Young Scientists In-Person
Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in 45-60 minute classes facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by the Grafton Public Library. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun during each class! Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.
Join us for Young Scientists presented by STEM Beginnings. Learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments.
Registration is required. If you are no long able to attend, please contact YFCP or the library so a family on the waitlist can attend.
YFCP REGISTRATION FORM LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen0TvIJax-WkBufcj6TQ8kMIkD2gjBecqt04Rvaa36lkz0yQ/viewform?usp=header
“Young Scientists” is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), a Massachusetts Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant program funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
YFCP Inclement Weather Policy “Young Scientists” programs are cancelled when your town’s public school is cancelled due to the weather. When schools are delayed, morning “Young Scientists” programs are cancelled. If schools are delayed, afternoon programs can be held if the STEM teacher is available.
- Date:
- Friday, May 9, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Preschool (Age 3-5)
- Categories:
- Children's Programs > Crafts School Age (Grades K-5)
Unattended Children
For the safety of our youngest patrons, Library visitors must comply with the Library’s Unattended Child Policy:
0-7 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times;
8-12 must be accompanied by parent/guardian who remains in the Library;
13+ may be unaccompanied, provided child is able to use Library independently and follow the Library’s Code of Conduct;
Children under age 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian over the age of 14.
Program Policy
Please be mindful when registering for programs. If you can no longer attend a program, please alert staff so we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list.
In winter months:
If school is cancelled, Library programs are cancelled.
If school is delayed, morning programs are cancelled and afternoon programs may be cancelled; please check our website for more information.
If school is released early due to weather conditions, afternoon programs are cancelled.
If the municipal center cancels evening programs and meetings, Library programs are cancelled.