Unleash your curiosity at the 12th annual Wisconsin Science Festival, October 10-16!
How is Oregon Library part of the fun?
- Science in a Bag activity kits (while supplies last): We are one of the 50 library locations across the state that is offering a FREE Science in a Bag STEM kit, featuring activities appropriate for ages K-12 that highlight science and research happening in Wisconsin. Pick up a kit starting October 10th anytime during library open hours. Before beginning Science in a Bag activities, please get permission from a responsible adult.
- Scavenger Hunt at the Library with Beesley: The Festival's mascot is honeybee Beesley, our state insect. Beesley planned a fun scavenger hunt for kids to in the Library anytime during open hours.
- StoryWalk at the Library: Enjoy the nature- themed storywalk It's Fall by Linda Glaser around the Library.
- Eureka Collection: The Library's collection of things offers a variety of hands-on learning kits and categories include STEM, Nature, and Seed Library. These kits are always available for check out!
Find out about more events in our area by searching at www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/events/.
The Wisconsin Science Festival’s statewide celebration is back, and for the first time features a full week of in-person and virtual activities across Wisconsin October 10-16. Join the festivities with more than 300 events in communities throughout the state. Most events are free, including hands-on activities, talks with scientists and authors, films, performances, nature hikes, take-home science kits and so much more. Oregon Public Library is excited to be a part of this Festival through the Science in the Bag program.
Questions or need accommodations? Contact Kelly Allen at kallen [at] oregonlibrary.org (kallen[at]oregonlibrary[dot]org).