{"id":6847,"date":"2026-07-29T17:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T21:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lib-kmcpl.wvnet.edu\/caponbridge\/?page_id=6847"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T21:46:40","slug":"library-explorers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lib-kmcpl.wvnet.edu\/caponbridge\/library-explorers\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Explorers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Library Explorers is our hands\u2011on STEAM adventure program for elementary kids ages 7\u201311 \u2014 a place where curious minds get to build, create, experiment, and discover something new every month.<\/strong> Explorers jump into themed challenges that feel more like play than school, turning big ideas into \u201clook what I made!\u201d moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We meet during the school year<\/strong>, and after taking a summer break, Library Explorers will return in September<\/strong>. We used to meet on Tuesdays, but starting this fall, we\u2019re officially moving to Saturdays<\/strong> so both public school and homeschool kids can join the fun. Because the library is only open on select Saturdays, each month\u2019s date and time will be posted on Facebook and in our calendars. Keep an eye out \u2014 adventure is just around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Announcements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BIG NEWS, Explorers!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s almost time to jump back into the adventure \u2014 Library Explorers resumes in September!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even BIGGER NEWS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re moving to Saturdays<\/strong> so ALL<\/em> Explorers have a chance to join the fun. Keep an eye on our calendars and Facebook for the official dates and times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Past Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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January was our very first session together, and we kicked things off with a full STEAM adventure<\/strong> \u2014 complete with stations for each part of STEAM<\/strong>.

S \u2013 Science<\/strong> \u2014 Density discussion and hands\u2011on testing with different materials.
T \u2013 Technology<\/strong> \u2014 A coding scavenger hunt that sent Explorers searching for clues.
E \u2013 Engineering<\/strong> \u2014 Building block structures and testing whether they could stand strong against \u201cwind.\u201d
A \u2013 Art<\/strong> \u2014 Creating snowman snow globes using the same materials from our density station.
M \u2013 Math<\/strong> \u2014 Using numbers and geometry to improve and strengthen their builds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Library Explorers is our hands\u2011on STEAM adventure program for elementary kids ages 7\u201311 \u2014 a place where curious minds get to build, create, experiment, and discover something new every month. Explorers jump into themed challenges that feel more like play than school, turning big ideas into \u201clook what I made!\u201d moments. We meet during the school year, and after taking a summer break, Library Explorers will return in September. We used to meet on Tuesdays, but starting this fall, we\u2019re…<\/p>\n

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