The Seattle Public Library is launching a weekly all-ages program named Tinkerlab that introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through play, experimentation and discovery. Each week, there will be self-directed STEM challenges with building and inventor kits to play with and topical books and resources on display. Tinkerlab activities will be available at three Library locations beginning Monday, April 4, 2016.

Library programs are free and open to the public. Free parking is available at each of the Library locations. Tinkerlab is appropriate for all ages.
Dates, times and locations for the workshops are as follows.
 
Tinkerlab Drop-In
Drop in and work on a fun STEM-based craft or challenge and tinker around with construction and builder kits. Activities will be available for tinkerers of all ages.
·         6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Monday, April 4 through June 27 at the Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125.
·         4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday, April 6 through June 29 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
·         4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Thursday, April 7 through June 30 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
 
Tinkerlab Commons: Invent with littleBits
Make amazing creations with littleBits inventor kits. LittleBits is a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks that empower tinkerers to invent anything, from a remote-controlled car to a smart home device. The Bits snap together with magnets -- no soldering, wiring or programming needed.
·         4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
·         6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 25 at the Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125.
·         4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
 
Tinkerlab Commons: Stop Motion Animation
Create stop motion animations using toys, props, the Library's iPads and imagination. Stop motion animation is a filmmaking technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own, as depicted in the Shaun the Sheep TV series or the Wallace and Gromit films.
·         4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at the High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St., 206-684-7454.
·         6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 23 at the Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125.
·         4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at the South Park Branch, 8604 Eighth Ave. S., 206-615-1688.
 
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636 or Ask A Librarian.