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Exploring STEAM at the Watchung Branch

About Blog Post Jul 20, 2022 by SCLSNJ
On July 12, 2022, customers at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch explored basic chemistry concepts during a STEAM program by making play dough using general kitchen baking ingredients. "STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics," said Katie Salerno, youth services librarian. "The Watchung branch hosts monthly STEAM programs intended for children in or entering grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. STEAM programs include hands-on experiments where we discuss expected outcomes and inquire what will happen next as we learn the science behind a topic." Continued Salerno, "What we learned during this experiment was what to do if the play dough was too wet or too dry. We learned to add more flour if it's too wet and add more water if it's too dry. It was very messy but very fun and informative!" The branch, located at 12 Stirling Road in Watchung, will be hosting their next STEAM program on August 9 at 4:30 p.m. To learn more or register for this program, visit https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6341689. To contact the Watchung branch, email watchung@sclibnj.org or call (908) 458-8455. To explore and discover STEAM books, email SCLSNJ’s expert staff at ask@sclibnj.org.
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