Did you know that only 4% of girls grow up to work with technology and computers? In elementary school girls start to lose interest and shy away from math and science. Today many schools push for everyone to learn more math and science and hopefully spark future creative geniuses to…
Last week we hosted a two-part 3D Printing Time Lapse Video program for kids in 4th – 8th grade. We were fortunate to have an Algonquin resident and owner of 3D Universe, a local 3D printing company, to facilitate the program. The goal of the program was to teach kids about…
Shopping for a tech-loving kid? We have a list of techy toys for you! If you know us at the Library, then you probably already know that we love our Bee Bot, Makey-Makey, Snap Circuits, Ozobots, and Spheros. Those are sure bets for fun and learning that are family tested…
In November 4th-8th graders joined Ms. Alison for a Sphero Light Painting program. The kids learned about how to take pictures of Sphero robots in the dark. Light painting is a photography trick that requires a slow shutter speed lasting at least a second to allow time to capture a light…
Meet Dash and Dot! They are robots who are best friends and all about imaginative play. Dash can drive around, build, throw things, and lots more. Dot is a great introduction to coding. App-enabled, they easily connect with either an Android or iOS device. The Library just purchased a club pack…
This past weekend the Library hosted its first ever Maker Fair. We had 425 people join us to learn, celebrate, and experience all the cool technologies from crafts to 3D printing to the Silhouette Cameo that the Library can offer. We hope that everyone that came learned something new and…
The school year is HERE! You might have purchased the school supplies, but have you nailed down schedules and routines? Luckily, there are a number of apps that can help your family stay organized and successfully juggle it all. Check out this list of apps that can help your family master the…
Did you know that on the Children’s website there is a page called, Games for Kids? This page is to help parents find free, child-friendly, and age appropriate games to play while inside or outside the library. Is your kid a fan of the Nickelodeon, Disney, or Cartoon Network channels?…
The first session of LEGO WeDo Buddies ended this week. The children built and coded LEGO robots like an alligator whose mouth opened and closed and a lion who sat up and laid back down. They learned about motors, pulleys, gears, and levers through simple robotics. Pairs of children worked…
The Algonquin Area Public Library offers free online tutoring and homework help through Brainfuse HelpNow, an online resource. This website is available for Algonquin Library cardholders Mondays – Sundays from 2 PM-11 PM (CST). Once registered, you can log on and gain immediate access to the following helpful services. Live Tutoring – Chat…
