STEAM for Kids at NYPL

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STEAM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. By having fun with STEAM activities and programs, you will learn concepts and gain skills that can set you up for creative, scientific, and collaborative thinking now and in the future. The New York Public Library offers lots of ways for you to explore STEAM concepts and develop your skills!

Past Programs

Check out some highlights from our archives. Discover more videos for kids.

Hydroponic Systems with Harlem Grown

KidsLIVE! with Carole Lindstrom

NYPL STEAM Storytime: Annelisa Purdie

Marble Run

For more hands-on learning opportunities, visit the Library’s catalog of videos that you can access any time for more STEAM fun.

Upcoming Programs

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Kids STEAM: NYC Themed Process Art

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 3 - 3:45 PM

HYPOTHEkids Science Club: Constellations & Navigation

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Join staff from the Kingsbridge Library for an exciting, hands-on STEAM program dedicated to understanding constellations and how they helped people to navigate. Read More ›

Art in the Wild at JJ Walker Park

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Kids STEAM: Stories and Science!

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 4 - 5 PM

Come explore S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) with us through stories and hands on activities. Read More ›

HYPOTHEKIDS Science Club: Constellations and Navigation

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 4 - 5 PM

Kids Summer Adventure: The Nature Club for little munchkins

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 11 - 11:30 AM

Welcome to our Nature Club for little munchkins @ the Huguenot Park Library. Read More ›

STEAM Hour!

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 3 - 4 PM

Art Meets Books

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 3 - 5 PM

Krafty-Noon for Kids (In Person)

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

3D Printing For Kids

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

STEM Explorers

Thursday, June 8, 2023, 4 - 5 PM

Burnin' Rubber: Mario Kart 8

Friday, June 9, 2023, 2 - 3 PM

STEAM Lounge: Dish Soap Silly Putty

Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2 - 3:30 PM

Kids STEAM: Builder Lab

Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2 - 2:45 PM

S.T.E.A.M J@mboree @Huguenot Park Library

Monday, June 12, 2023, 10:30 - 11 AM

Join Miss. Millie from the Huguenot Park Library for our S.T.E.A.M @J@mboree! L et's learn, let’s think, let’s make great things @ S.T.E.A.M J@mboree! Read More ›

Kids Summer Adventure: S.T.E.A.M club for little munchkins @Huguenot Park Library

Monday, June 12, 2023, 11 - 11:30 AM

Welcome to our Summer STEAM club for little munchkins! Explore different science-based and hands-on S.T.E.A.M projects with your kiddos almost every Monday starting on June 12th, 2023. Early registration is highly encouraged.* Read More ›

STEAM Lounge: Popsicle Stick Catapult

Monday, June 12, 2023, 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Children's STEAM: Fairytales and Crafts

Monday, June 12, 2023, 3 - 3:45 PM

Join us in person at Riverdale Library for a thoughtful discussion of fairytales, which we will use as an entry point to create meaningful artwork.Read More ›

Kids Summer Adventure: S.T.E.A.M club for kids @Huguenot Park Library

Monday, June 12, 2023, 3 - 3:30 PM

Welcome to our Summer STEAM club for kids! Explore different science-based and hands-on S.T.E.A.M projects with your kids almost every Monday starting on June 12th, 2023. Early registration is highly encouraged.* Read More ›

Lego Creations Hour

Monday, June 12, 2023, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Kids' STEAM: 3D Printing

Monday, June 12, 2023, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

LEGO & Things

Monday, June 12, 2023, 4 - 5 PM

STEAM Hour: Discover Kits

Monday, June 12, 2023, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Kids STEAM: HypotheFAVES

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 3 - 4 PM

Join staff from the Clason's Point library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Science activities. Read More ›

Flag Day Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 4:15 - 5 PM

Are you looking for a meaningful activity to teach youngsters about and commemorate Flag Day? Then join us for an educational and engaging Flag Day program! Program includes an American Flag themed storytime and craft! Ages 5-11 *Space is limited. First come first served. Parental Assistance May be Required. Read More ›