Library Programs
Interested in bringing our programs to your library? We love to share science with our communities! We know that libraries have unique audiences and needs, so we’ve highlighted our two most popular library programs below.
Our full selection of Outreach offerings can be found here.
TO BOOK: Email Outreach Programs Manager Lilly Keefe-Powers at keefepowers@thebakken.org. Please include potential dates and times along with your location and contact info (name, phone, and email).
BATTERIES, BULBS, AND WIRES
After a simple primer on circuits, students get a giant pile of—you guessed it—batteries, light bulbs, wires, and fun gadgets. The challenge? To build anything and everything from the simplest of circuits to complex creations. Easily scalable for any level, this is the perfect blend of circuitry and inquiry to leave students wired for discovery.
This program is a class led by a Bakken educator, with lots of time for hands-on experimenting. Guests are expected to stay for the entire class.
Audience Age: K-5th, 5-8th or 9th-12th
Program Length: 45 Minutes to 1 Hour
Max # of Attendees: 30
Pricing: $220
STEM INSPIRATION STATIONS
With Inspiration Stations, participants will dig into the wonders of science by trying accessible, engaging activities that bring the inner child out of anyone. Visitors can use 5 minutes to check out our electrifying gizmos, or spend an hour perfecting their engineering innovation. Take-home activities will give visitors something to remember and share with the rest of your community.
This is a drop-in program that is facilitated by a Bakken educator. Guests can arrive and leave when they like. Our educator brings 3 table activities and moves between the 3 to guide and facilitate as necessary.
Audience Age: All Ages
Program Length: 2 Hours
Max # of Attendees: No hard limit. 5-10 people per activity.
Pricing: $450
