Women's History Month: Science and Art Programs

Next date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

March is Women's History Month! Join us for special programs that celebrate Women's History Month with children's activities highlighting art and science.

 

Program dates and details (some programs require registration):

Women in STEM Careers | Saturday, March 8th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Fruit and Veggie Energy! [ 12:00pm - 1:30pm ] Meet two local women engineers, learn about their career, and work on a hands on activity to learn about the literal power of fruit and veggies. Registration Required. Ages 8+

Meet an Entomologist [ 2:00pm - 3:00pm ] Wanna learn what it’s like to work with insects? Meet a local entomologist and educator and ask her all the questions that have been “bugging” you! Everyone is welcome; activities designed for teens and up! No registration needed.

Build a Bridge! | Saturday, March 15th from 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Learn about how Emily Warren Roebling saved the Brooklyn Bridge. Then we’ll jump in and create our own. Which bridge will hold more weight? Registration Required. Ages 8+

Art Project | Friday, March 21st from 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn about Georgia O’Keeffe and create your very own artwork based on O’Keeffe’s abstract landscapes. Registration Required. Ages 6+

Women in Marine Science! | Sunday, March 23rd from 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join Alameda’s local ocean conservation club, M.E.S.A, to learn about women in marine science. Registration Required. Ages 6+

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Sign up by contacting the Children’s Desk by phone (510) 747-7705 or email (childref@alamedaca.gov). Please provide your child's name, age, parent name, email, phone, and the program you are interested in. Participants can sign up for more than one program. 

 

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Location

Main Library, 1550 Oak St, Main Library, 94501, View Map