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Full Steam Ahead!

with Ralph Rounds
2026-09-02 16:00:00 2026-09-02 17:00:00 America/Chicago Full Steam Ahead! Discover the exciting world of STEAM through hands-on experiments, creative building challenges, and interactive projects! Registration Required. Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Wednesday, September 02
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Effingham Public Library

Children's Programming Room

Discover the exciting world of STEAM through hands-on experiments, creative building challenges, and interactive projects! Registration Required.

We will supply all materials needed.

This program will hit on topics in engineering, design, physics, aerodynamics, and problem solving!

AGE GROUP: | 5-9 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | STEM | STEAM |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
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The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is the public library of Effingham, Illinois. We have over 50,000 books, magazines, and audio-visual materials and an annual circulation of over 250,000 items. We also offer a wide variety of programs and services. 

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