STEM Activities
STEM Activities
Our Community Learning team provide opportunities for kids and adults to explore and learn useful skills such as crafts, sewing, woodworking, 3D printing, animatronics and so much more. These programs are available at several of our libraries and community centres. Click here for more information about STEM programs and activities.
STEM Squad
Volunteers assist STEM instructors by providing additional support to children 9 and over with their STEM projects, RC Cars, Robots, Animatronics and craft. Skills may include an understanding of science and engineering principles, simple DC circuits, arts and crafts, using tools and materials. If you enjoy anything tech and craft related and working in a creative environment, you'll love being apart of STEM Squad!
https://stemlibrary.space/stem-squad/
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation and pack up of materials
- Assist STEM Library staff as required during the activities and events
- Provide added support to participants
Requirements and Conditions
- DCSI Screening
When and Where
3:30pm to 4:30pm each week excluding school or public holidays
Port Adelaide Library – Tuesdays
Parks Library - Thursdays
Greenacres Library - Fridays
View the Volunteer Position Statement by clicking here.
Parks Repair Café and Makerspace
The Repair Café is a welcoming space that is designed to help the community learn skills to repair and mend broken or damaged items and the Makerspace program is designed to teach the public how to create, tinker and make things. Individuals who enjoy creating, repairing and sharing skills are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation and pack up of materials
- Assist STEM Library staff as required during the activities and events
- Provide added support to participants
Requirements and Conditions
- DCSI Screening
When and Where
Parks Library, 46 Trafford Street, Angle Park 5010
Repair Café - 1pm to 3pm every 2nd Sunday of each month
Makerspace - Volunteers can support the Makerspace during the day, evenings or weekends
Other Programs
IoT Experimenters on the 3rd Sunday of each month 1pm to 3pm at Greenacres Library https://stemlibrary.space/iot-experimenters/
Arduino Basics on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at Enfield Library https://stemlibrary.space/basic-arduino/