Science

Workshop: Engineering for Kids

A partnership with Engineering for Kids
Monday, 1/6/2025
3:30 - 4:30
Children's Creative Center - 2nd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Engage in hands-on fun while learning the job of an engineer, the field of civil and mechanical engineering and basic concepts of engineering such as the concepts of physics, motion and energy.

For ages 5–9. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served.

Ten-week series, on Mondays:

  • October 7: Playful Playground Engineers: Super Slides
  • October 21: Junior Electrical: Flip the Switch
  • October 28: Kelvin's Kitchen: Goin’ Fishin’
  • November 4: Junior Civil Engineering:  Beyond Trains - The Other Engineers
  • November 18: Junior Engineers Under Construction: From the Ground Up
  • November 25: Junior World (Sport) Games: Track & Field
  • December 2: Junior Engineers Under Construction: Bring in the Machines
  • December 9: Junior Aerospace: Kites
  • December 16: Junior Aerospace: 3-2-1... BLASTOFF! & Extension: Target Practice (Straw Rocket)
  • January 6: Junior Industrial: Simple Machines - Inclined Planes

Connect: Engineering for Kids - Website

 

 

 

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All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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