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October 26, 2021

Shreve Memorial Library's mobile makerspace, the Make & Go, continues to bring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) le ...

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Press release from Shreve Memorial Library:

October 26, 2021

Shreve Memorial Library’s mobile makerspace, the Make & Go, continues to bring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) learning to library branches throughout Caddo Parish. The Make & Go team has taught children and teens how to code with robots and how to make their very own stop-motion animations using LEGOs. In November, children ages 8 years and older are invited to visit Shreve Memorial Library branches to learn why engineering and circuitry can be a snap using Snap Circuit Rovers. Workshops will be held at various Shreve Memorial Library branches beginning Monday, November 1.

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Children will learn basic engineering, electronic and circuitry concepts at Make & Go workshops using Snap Circuits to build a remote-controlled rover. Snap Circuits use building components with snaps to assemble and create electronic circuits on a simple rows and columns base grid. Children will learn about electric switches, radio reception, gear movement and more by building these rovers as well as learn how electrical circuits work to run everyday devices.

Throughout the month of November, the SML Make & Go team will visit Shreve Memorial Library branches to offer hands-on Snap Circuit Rover workshops to Shreve Memorial Library patrons.  The workshops are designed for children ages 8 years and older and will take place at select Shreve Memorial Library branches on the dates and times listed below.

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  • Monday, November 1 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cedar Grove-Line Avenue Branch, 8303 Line Avenue
  • Tuesday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive
  • Tuesday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. at the North Shreveport Branch, 4844 North Market Street
  • Wednesday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m. at the Atkins Branch, 3704 Greenwood Road
  • Monday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the North Caddo Branch, 615 N. Pine Street, Vivian
  • Tuesday, November 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hamilton/South Caddo Branch, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
  • Wednesday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wallette Branch, 363 Hearne Avenue
  • Friday, November 12 at 3:30 p.m. at the Mooretown Branch, 4360 Hollywood Avenue
  • Monday, November 15 at 3:30 p.m. at the David Raines Branch, 2855 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
  • Tuesday, November 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive

    • All workshops are free and open to the public, however space is limited and registration is required. In addition, face masks and social distancing are required. Registration for the program can be completed in person at one of the Shreve Memorial Library branches listed above.

    Shreve Memorial Library’s Make & Go is a fully equipped makerspace on wheels bringing the latest in STEAM programming to communities throughout Caddo Parish. The Make & Go provides STEAM programming on the go, traveling to outreach events, the library’s 21 branches, SPAR Recreation Centers, and more. Materials for use with the Make & Go include laptops, iPads, 3D printer and scanner, robotics, building sets, portable hotspots, arts and crafts supplies, Snap Circuits, and sewing and embroidery tools. The Make & Go is customizable to meet STEAM learning needs.

    This press release was produced by Shreve Memorial Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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