Make March Break Magical at St. Thomas Public Library! by Darlene Vreman, Children’s Library Services Coordinator
Oh, what to do -- March Break is coming up, and you will need to find a way to keep your children or grandchildren busy and entertained for a whole week! No need to panic – the St. Thomas Public Library has you covered! This March Break, why not make the library your go-to destination for fun, learning, and adventure? For March Break 2025, we’re bringing excitement and hands- on discovery with STEAM activities! If you’re unfamiliar with the term, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Through math and science, STEAM is a learning approach that blends artistic skills and creativity with problem- solving. Innovation and critical thinking are encouraged by using engineering and technology to find creative solutions to real-world problems. STEAM helps kids think outside the box, explore new ideas, and spark a passion for learning in fun and interactive ways. Each day of March Break, we’ll be highlighting a different part of STEAM: Science Monday; Technology Tuesday; Engineering Wednesday; Arts Thursday; Math Friday. Each day will feature a mix of drop-in programs, self-directed activities and challenges, and special registration-only programs, so there is something for everyone! Plus, we will have special guests coming throughout the week to bring even more excitement to the experience. Mark your calendars! Our full March Break schedule will be available starting March 1, so be sure to pick up a copy at the library or check out our website for details.
Whether your child is a budding scientist, an aspiring artist, or just looking for a fun way to spend the break, the St. Thomas Public Library is the place to be. We can’t wait to see you! As an added bonus, put one of our 10+ STEAM kits on hold so you can take the STEAM fun home with your -- or enjoy some of our favourite STEAM books for kids: STEAM Play & Learn by Ana Dziengel (2019) is a great intro- duction to STEAM topics geared towards preschoolers with fun, interactive and easy-to-follow activities! STEAM Lab for Kids by Liz Lee Heinecke (2018): Written by a molecular biologist after becoming a stay-at-home mom, this book is full of great for kids of all ages to work on experiments at home while still making it simple for parents to facilitate. 100 Easy STEAM Activities by Andrea Scalzo Yi (2019): As the title says, you’re going to have access to 100 STEAM activities that you can do with your children. While the book says it’s for grades 2 to 5, there’s a section on toddler activities and lots of activities designed for many ages!
TASTE THE SWEETNESS OF SPRING
ADULTS $10.00 | CHILDREN $5.00
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM MARCH 8 - MARCH 16
Experience tractor-drawn wagon rides through the scenic Springwater Forest
The Pancake House runs from 10 AM to 2 PM, hosted by local community groups—cash only!
Watch live demonstrations of maple syrup production !
NURSE INJECTOR
Vendors and more!
Meet emergency responders from the OPP and Malahide Fire Department !
FOR A FULL LIST AND CALENDAR OF ACTIVITES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Hometown St. Thomas • March 2025 • Page 9
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