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Shining Stars: Catapults

Ages 4-8
2025-09-24 17:00:00 2025-09-24 18:00:00 America/Chicago Shining Stars: Catapults Learn about problem solving and engineering skills by making catapults using craft sticks and rubber bands. Waukegan Public Library - Bradbury Room

Wednesday, September 24
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 17:00:00 2025-09-24 18:00:00 America/Chicago Shining Stars: Catapults Learn about problem solving and engineering skills by making catapults using craft sticks and rubber bands. Waukegan Public Library - Bradbury Room

Waukegan Public Library

Bradbury Room

Learn about problem solving and engineering skills by making catapults using craft sticks and rubber bands.

AGE GROUP: | Children (0-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Waukegan Public Library
Phone: (847) 623-2041
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The Main Library is located on the corner of County and Clayton St in downtown Waukegan. The Library provides internet access, public access computers, collaborative workstations, study rooms, and meeting rooms. 

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