Here at the Watertown Free Public Library, we've got big news! We are very close to opening HATCH, Watertown's very first Makerspace! It'll be a space in the Arsenal Project (formerly the Arsenal Mall) where residents of Watertown can utilize all sorts of free tools for countless creative endeavors, including 3D printing, electronics, and art.
But what, you ask, does this mean for children?
Introducing HATCH: CR Edition (short for Children's Room Edition)! On a couple of Thursday afternoons this month, we'll provide a space for kids to explore a variety of tools and materials in an independent manner. This program will remind many of you of our Science Is Everywhere program, and it's definitely helping kids develop their STEM skills (science, technology, engineering and math). The big difference is that each project will be much more self-guided, and kids will decide for themselves how they'd like to utilize the materials we provide.
This month's HATCH: CR Edition programs will be for children in grades 2-5, and you won't need to register. Join us on:
Want to find out more about HATCH in general, and the awesome makerspace we're creating at the Arsenal Project? Stop in and ask or check out our website to learn about what tools will be available, as well as opportunities to teach or volunteer!
We hope to see you tomorrow and on September 18!
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