Events
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No batteries, no motors just rubber bands and brainpower! Kids will build and test cars that run on stored energy, learning the basics of motion, tension, and design along the way. Let’s see whose racer rolls to victory!
Play and build with LEGO® bricks!
Free build - or take on the weekly building challenge!
Recommended for ages 4+
Younger children may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult for their safety.
Relax, get creative, build something from your imagination! Many thanks to the Friends of the San Marcos Library for their continued support of our programs and events.
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Learn all about asteroids meteorites and get a chance to hold a "shooting star" with Dennis Ammann of the San Diego Astronomy Association!
Play and build with Lego bricks! We provide the Legos, and you bring your imagination. Take on one of our building challenges or make your own creations!
Challenges led by a local high school student.
Open to builders ages 5-12.
Join us Fridays this summer to learn the basics of 3D printing on our Makerbot Replicator+. Small items chosen during this hour will be free*!
*While supplies last!
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Make a letter, make it shine! In this hands-on STEAM activity, kids will build bold cardboard letters and light them up using simple circuits. It’s creativity + electricity = one glowing good time!
Play and build with LEGO® bricks!
Free build - or take on the weekly building challenge!
Recommended for ages 4+
Younger children may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult for their safety.
Use your imagination to complete a brick building challenge with Lego bricks or build whatever you'd like! Hosted in partnership with the City of Imperial Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department. For ages 6-12.
Bring your imagination and we’ll supply the LEGO bricks! Recommended for ages 5+. Younger children may attend but must be accompanied by an adult for their safety.
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Learn about archaeology with special guests from the San Diego Archaeological Center.
3rd Friday every month!
Competition hosted in partnership with Stanford University Opportunities to showcase excellence in problem-solving on-campus final round at Stanford during the summer of 2025.
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