STEAM Afternoons: Sustainable STEAM - Hastings Library

Next date: Thursday, 31 July 2025 | 04:00 PM to 04:45 PM

Spark Curiosity with STEAM Afternoons. Recommended for ages 7-12.

Paper Beads - Thursday 31 July 4-4.45pm

Turn old magazines and paper scraps into colourful beads, then string them together to make a bracelet, keyring, or necklace. Discover how reuse and design go hand in hand in this hands-on STEAM craft.

Book Now

Mini Greenhouse - Thursday 7 August 4-4.45pm

Explore what plants need to grow as you create a mini greenhouse to take home. Watch your seed sprout over time and discover the science of warmth, moisture, and sunlight in action.

Book Now

Sphero Maze Challenge - Thursday 14 August 4-4.45pm

Team up to build a maze out of recycled materials, then use a tablet to program a Sphero robot to navigate it. Experiment with angles, speed, and commands to complete the challenge and level up your coding skills.

Book Now

Bug Hotel - Thursday 21 August 4-4.45pm

Design and build a bug hotel using natural and recycled materials. Learn about the important role insects play in our environment—and take your creation home to place in your garden!

Book Now

Free, bookings essential.

Note: There is no need to book a parental ticket, although we do expect you to remain with the child through the program.