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Contact: Julie Knapp
Sussex County Main Library
973 948-3660 ext. 3409
jknapp@sussexcountylibrary.org

Newton, NJ – The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is excited to announce the launch of "Full STEAM Ahead," a series of educational and engaging S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) events designed to spark curiosity and creativity in kids and teens.

These interactive, hands-on workshops will be held at each of SCLS’s six branches. The series is divided into two age groups: children and teens/tweens.

For children ages 5-10, workshops will focus on fun, exploratory projects:

• Creating electric circuits using play dough
• Building a dancing pipe cleaner figure

Tweens and teens ages 10-18 will learn the basics of electricity and circuits through:

• Crafting holiday cards that light up
• Assembling a mini LED flashlight keychain

Event Dates for Ages 5-10:
10:30 am on November 23, 2024 at Louise Childs Branch, 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ
3:30 pm on December 2, 2024 at Dorothy Henry Branch, 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ
5:00 pm on December 18, 2024 at Sussex-Wantage Branch, 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ

Event Dates for Ages 10-18:
2:30 pm on November 23, 2024 at Dennis Branch, 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ
4:00 pm on December 5, 2024 at Franklin Branch, 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ
4:00 pm on December 17, 2024 at Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike, Frankford, NJ

All events are free and open to the public, and all materials will be provided. Space is limited, so registration is required. Families can register online through the library’s website or by visiting their local branch in person.

"We are thrilled to offer these programs at all of our branches," said Deborah Fagnan, SCLS Youth Services Coordinator. "STEAM education is a wonderful way for kids to learn by doing, and it aligns perfectly with our mission to support lifelong learning in our community."

For more information about SCLS programs and events, visit Sussexcountylibrary.org or call 973-948-3660.