“Space Stations” Program Returns to Local Libraries

Your Mission: Explore Space with The Iowa Children’s Museum

The Iowa Children’s Museum is once again bringing Space Stations, a free, hands-on space exploration program, to libraries across Eastern Iowa in partnership with NASA and the Iowa Space Grant Consortium.

This year’s program will visit new library locations and features updated activities designed to spark curiosity and introduce kids to real-world space science through hands-on learning.

What is Space Stations?

Space Stations is an interactive educational program where children explore how scientists study space through engaging, age-appropriate activities. During each session, participants will:

• Ignite their curiosity with guided exploration and discussion

• Create a space rover to explore the Moon’s surface

• Design and construct a planisphere to understand the night sky

• Learn about temperature mapping and how scientists study extreme environments in space

Activities are designed for elementary-aged learners, but all are welcome to attend.

Dates & Locations

Find a Space Stations program near you:

• Saturday, January 24 | 10:00–11:30 AM
  Washington Free Public Library

• Monday, February 16 | 2:00–3:30 PM
  Swisher Community Library

• Tuesday, February 24 | 6:00–7:30 PM
  Vinton Public Library

• Saturday, February 28 | 10:00–11:30 AM
  Columbus Junction Public Library

• Saturday, March 14 | 1:00–2:30 PM
  Hiawatha Public Library

About the Program

Space Stations is made possible through a partnership between The Iowa Children’s Museum, NASA, and the Iowa Space Grant Consortium. Together, we’re bringing hands-on STEM learning to local libraries and creating playful, meaningful opportunities for kids to explore science, engineering, and the tools used to study our universe.

Join us at your local library for an out-of-this-world learning experience!