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Cartoon character Wile E. Coyote

Registration opens:
August 27th, 2026

Wile E. Coyote STEM Challenge
2026-09-17 16:30:00 2026-09-17 17:30:00 America/Chicago Wile E. Coyote STEM Challenge Meep! Meep! Design and create your own trap to help Wile E. Coyote finally catch the pesky Road Runner. But be careful not to fall into traps of your own making! (Grades K–5) Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room B

Thursday, September 17
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room B

Meep! Meep! Design and create your own trap to help Wile E. Coyote finally catch the pesky Road Runner. But be careful not to fall into traps of your own making! (Grades K–5)

TAGS: | STEAM and Maker Projects |

AGE GROUPS: | Tweens | Children |

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