The circus is coming to the Danbury Library – a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) circus that is!
During the month of October, the Danbury Library will welcome its newest Maker-In-Residence, Cynthia Rauschert, who will utilize an exciting approach to introduce children and parents to use their bodies, as well as their minds, while being exposed to the S.T.E.M fields. Using circus skills, Cynthia, a Bethel, CT resident, will facilitate a series of workshops geared toward combining physics, mathematics, and engineering.
The scheduled programs are: “STEM Storytime: Circus of Crayons”, “Make Juggling Balls & Juggle” (registration required), “Make-A-Circus” (registration is required), “Circus Zone”, :Family Circus and STEM Storytime: Wired Up!” The programs are open to all ages except Make-A- Circus and Make Juggling balls that are restricted to those 7 years and older. For specific dates, times, and age restrictions, visit danburylibrary.org or call 203-797-4505, ext. 7726. The programs are all free of charge. In addition to the classes, Cynthia will also conduct activities at the Library and Hackerspace S.T.E.A.M. Fair on October 14th.
The role of the Danbury Library’s Maker-in-Residence is to create, with the help of community influence. This influence comes from library patrons, staff, and community members. They are involved through active participation in the creation of a project, artwork, presentation, or performance, or by helping to shape a creation through an exchange of ideas.
The ongoing Maker-in-Residence Program will feature makers at the Danbury Library.
For more information, please email Aurelio Muraca at: amuraca@danburylibrary.org