# Family STEAM Lab & Robotics Challenge at Downtown Main

> Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library - Downtown Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Ages: Ages 5–14 and parents
- Price: Free admission (all materials and robotics equipment provided at no charge)
- Status: Ended (last date Sat, Nov 7).
- Organizer: Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
- Official page: https://chpl.org/makerspace/
- Last checked: Fri, Nov 6

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## About

Hosted in the state-of-the-art MakerSpace and Children's Department of the newly expanded Downtown Main Library, this weekend drop-in STEAM lab empowers kids and parents to explore cutting-edge creative technologies together. Kids can learn beginner block coding with Ozobots and Sphero robotic balls, construct wooden circuitry towers, create laser-etched family wooden bookmarks, and participate in a collaborative giant Lego architecture wall build. The Downtown Main Library is equipped with expansive elevator access, dedicated stroller parking zones, family restrooms with multi-height sinks and changing counters, and a private lactation pod for mothers.

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