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The Floor is Lava Challenge

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2026-07-24 14:00:00 2026-07-24 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Floor is Lava Challenge Put your STEM skills to work by building a structure to save your bear from the lava floor! (Grades 2–5) Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Friday, July 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room A

Put your STEM skills to work by building a structure to save your bear from the lava floor! (Grades 2–5)

TAGS: | STEAM and Maker Projects |

AGE GROUPS: | Tweens | Children |

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