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Snap Circuits for Adults
Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: S. Walter StewartLearn about electronics and circuitry with Snap Circuits. Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker, or try making your own circuits in this hands-on workshop! Space is limited. Visit the branch or call 416...
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Dash Robotics
Fri Jul 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartKids will work in teams to complete challenges to program the Dash Robot using simple and easy drag and drop coding. For kids ages 8-12. Space is limited. Registration begins Friday, June 21. Please register in bra...
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The Amazing Universe
Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartThe astronomical universe is as exciting as anything in sci-fi or video games ? and it's real! Presented by Professor John Percy of the University of Toronto Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, in a non-techn...
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LEGO: Damsels, Knights, and Squires
Mon Jul 29, 2024 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartJoin us for a fun day of LEGO! The theme is Damsels, Knights, and Squires, medieval fun for a jovial time building medieval castles. Kids will learn about castle design, and how to build medieval castles that are complete wit...
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NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour
Sat Jun 15, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartThe S. Walter Stewart Library and its neighbourhood is home to a variety of trees. Join City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood walk. Learn how to recognize different species...
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Wonder Workshop: Neighbourhood Challenge
Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartWhat do you see when you walk through your neighbourhood? Have you ever thought about building something for your neighbourhood that would have a positive impact on the people living there? Put on your thinking cap and use yo...
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Wonder Workshop: Butterfly Challenge
Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartHave you ever wondered what a butterfly is, where they live and what impact butterflies have on an ecosystem? What about what would happen if these pollinators disappeared? Join us to learn all about butterflies and their hab...
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Wonder Workshop: Wind Power Challenge
Fri Aug 09, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartHave you ever wondered about the different ways that wind generates energy? Learn about wind energy, sustainability and renewable energy. Brainstorm creative solutions to developing energy by designing your own wind harnessin...
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Shoot, Score, Science and More!
Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartCan you find the science in sport? Jump, shoot, roll, and glide to find out many things like how throwing a ball can affect your balance, or discover physics by engineering a better hockey puck and building a mini golf course...