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Summer STEM Activities

All About Ocean Invertebrates
2026-07-23 10:30:00 2026-07-23 11:30:00 America/New_York Summer STEM Activities Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Fergus Branch -

Thursday, July 23
10:30am - 11:30am

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Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Did you know that jellyfish don't have a brain? Or that sea cucumbers can throw up their inner organs and survive? Come learn all about the squishy creatures that live in the sea. You'll also get to make your own sea invertebrate-inspired slime to take home.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | STEAM |

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Fergus Branch
Phone: 519.843.1180
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Fergus Branch is located in downtown Fergus by Templin Gardens. This historic Carnegie building features three floors and houses Library Administration, as well as a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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