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July 2014 Activities at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Lawrenceville

ByHelen

School-Age Fun: Super Science Camp

Monday the 14th – Friday the 18th; 4:00pm

During this five-day camp, explore different types of science through fun activities and challenging hands-on experiments that demonstrate the importance of science in everyday life -encourage critical and creative thinking.

Recommended for students entering grade 1-5 in the fall.

Supplies provided. Due to limited space, registration is required. Please register for all five days. If you register for one day, we will consider you registered for all five days. Please contact us if you have registered but cannot attend at 412-682-3668.

 

Imagination Builders: Legos!

Monday, July 21; 7:00pm

Children and caregivers are invited to use their imagination to build Lego structures. Building blocks are more than fun toys, they are valuable educational and creative tools. Join us for this family program for children of all ages!

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