Education Events in Mansfield

Calling all budding builders! Using our extensive collection of Lego, the Library will transform into a galactic engineering hub. In this session children will have the freedom to dream big, designing and building their own Lego rockets, lunar rovers, and star-cruisers. This session encourages spatial reasoning, creative problem-solving, and collaborative play as kids work to bring their cosmic visions to life. Whether they are building a sleek explorer for deep space travel or a sturdy base for a moon landing, the only limit is their imagination! Creations will be on show in the Library display cabinet until the end of the school holidays.

In this explosive 60-minute workshop, the team at MAD Science will take explorers on a comprehensive tour of the universe. This immersive experience is designed to spark a life long passion in STEM and space exploration! Young scientists will dive into the mechanics of our solar system, exploring the staggering scale of planets before feeling the thrill of aerospace engineering with a rocket launch. The mission continues as kids dive into hands-on experiments, create "expanding universe slime" and witnessing spectacular, mind-blowing chemical reactions that simulate the birth and growth of our cosmos.

In this session young explorers will craft a unique galaxy lamp to take home. Each participant will receive an LED projector lamp and scratch paper inserts. Using etching tools, children will carve their own custom designs, from swirling nebulae and distant planets to their favourite constellations. Once the artistic work is complete, the inserts are placed inside the lamp, allowing their hand-drawn galaxy to be projected onto their bedroom walls. This workshop is a wonderful blend of artistic expression and space magic, providing a soothing, glowing sanctuary for any young astronaut to dream in.

Buckle in for an afternoon of stellar entertainment. Join us for a screening of a beloved animated space classic featuring a curious little robot on a big adventure, perfect for explorers aged five and up. To complete the cinema experience, a variety of snacks will be provided, including popcorn, sweets, fruit and water to keep our young crew fuelled for their journey.

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