Your Guide to STEAM Month 2023

February 17, 2023 Mackenzie Manley

Spring is in the air—and so is STEAM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Spread across all branches and age groups, patrons can enjoy over 15 STEAM-related programs and activities this March. Activities include everything from virtual reality gaming to Pi Day celebrations to learning how to build a computer and flower-pounding art.

Plan your STEAM Month by reading a few of the highlights below.

STEAM Reading Challenge

Crack open a STEAM-related book this month for the chance to score a prize.

Sign up for the STEAM Reading Challenge on Beanstack, a website and app that allows users to track reading. Mark each science, technology, engineering, art and math-related book read and receive one entry per category toward a prize.

Participants can earn up to five badges to be entered in a drawing for a prize. Adults and teens will be put into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. Children can win Picasso Tiles and a Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set.

Family STEAM Night

Date: 6-8 pm Saturday, March 25
Location: Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch

Celebrate everything STEAM at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch. This annual festival features local presenters championing various STEAM careers, interests and topics.

Presenters include:

Cincinnati Observatory
Foundation for Ohio River Education
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy
Greater Cincinnati Civic Garden Center
Campbell County Emergency Management
Tallant Music Studio
Northern Kentucky University Costume Shop
Chris Rust of CR Carving
Linda Fritz of Sun Sugar Farms
Junior Achievement of OKI
Taft Museum of Art.

No registration is required.

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Creator Competition

Don’t forget to cast your vote for the Creator Competition! Make LEGO or duct tape creations at home and bring them to the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch by 5 pm on March 20 to participate.

Creations will be displayed and voted on for Best Utility and Best Art across four age groups (adult, teen, school-age, young ones) at Family STEAM Night, where the winners will be announced. Winners receive a gift card.

No registration is required. Soak up knowledge, get creative and have fun with the whole family.

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Other STEAM Fun

Every branch will have STEAM-related programs for all age groups (adults, teens and children) this March. Check out our programs below to find STEAM-themed book club picks, crafts, gaming, computer programs and more.