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Engineering Challenge

Grades 6-8
2026-02-16 14:00:00 2026-02-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Engineering Challenge Are you a builder or a creative problem solver? Use your STEAM skills to complete engineering challenges using simple materials. R Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Monday, February 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-16 14:00:00 2026-02-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Engineering Challenge Are you a builder or a creative problem solver? Use your STEAM skills to complete engineering challenges using simple materials. R Main Library - Youth Activity Room

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Youth Activity Room

Are you a builder or a creative problem solver? Use your STEAM skills to complete engineering challenges using simple materials. R

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AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Middle School (Grades 6-8) |

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