August STEAM Events

STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

The Wilsonville Library is excited to bring back FREE STEAM classes, activities & events for kids in August

OMSI classes require registration and have limited age and class size.

Registration is completed through the portal Sign Up Genius and the page for each class will be linked below with their description. Registration will begin July 9^th.

If you have questions please contact the library during open hours or email childrens@wilsonvillelibrary.org

All other events are open and do not require registration.

Tuesday, August 6^th : Journey Under the Sea
University of Oregon, Natural and Cultural History Museum

Dive into an ocean of hands-on science fun while exploring Oregon's underwater environments. Discover the amazing variety of life beneath the waves in beautiful kelp forests or rugged, rocky reefs. Engage in activities and investigations that will inspire you to protect Oregon's diverse ocean habitat.

• 6 pm
• Library Oak Room

Tuesday, August 6^th : Sound of Science
OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science & Industry

Sign Up starting July 9^th

Create all kinds of sounds!

Young children love to pluck, strum, whistle and wiggle in this fun-filled musical class. Students experiment with unusual instruments to find out how waves and vibrations create all kinds of sounds—high and low, loud and soft—and how those sounds reach our ears. Topics include ear anatomy, sound waves and vibration.

• For children who are 3, 4 or 5 years old at the time of registration (and will not be in school in the fall)
  • 10am
• For children who will be in kindergarten or Grade 1 in Fall 2024 
  • 11:30am
  • 1pm
• Library Oak Room

Wednesday, August 7^th : Going Batty
OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science & Industry

Sign Up starting July 9^th

Learn about bat diversity.

Explore the intriguing world of bats and learn the truth about one of the most misunderstood and beneficial creatures on Earth. Students learn about bat diversity, echolocation and diet. They’ll also practice using a mist nest, the tool field biologists use to capture and study live bats before releasing them back into the night sky. Topics include adaptations, bat biology and physics of sound.

• For children who will be in Grade 2 and 3 in Fall 2024
  • 1pm
  • 2:30pm 
• Library Oak Room

Thursday, August 8^th : Pit Crew
OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science & Industry

Sign Up starting July 9^th

Design a car.

After building their own cars, students alter their designs to complete a series of impressive challenges. Topics include engineering and design.

• For children who will be in Grade 4 and 5 in Fall 2024
  • 1pm
  • 2:30pm
• Library Oak Room

Friday, August 9^th : Tidepool Tango
Oregon Coast Aquarium

Join the Oregon Coast Aquarium for a tidepool themed dance party! Learn how your favorite invertebrates move-and don't move-with the rhythm of the tides.

• 11 am
• 2pm
• Library Oak Room

Questions about August STEAM events? Please contact the Youth Services Librarians!

childrens@wilsonvillelibrary.org or 503-570-1599