# Fall STEAM Mobile Makerspace at Kempsville Area Library

> Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Mon, Nov 9 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Where: Kempsville Area Library, 832 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
- Ages: Ages 8–11
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Virginia Beach Public Library
- Official page: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/mobile-makerspace-mousetrap
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Kids ages 8–11 team up with low- and high-tech tools: on November 9 they build their own version of the game Mousetrap for National Board Game Month, and on November 16 they make a stage, costumes and posters for an Otamatone performance. Registration is required.

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