Kids Explore Series

The Kids Explore Series for grades 1-6 continues this winter at Defiance Public Library with the following programs. No registration is needed! All crafts are available while supplies last.

Jan. 28 at 4:30PM & Jan. 30 at 10:30AM: DIY Library Card Holder
Join us at the Defiance Public Library for a fun craft session where kids can design their very own library card holder/lanyard! Decorate with glitter glue, jewels, stickers, and more to make it uniquely yours. Don’t have a library card yet? No problem! You can sign up for one at the circulation desk and start your reading adventure.

Feb. 4 at 4:30PM & Feb. 6 at 10:30AM: Make a Straw Greenhouse
Get ready to flex your creativity and engineering skills! In this hands-on STEAM program, kids will use straws and pipe cleaners to build their own unique structures. Once their masterpiece is complete, they’ll transform it into a mini greenhouse by wrapping it in cellophane. Kids can also attempt a geodesic dome if they’re up for the challenge!

Feb. 18 at 4:30PM & Feb. 20 at 10:30AM: Adventures with Dog Man
Calling all Dog Man & Cat Kid fans! Join us for a paws-itively fun time filled with crafting, activities, and games! Drop in and explore different stations, including a sniff test challenge to test your senses. Plus, get ready to put your knowledge to the test with Dog Man trivia—answer correctly for a chance to win a prize! And don’t forget to check out a variety of Dog Man books to keep the adventure going at home. It’s going to be a tail-wagging good time!

Feb. 25 at 4:30PM & Feb. 27 at 10:30AM: Snowstorm in a Jar
Discover the magic of winter with this hands-on STEAM program! We’ll kick off with a snowstorm in a jar experiment to explore the science behind weather and winter storms. Then, dive into creativity as kids design their own winter-themed sensory bottles to take home. Don’t miss this snowy adventure!

March 11 at 4:30PM & March 13 at 10:30AM: Build a Leprechaun Trap
Join us at the Defiance Public Library as we read How To Catch a Leprechaun to spark your imagination, and then put your engineering skills to the test as we design our own unique leprechaun traps. Be as inventive and creative as you can—who knows, you might just catch a bit of luck! 

March 18 at 4:30PM & March 20 at 10:30AM: Robot City
Ozobots are small robots designed to teach children coding in an entertaining way. Construct a city or maze for your robot to explore! No prior knowledge of Ozobots or coding is needed.