note: All children must be with an adult.
Main Library: Thursday, April 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.