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STEAM for Teens & Tweens
January 18 - May 9, 2026 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Orange Public Library & History Center Community Room 407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866 Our FREE and exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math series just for teens and tweens, grades 6-12
January 17 - Robotics and Engineering
Join us for an exciting STEAM adventure where students can explore science, technology, and engineering through hands-on projects! Students will create their own bubbling DIY lava lamps, observing how liquids of different densities interact and how chemical reactions produce mesmerizing motion. They’ll also program mBots, using block-based coding to navigate courses, follow lines, and solve challenges while learning the basics of robotics and sensors. Finally, participants will design and test parachutes that float small weights safely to the ground, experimenting with shapes, sizes, and string lengths to discover how air resistance and gravity affect falling objects. This event combines creativity, problem-solving, and exploration, giving students a fun and interactive introduction to STEAM concepts. Facilitated by BSA Venturing Crew 1701/FRC Robotics Team 4322 February 21 - Science Beyond the Books
Discover the exciting side of physics and astronomy through engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Facilitated by: Chapman University Philosophy and Physics Undergraduate Programs Schmid College of Science and Technology March 14 - Learning to See: Photography for Young Minds
Forget the manuals and the "perfect" shot—this class is about seeing the world in a whole new way. Through movement, games, and storytelling, students will learn to:
April 11 - The Mystery of Food: A Hands-On STEAM Investigation
Ever wondered why your favorite food looks, tastes, and feels the exact way it does? Join FSNSA for a deep dive into the secret science behind your snacks! This isn't your average science class—it’s a high-tech food lab where you are the lead researcher! Ready to solve the mystery? Come see how science makes its way from the lab to your lunchbox! Facilitated by: Chapman University Food Science and Nutrition Association (FSNA) May 9 - To Be Determined
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Getting Ready to Grow — Free Seeds at OPL
Seeds are available to all interested gardeners during regular library hours. The library is simple to use; sign up for a membership, choose your seeds, take them home and plant! At the end of your growing season, if you harvest seeds, bring some back to the library to share for next year's planting season. The Orange Seed Lending Library has four locations — on the 2nd floor of the Orange Public Library & History Center, at the El Modena and Taft Branch Libraries, and Orange Home Grown Farmer's Market on the third Saturday of the month. 
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