Participants are invited to join Jay Mankita on Tuesday, February 20 from 2-3:30pm for a STEM-themed maker-skills workshop! Jay Mankita brings his traveling maker space and all materials for kids and families to build their own artful mechanisms - specifically, linkages and mechanical automata. Mr. Mankita will demonstrate his own kinetic art made from popsicle sticks, brass brads, cardboard, paperclips, cups, and other common materials. Participants will construct mechanisms of their own, following these prompts. Mr. Mankita will demonstrate methods for making cams & followers, friction wheels and cranks, as well as scissor, parallel, and reverse motion linkages!

Registration is required and begins 7/9.

This program is suitable for kids ages 5-13. Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Please note: We will gladly hold your spot for 10 minutes past the scheduled start time of the program, after that, your spot may be given to someone who is waiting. Please plan your arrival accordingly.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Leominster Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the MA Cultural Council, a state agency in conjunction with the Friends of the Leominster Public Library.