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Registration opens:
July 07th, 2025

Engineering Challenge: Skyscrapers

Presented by the Great Lakes Science Center
2025-07-14 11:00:00 2025-07-14 11:45:00 America/New_York Engineering Challenge: Skyscrapers Students will transform into engineers when they are challenged to build a tower out of simple paper that can hold weight. Grades 1-2. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Monday, July 14
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 11:00:00 2025-07-14 11:45:00 America/New_York Engineering Challenge: Skyscrapers Students will transform into engineers when they are challenged to build a tower out of simple paper that can hold weight. Grades 1-2. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Students will transform into engineers when they are challenged to build a tower out of simple paper that can hold weight. Grades 1-2.

Please register each child separately. This program is only for students entering grades 1 or 2 in the fall. 

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K-4) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Education/Lifelong Learning |

TAGS: | STEAM Week |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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