Morning session with the Arizona Science Center:

Bring color, creativity, and collaboration into your library’s summer reading programs with this dynamic workshop on integrating the arts with STEM. Explore how to Color Our World by blending art activities with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

Through hands-on projects participants will discover how to use color and creativity to engage children and teens in learning. This workshop emphasizes the artistic elements of STEAM, offering innovative strategies for weaving artistic expression into STEM activities to boost engagement, foster critical thinking, and ignite imagination. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and practical tools for designing colorful, cross-disciplinary programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and exploration in your library this summer.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace the power of art in STEAM to foster creativity and 21st-century skills.
• Explore collaborative art projects that foster teamwork, shared learning, self-expression, creativity, connection, and mutual understanding among all ages.
• Develop tabletop activities that introduce this year’s art theme by engaging participants of all ages in creative, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity, promote self-expression, and encourage ongoing involvement throughout the summer.
• Design art programs inspired by storybooks and how to create engaging take-and-make kits that encourage creativity, literacy, and hands-on exploration for participants of all ages to enjoy at their own pace.

Presenters: 

Maree Toscano - Professional Development Facilitator at Arizona Science Center
Brenna Chambers - Director of Professional Learning at Arizona Science Center

*** Lunch on your own ***

Afternoon Session 1:  Crafting Accessible and Inclusive Summer Library Programs with Arizona Talking Book Library

Afternoon Session 2: Upcycled Crafting with The Junk Lady

Upcycled Crafting - Through hands-on crafting sessions centered around the theme “Color Our World,” participants will gain creative ideas and practical instructions for offering engaging programs to share with their patrons, utilizing affordable, easily accessible, and free materials. Library staff will have the opportunity to “test drive” the projects, leaving with useful samples and guidance on sourcing materials.

Presenter:

Shari Keith - Professional Teaching Artist aka The Junk Lady

Validated Parking is available in the Heritage Parking Garage. The Heritage Parking Garage is conveniently located at the southeast corner of North Fifth Street and East Monroe Street. Bring your parking pass with you to the workshop to receive free validated parking.