Looking for fun and educational STEAM activities you can do at home?

You can find activities incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) created by our library staff. 

Activity of the Week

Check out our new STEAM Activity of the Week. Open it up, print it off, and you’re ready to get started on an awesome new project!

Download the Activity Sheet [PDF]

Engineering - How to Make your own Balloon Rocket Car!

Ages: 7 - 13

Description: Make a car that speeds along with a few puffs of air. It works in the same way as a jet airplane or rocket, as a stream of fast-moving air escapes from a balloon and shoots out from the back of the car, pushing it forward. Blow up a balloon and see how fast and far your car can go.

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View our STEAM videos on YouTube

Watch our newest video

Older Videos

Secret Codes: Pigpen Cipher

Doing Math in the Web Browser (Grades 8+)

Popsicle Stick Da Vinci Bridge

Check out the ORL YouTube Channel's STEAM Playlist

Read our weekly STEAM Newsletters

Read our weekly STEAM Newsletters for a ton of library recommended STEAM activities, podcasts, programs and more for all ages! Each week we’ll take you on a STEAM adventure. There’s something here for everyone! 

Read our newest issue [PDF]

Issue 17 (July 29, 2020)

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Join our Online Coding Club

Every Thursday | 5:30 to  6:30 PM | Ages 7-13

Online Coding Club, is a fun and interactive coding program for 7-13-year-olds! We learn, create, develop and play together!

Register online on our Events Calendar. If registered, you will be sent a link on the day of the program to join in with one of the library's Tech Assistants.