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STEM Challenge

Pulley for Rapunzel

2026-01-27 16:00:00 2026-01-27 16:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis STEM Challenge Dupont Branch - Storytime Room

Tuesday, January 27
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-27 16:00:00 2026-01-27 16:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis STEM Challenge Can you build Rapunzel's tower then create a pulley system so her locks can remain free? Join us for a fairy-tale STEM challenge! Dupont Branch - Storytime Room

Dupont Branch

Storytime Room

Can you build Rapunzel's tower then create a pulley system so her locks can remain free? Join us for a fairy-tale STEM challenge!

This session of STEM Challenge will combine the beloved fairytale, Rapunzel, with an engineering lesson on simple machines! Children ages 6-11 will be tasked with designing and building Rapunzel's tower using Strawbees—a unique construction set made from recyclable materials and paper straws. Participants will then create a pulley system so Rapunzel will no longer be required to "let down her long hair" for deliveries or guests to enter the tower. 

Younger children are welcome to attend but will be provided an alternative building material (such as wooden blocks or LEGO Duplos).

Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help. 

Dupont Branch

Phone: 260-421-1315

Hours
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Mon, Feb 09 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 Closed

About the library

The Dupont branch, one of the largest and busiest branches, is located in a bustling shopping center in the ever-growing northwest part of the county. In addition to storytimes four days a week, it offers a wide variety of programs for children, teens, and adults. 

Upcoming events

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Mon, Feb 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Tue, Feb 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Feb 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Feb 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Registration opens Monday, February 16 2026 at 10:15am

Mon, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Registration opens Monday, February 16 2026 at 11:00am

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Tue, Feb 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 10:15am

Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Wed, Feb 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Mon, Mar 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 10:15am

Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 11:00am

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Tue, Mar 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Mar 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:15am

Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Registration opens Tuesday, March 3 2026 at 10:15am

Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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