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Read Aloud STEM

Creepy Carrots
2025-10-30 18:00:00 2025-10-30 19:00:00 America/New_York Read Aloud STEM For ages 8-12: Part read aloud, part STEM challenge! Can you design a fence to contain the creepy carrots using only a few materials? McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Thursday, October 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-30 18:00:00 2025-10-30 19:00:00 America/New_York Read Aloud STEM For ages 8-12: Part read aloud, part STEM challenge! Can you design a fence to contain the creepy carrots using only a few materials? McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

For ages 8-12: Part read aloud, part STEM challenge! Can you design a fence to contain the creepy carrots using only a few materials?

Just in time for Halloween, we will be reading Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds and then participating in a STEM challenge that will encourage kids to use their creativity and critical thinking skills. All supplies are provided!

Though the book is also suitable for younger children, this STEM challenge is intended for ages 8-12.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | STEM | Social | Education |

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