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Old Bridge Library holds NJ Makers Day activities

Scott Jacobs
Carolyn Aversano celebrated NJ Makers Day by hosting a Soldering Seminar at the Jackson Public Library on March 9. Local Jackson residents Darek Fahorede, 11, solder together the components to make a LED robot pin that lights up.

The Old Bridge Public Library will celebrate the fifth annual NJ Makers Day with hands-on learning experiences from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 23 at the library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road, Old Bridge.

A Code Ninjas STEM Lab for children ages 7-14 includes activities such as Scratch coding and Snap Circuits. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cardboard Cat Castles creates a cat’s new favorite hangout spot. The library will supply boxes and basic supplies. One registration per family; children must be accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m. to noon.

Tech Take Apart allows children, with an adult, to take apart a computer. 12:15-1:45 p.m.

Light It Up! Learning About Electricity and Circuits allows patrons to learn how circuits work using batteries, wires, lights and buzzers. They will also use special conductive Play-Doh to build a creation and bring it to life with LED lights. Presented by Da Vinci Science Center. Sponsored by InQuire Science Series. Ages 7-14. Registration required. 2:30-3:30 p.m.

There will also be origami classes for adults, craft projects for all ages, and robotics presentations, as well as tours and demonstrations in the Idea Farm.

To register, visit www.oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600, ext. 5033.

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