BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The South Regional/Broward College Library is hosting a free, online Virtual Junior Maker Fest on April 3, 2021 from 11AM to 3PM. Age-specific activity kits, also free, allow kids to follow along with hands-on maker crafts that express creativity with everyday objects.
Families can pick up Maker Fest kits at the South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33024, beginning Saturday, March 6th. Kits can also be sent to your local library for pick up; call 954-201-8821 by March 22nd to request a delivery and ensure the kits arrive in time.
There are four kits available, two for younger children (3-5 years) and two for older kids (6-12 years). For younger children, there is a Windsock Craft and a Build with Cornstarch Blocks activity. Older kids can make a 3-D Paper Castle or fold fancy Mini-Boxes to hold small treasures. The event will conclude with a demonstration of the library’s Launch Pads and Read-along tablets to show families the technology that kids can check out and take home with a library card. The Saturday, April 3 online session times are:
- 11AM - Blowing in the Wind: Make a Windsock
- 12PM- Back in Time: Construct a 3-D Paper Castle
- 1PM - Use Your Imagination! Building with Cornstarch Block
- 2PM - Fold it and Fill it! Make Two Mini Treasure Boxes
- 3PM - Tech for Kids@Your Library: Launch Pads and Read-alongs
Families can register on WebEx, follow along online to learn to make each item and ask questions via chat. For additional information, contact Melissa Karnosh at Mkarnosh@broward.org or 954-201-8821. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the South Regional/Broward College Library.
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DATE: February 19, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
PHONE: 954-357-7402
EMAIL: cmcelrath@Broward.org