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BOOMbox at Home: Summer Reading

June 7, 2024 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

We're talking about circles all summer long! Find some of our favorites STEAM projects using circles.

Celebrating and Reflecting on Juneteenth 2024

May 24, 2024 by Amy Holcomb in Around the Library

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day for Black Americans, is an annual holiday observing the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about our upcoming events celebrating Juneteenth.

Explore Space with the BOOMbox

March 28, 2024 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

The BOOMbox has plenty of fun activities in preparation of the upcoming solar eclipse.

June Is Pride Month

April 22, 2021 by Amy Holcomb in Events and Programs

We celebrate Pride Month, which includes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

BOOMbox at Home: Fabrication Activities

May 6, 2020 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

This week with the online BOOMbox, we’re exploring fabrication or, in other words, making things.

BOOMbox at Home: Space Activities

April 30, 2020 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

We’re sharing a few of our favorite activities related to space this week.

BOOMbox at Home: Sound Activities

April 23, 2020 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

This week in the online BOOMbox we’re exploring sound. What is it? Can we see it? Try these activities to learn more.

BOOMbox at Home: Measurement Activities

April 16, 2020 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

This week in the online BOOMbox, we’re looking at comparing sizes and measuring things.

BOOMbox at Home: Art Activities

April 9, 2020 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Let's explore some art techniques for an artistic, creative outlet.

BOOMbox at Home: Environment Activities

April 2, 2020 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

This week in the online BOOMbox, we encourage you to go big by exploring the environment. Here are three activities you can try at home to learn about different parts of the environment, including gardening, ecosystems, and weather.

Changes to the Adult Digital Media Lab

October 1, 2018 by Amy Holcomb in News

We have updated the Digital Media Lab procedures and restrictions effective today. We do this to provide our patrons with the best possible service model.

BOOMbox Engineering

April 27, 2018 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Stop by the BOOMbox April 30 through August 19 and learn about what it means to be an engineer.

BOOMbox Animal

January 3, 2018 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Visit the BOOMbox now through April 15 when will we explore animals from across the globe.

BOOMbox Space

September 5, 2017 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Join us in the BOOMbox September 11 through December 21, 2017 as we explore the vastness of space!

New STEAM Kits!

July 24, 2017 by Amy Holcomb in Books, Movies, and More

Take a STEAM kit home and build, code, and play your way to a new skill. Our collection has expanded with several new kits available for Skokie cardholders.

BOOMbox Energy

May 26, 2017 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Join us in the BOOMbox through August, 2017 as we explore how humans have used energy over the course of our history.

BOOMbox: Design

February 8, 2017 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Through April 15th, we’re exploring designing and making using some of our favorite tools and resources from previous themes in the BOOMbox.

Challenge Accepted

November 11, 2016 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Calling all middle-schoolers. Can you handle the STEAM?

New STEAM kits!

October 26, 2016 by Amy Holcomb in Books, Movies, and More

STEAM kits are portable learning experiences you can take home with you. Construct, play, code, build...the possibilities are endless. And our collection is about to expand!

BOOMbox: Human

September 15, 2016 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Let's better understand what it means to be human with a variety of activities in the BOOMbox!

BOOMbox: Architecture

June 28, 2016 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Explore planning, designing, and building with rotating hands-on architecture activities in the BOOMbox.

BOOMbox Earth

February 24, 2016 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

It's an event of planetary proportions! Learn more about BOOMbox Earth, open through April 17.

Sew Cool

October 5, 2015 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Spin, weave, sew, knit, embellish, create, learn! It's Textiles time in the BOOMbox

BIG and small Things are Happening in the BOOMbox

March 14, 2015 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

The newest iteration of the BOOMbox, Big and Small, is here! Last time we were using fabrication tools to design and make thing. This time around we have tools like microscopes and telescopes that help us see really BIG things and really small things. We want you to join us...

Get Ready for Teen Tech Week

March 2, 2015 by Amy Holcomb in Kids and Teens

We're getting ready for Teen Tech Week 2015 and so should you. Get a taste of what's coming up.

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