The Newton Free Library offers these STEM activities for kids in January:

CodeCampKids for Grades 6-7 (Wednesdays):  CodeCampKidz is sponsoring a free series of classes to introduce students in Grades 6-7 to coding.  Start with no experience and learn to build basic applications.  Classes will be held on Wednesdays (January 6, 13, 20, 27) at 4:30PM in the Library’s second-floor computer center.  Register for all four classes at once.

STEAM Ahead for Ages 3-5 (January 7, 4PM):  The Library offers storytime for 3-5 year olds and their care givers to explore STEM and the Arts with children’s books and related activities. Space is limited, and free tickets will be available in the Children’s Room at 3:30PM.

Minecraft Club for Grades 6-12 (January 7, 4PM):  Play Minecraft with friends on the Library’s server, with different challenges each session.  Grades 6-12. Register online.

KIBO Robots for Ages 7-9 (January 7, 7PM):  Children ages 7-9 build their own robots with KIBO, gaining experience with building, programming and decorating.  Space is limited, and free tickets will be available in the Children’s Room at 6:30PM.

Teen Tinker Club for Grades 6-12 (January 21, 4PM):  Explore STEAM tools such as LEGO WeDo’s and Scratch.  Register online.

LEGO WeDo for Ages 7-10 (January 28, 6:30PM):  Problem solving and design with LEGO models.  Online registration is not yet available.