We’ve got lots of fun planned for next week as we get ready for Halloween. Here’s the schedule. Please be sure to share! T-Shirt Monsters, 10/25, 4:30 pmOnline with Warren County Library SystemUpcycle an old t-shirt into a fun plush monster as you learn basic sewing skills. Ages 5-15. Register at www.warrenlib.org. Halloween Engineering, 10/27,…
After School Programs with Blairstown Recreation Sponsored by the Blairstown Recreation Department for 2021-2022 All programs require advanced registration. Visit http://www.blairstowntownship.org/ or call 908-362-6663 ext. 232 for additional information. All fees listed are for Blairstown residents; additional fees may apply for non-residents. Anyone can participate. You do not need to attend Blairstown Elementary or live in…
Warren County Library Live Programs All programs are held in the gazebo at Catherine Dickson Branch of the Library at 4 Lambert Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825. Please register at https://warrenlib.evanced.info/signup/calendar. For ages 5-12. Caregivers for children aged 9 and under must remain at the event. Free. LIFT OFF Wednesday, September 15, 4:30 pm Maker Club…
No-Sew Light-Up Wrist Cuff Enhance your cosplay with soft circuits! In this simple project, you can make a simple felt cuff that lights up. We’ll also learn the science behind circuits and discover how to design your own. You can get all the supplies for this project in the Make: Circuit Scout kit, Papercraft Circuits…
STEM Extras at Blairstown Farmers Market We’re adding an exciting new component to our Summer of Science program for 2021. In addition to our many free activities, we are now offering a more advanced kit option with guided instruction from Sandy right at the farmer’s market! Once again we’ll be back at the Blairstown Farmer’s…
Origami Circuits Lately I have been really enjoying creating origami circuits. This a fun mash up of the ancient paper folding techniques with electrical circuits. It’s built on the popular paper circuit project which used conductive copper tape to attach items, usually LEDs, to crafts such as cards and artwork. But origami circuits create 3D…
Seed Balls from Recycled Paper In this activity that I hosted for the Warren County Library System, we learn to make seed balls using recycled paper and native seeds. Watch the video or read on to learn more! For this activity you will need: Recycled newspaper Seeds, preferably native to your area Water A blender…
Winter Break Boredom Breakers For the Warren County Library System, I did a short series of STEAM activities for families to do at home over winter break. With easy to find, inexpensive materials, each challenge encourages kids to build, create, and experiment. Try them! Post your results on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #warrenlib. Or…
Maker Campus Workshops Make: Magazine, Make: Co, and Maker Camp have recently launched a new learning platform specially designed for Maker Education. Maker Campus is a place to connect, learn, and make together. Find enriching and interactive events including talks by expert makers, project demos, classes, virtual workshop tours, and more. I am very honored…
25 Days of Making For the last several years, “Coffee for the Brain” creator Aaron Maurer, a fantastic educator, blogger, and podcaster, has lead an amazing seasonal project. It’s called the 25 Days of Making and it’s wonderful. Basically, Aaron gets dozens of makers, teachers, writers, and educators to create special projects to celebrate creativity.…
