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Mousetrap Cars
2023-06-30 16:00:00 2023-06-30 17:00:00 America/New_York MAXT @ PTL Afterschool STEM Workshops for Grades 4-6! Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom

Friday, June 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-30 16:00:00 2023-06-30 17:00:00 America/New_York MAXT @ PTL Afterschool STEM Workshops for Grades 4-6! Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom

Peterborough Town Library

Eben Jones Classroom

Afterschool STEM Workshops for Grades 4-6!

Join CJ from the MAXT Makerspace for a workshop on Mousetrap Cars!

At the workshop we will:

  • Work in teams to design a car within budget
  • Test your design in a rally race against other teams

This workshop will not have any take-home items and is best for kids in grades 4-6.
If you have any questions please email Aimee: alarue@peterboroughnh.gov

Spaces are limited and registration is required to attend.
Parents of elementary school-aged kids do not need to attend the workshop but should remain in the building during the workshop.

Everyone is welcome at our programs. Please let us know how we may ensure this program is accessible for your family. Aimee and Lisa are available to discuss in-person or by phone or email.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Maker event | Community |

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Peterborough Town Library
Phone: 603-924-8040
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 Closed
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Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.

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Baby Storytime
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Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!
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Come share your writing with us!
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Preschool Storytime
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Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!
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Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!
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Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for a stories, stomping, songs, and more!
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Come share your writing with us!
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Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
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Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!
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A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
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Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Morning Yoga with The River Center
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Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Nov 25, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Morning Yoga with The River Center
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Dec 02, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Dec 04, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Dec 09, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
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Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will discuss tech highlights for 2024.
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Dec 11, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Families Read Together - A Book Club for Families
Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.
Writers' Open Mic - Hosted by Monadnock Underground
Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!
Monadnock Handcrafters
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.
Middle School Writers' Society - with Avenue A!
Mon, Dec 16, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register
Tech Drop In Help - with Tim Brezovec
Wed, Dec 18, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!
Pizza & Pages - Discuss Books and Devour Pizza!
Thu, Dec 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - with Michelle Dunn
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.
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