The local hub for creativity and education, Wren Memorial Library, has lined up a series of engaging and complimentary activities designed to entertain and inform residents of Chatham County throughout February. A recent post by the Chatham County website details a range of offerings, from hands-on STEM workshops to interactive storytimes that blend financial literacy with fun.
Focused on stimulating young minds, the library has scheduled "STEM Builds for Kids" on Tuesdays - February 11, 18, and 25. Erin Denniston, M.Ed, leads these sessions from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., inviting children in 2nd to 5th grades to delve into tabletop engineering and problem-solving challenges, as per the Chatham County. Having something for everyone, these workshops promise an educational experience, with all required materials supplied by the library.
In a creative twist on do-it-yourself craft, "Cardboard Building: Robots" takes place on February 20, unleashing the imaginative potential of participants from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. As reported by the Chatham County's website, attendees get the chance to design their own robots, be it tiny automatons or grandiose five-armed creations. This event encourages innovation in a playful, cardboard-fueled arena.
Meanwhile, adults looking to explore their artistic side can anticipate "Adult Paint Night" on, February 21, as mentioned on the Chatham County website. Guided step-by-step, participants will create their own seasonal landscapes from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The library ensures all painting supplies are provided, enabling guests to unearth their inner artists and take home a personal masterpiece.
Additionally, the "Piggy Bank Theater, Thinking Money for Kids" introduces an element of financial savvy to children's storytime on, February 27, according to Chatham County. The program, which runs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., offers a unique, bilingual (English and Spanish) narrative that educates kids on money terminology and math skills. As part of the Thinking Money for Kids initiative, supported by the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, this event is designed to enhance currency recognition and is freely accessible without the need for registration.
