STEAM Literature Series (SLS)

You know what all astronauts are really good at doing? Reading! Reading is a vital part of all children’s futures, not just the ones going to space! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. inside Spark Lab to put the “A” in STEAM as we read stories and enjoy a hands-on activity. Included with museum admission. Duration: 30 minutes

Join us Thursdays at 10:30 for stories and hands-on activities!

December Theme

12/4/25 - Telescopes

12/11/25 - Constellations

12/18/25 - Santa's Sleigh Design Challenge

12/25/25 - Closed for Christmas Holiday

January Theme
1/1/26 - No SLS (USSRC Closed)  


1/8/26 - The North & South Poles: How are the North & South Poles different? How are they the same? Learn about the geology and the animals that live at the top and bottom of our planet. 
Books: What's That Noise? by Naomi Howarth, A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis 


1/15/26- Our Planet, Earth: Learn about our home and what makes Earth so special. 
Books: Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers 


1/22/26-The Moon & Sun: Both the Moon and the Sun light up our sky, but what makes them different? 
Books: The Sun and the Moon by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano, Moon! Earth's Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty 


1/29/26-Our Solar System: Learn about the objects that make up our solar system. 
Books: The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot by Margaret McNamara, Pluto Gets the Call by Adam Rex