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STEAM Challenge

with the City of Barrie Waste Management Team
2026-10-21 16:00:00 2026-10-21 17:00:00 America/New_York STEAM Challenge Discover the science of waste reduction through hands-on challenges and interactive learning! Explore what happens to your garbage, recycling, and organics after they leave the curb. Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab

Wednesday, October 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Downtown Branch

Tinker Lab

Discover the science of waste reduction through hands-on challenges and interactive learning! Explore what happens to your garbage, recycling, and organics after they leave the curb.

Participants will:

  • Test their sorting skills in a fast-paced waste sorting relay race
  • Learn how to correctly sort common household items
  • Meet red wiggler worms and discover how vermicomposting turns food scraps into nutrient-rich compost
  • Explore how everyday choices help reduce waste and protect the environment

AGE GROUP: | School-Aged Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Science & Math | Kidzone |

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Downtown Branch
AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010
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Mon, Oct 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 9:30AM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

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