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Simple Machines Workshop

Popping Balloons
2026-08-04 17:30:00 2026-08-04 19:00:00 America/New_York Simple Machines Workshop Using household recycling and office supplies, we challenge our tweens and teens to build a balloon popping machine by making their own devices and gadgets! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Tuesday, August 04
5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Using household recycling and office supplies, we challenge our tweens and teens to build a balloon popping machine by making their own devices and gadgets!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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