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This event is in the past.It took place on July 9, 2026 at Ann Arbor District Library: Malletts Creek Branch.

Straw Bridge Engineering 1
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Straw Bridge Engineering

July 9 at 3pm

At Ann Arbor District Library: Malletts Creek Branch

Bryant Pattengill East, Ann Arbor

🧱Recycled materials provided, bring your imagination
👷"my daughter had a great time... it contributed to her becoming an engineer"

Turn a handful of straws into a bridge strong enough to hold weight. Kids in grades K–5 get hands-on with engineering basics at this free library workshop.

STEM learning
Hands-on building
Grades K–5
Free library program

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  • STEM learning
  • Hands-on building
  • Grades K–5
  • Free library program
  • Ann Arbor District Library: Malletts Creek Branch
  • Bryant Pattengill East
  • Ann Arbor

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