STEAM Ahead — April 7 at 4PM:  Free STEAM-oriented storytime for 3-5 year-olds and their caregivers.  Explore STEM plus the Arts with children’s books and related activities.  Space is limited, and tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk starting at 3:30PM.

Introduction to Arduino — April 7, 7-8:30PM:  Learn the basics of programming this simple microcontroller platform for building digital devices and interactive objects.  Registration is required, either online or by calling 617-796-1380.  For more information, contact NewtonReference@minlib.net.

Hexbugs — April 11, 3-3:45PM or 3:45-4:30PM:  Children 5 years or older, with an adult, learn to create habitats for these little robotic creatures.  Space is limited, and tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk starting at 30 minutes before each session.

Teen Tinker Club — April 20-22, 4-5PM:  Students in Grades 6-12 explore LEGO WeDo’s and Scratch in a three-day vacation program.  Space is currently full, but there’s a waiting list.

littleBits DIY Club — April 21, 3:30-4:30PM:  Children 9-12 years old can create inventions with these easy-to-use electronic building blocks.  Space is limited, and tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk starting at 3PM.

Intensive Arduino — April 21, 6:30-8:30PM:  Those with some background in Arduino can expand their knowledge of programming this microcontroller platform.  Registration is required.

All these events except STEAM Ahead are funded by the Library’s Federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.