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Scribble Bots

4:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 4, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Scribble Bots bring together technology and crafting into one unique project.  Once built, your bot can scribble their way across a page, making abstract art while they're at it.

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This event is in the "Tweens" group
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Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 5, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the world's most popular role-playing game?  Meet Dungeon Master Will to learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, including:  What D&D is, how to create a character, how the DM and players work together, and essentia

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Image Release: The Mars Area Public Library reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

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Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

This event is in the "Elementary School (5 years to 10 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Moonscape Painting

4:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The “soil” surface of the moon is called regolith, a fine powder made from rock fragments and bits of volcanic glass.  In this STEM activity, we use our own materials to recreate the texture and paint moonscapes.

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Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

This event is in the "Elementary School (5 years to 10 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chromatography

4:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 25, 2026 @ 12:01am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chromatography is the process of separating a substance into its components.  We’ll be experimenting with washable markers and coffee filters to find out what pigments go into any given color.  Mark your guesses down and see how many you

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Image Release: The Mars Area Public Library reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Closed for Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
This event is in the "Elementary School (5 years to 10 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spin-Art

4:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 22, 2026 @ 12:01am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Elementary School (5 years to 10 years), Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spin-Art combines technology and art into one unique event.  Choose your paint colors, activate the machine, and start painting on your spinning canvas to create dazzling colorful effects.

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Image Release: The Mars Area Public Library reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library