Tompkins County Public Library

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Library to Host STEAM Book Club


Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through lively book discussions and hands-on activities during Tompkins County Public Library’s monthly STEAM Book Club.

Continuing September 27 with a discussion of “The Year Money Grew on Trees” by Aaron Hawkins, the STEAM Book Club is designed to encourage area students to improve their understanding of current core competencies through critical thinking and book-related activities.

The club will meet in the Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room at 3:45 p.m. for discussion and refreshments.

Set in 1980s New Mexico, “The Year Money Grew on Trees” follows 13-year-old, Jackson Jones, as he enlists the help of young family members to resurrect an elderly neighbor’s neglected apple orchard. With hard work and a little luck, Jones has the opportunity to not only make money but to own the orchard.

Free copies of “The Year Money Grew on Trees” can be picked up by new and returning Club members at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

For more information, contact the Youth Services Reference Desk at (607) 272-4557 extension 275.

The STEAM Book Club has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation with support from the Michael Kammen Children’s Fund.

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