A corner of the Stettler Public Library was transformed into a colourful space on Saturday, Sept. 10 as seven kids from the community donned green tee-shirts and had some watercolour fun.
"They explored how different liquids changed the intensity of the watercolours," said Elaine Hoekstra, program coordinator. "It was the library's first S.T.E.A.M Saturday event."
According to Hoekstra, these events will enable children to explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M.).
"These children had fun measuring, investigating and making connections between the different liquids as they created their masterpieces," said Hoekstra. "Many children and their guardians expressed an interest in participating in future events."
September's projects explore colour mixing and interactions with liquids of different properties such as density and chemistry, explained Hoekstra.
"The children created pieces of art with the water, oil and rubbing alcohol," added Hoekstra.
S.T.E.A.M. and other programs at the Stettler Public Library rely on a variety of delivery modes.
"All activities are hands-on with participants learning new skills and having the ability to recreate most activities at home," said Hoekstra. "Hands-on activities may or may not use technologies such as computers, but if kids want more technology time, the library has a variety of technology-based programs such as Tech Time and Make and Take sessions which can serve those needs."
Hoekstra said that technology does not always require computers, but the library will be offering programs such as coding in the near future.