Your Guide to STEAM Month 2023

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. 

 
 

Minecraft Paper Circuits

Monday, March 31, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Minecraft Movie Release Party

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  Games  STEAM  

Stargazers Club: Cincinnati Observatory Star Party

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Adult  Family  STEAM  

Teen Painted Planters

Registration Required
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Needle Felt Dryer Balls

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Sensory Slime

Registration Required
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Needle Felt Dryer Balls (Repeat Program)

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

Play, Explore, Build at Chief Sayers Park

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All Locations
Children  Family  Book Bus  STEAM  

Minecraft Club

Registration Required
Monday, April 14, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  STEAM  

Homeschool: Egg Drop

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Newport Branch
Children    Homeschool      STEAM  

Construction Junction

Registration Required
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Games  STEAM  

Trees and What They Do for Us with Boone County Arboretum

Registration Required
Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  Adult  Family  STEAM  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session One

Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Day of the Book/El Día de los Libros

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  Book Bus  DIY & Crafts  Games  STEAM  Story Times  

The Cultural Center of India presents Spice Tales: Easy Recipes from India

Registration Required
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  DIY & Crafts  Health & Fitness  STEAM  

Spanish Bilingual Story Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Family  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  Story Times  

Bi-Okoto West African Movement and Music Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Children  Teen  Adult  Family  Games  Health & Fitness  STEAM  

Build a Terrarium

Attendance FULL/Waitlist Available
Registration Required
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alexandria Branch
Adult  DIY & Crafts  STEAM  

CCPL Digital Escape Rooms!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, All Day
Digital
Teen  Adult  Family  Games  STEAM  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session Two

Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session Three

Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Minecraft Club

Registration Required
Monday, May 12, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cold Spring Branch
Teen  STEAM  

Homeschool Hive: Be your own boss! Session Four

Friday, May 23, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Children  Teen  Family  Homeschool  STEAM  

Gardening for Small Spaces

Registration Required
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
Adult  STEAM  

 


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