Amazement square will partner with five central virginia libraries to provide the steam library makers programs designed for at-risk early learners not enrolled in early learning facilities to help…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded a $341,278 Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) project grant to Amazement Square to partner with five central Virginia libraries. The project will develop, implement, evaluate, and refine monthly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) programs designed for at-risk early learners not enrolled in early learning facilities. The goal is to help these children develop the skills needed to enter kindergarten and empower their caregivers to support learning at home. The grant will fund the fabrication of mobile maker spaces for each partner library, program materials, and paid college internships. Through these STEAM library maker programs, participants will develop a love of learning and curiosity while building skills to prepare them for kindergarten.

Amazement square will partner with five central virginia libraries to provide the steam library makers programs designed for at-risk early learners not enrolled in early learning facilities to help them develop the skills they need to enter kindergarten and empower their caregivers to help them learn at home. Project activities include developing, implementing, evaluating, and refining the monthly steam programs and providing steam maker education training for library staff. Project funds will support fabricating mobile maker spaces for each partner library, program materials, and paid college internships. Program participants will develop a love for learning and curiosity while developing skills that will help prepare them for kindergarten.