Aldrich Public Library is kicking off August with Geek Week in partnership with Vermont Makers! We'll be hosting two great events here.

Squishy Circuits: Tuesday, August 5, 1pm - Build playful and colorful sculptures using conductive play dough. Using jumbo LEDs and batteries we’ll build parallel and series circuits and then use these patterns to build unique sculptures that light up! This engaging activity allows for all the fun of the play dough you are used to. Learning about circuits has never been so hands-on and accessible to young kids. That said, we know plenty of adults who love playing with Squishy Circuits as much as the youngsters. Ages 3 and up.

Creative Creatures: Friday, August 8, 1pm - Make amazing glowing creatures! Learn to light up colorful LEDs in basic circuits with solar energy. Our solar powered LEDs will then light up the creatures or containers we craft from repurposed plastic packaging. Inspiration will come from marine biology, the lifecycle of plastics and our own imaginations. The newly invented glowing creatures may even turn into characters for stories! Ages 11 and up.

These events are free and open to the public. Call 476-7550 or email aldrichteens@gmail.com for more information. This program is sponsored by the Vermont Makers and made possible by a Vermont Community Foundation Innovations and Collaborations Grant. For a full list of workshops and partners, go to steam-e-zine.com.

Jan 24, 2025, 6:30 PM

Jan 25, 2025, 9:30 AM to 12 PM

Jan 28, 2025, 12 to 6 PM