Schedule and Locations

The CSULB STEM Mobile Makers project currently offers programming at several local libraries. Programs last between one hour and 90 minutes and welcome youth grades 3-5 and grades 6-8.

We recognize that kids of different ages have different developmental and social needs. As such, we tend to group them with peers of the same age, if possible.

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Interested in Participating?

If you are a child in grades 3-5 or 6-8, you are welcome to join our sessions. The STEM Mobile Makers plan and facilitate every project, but the sessions are organized and managed individually by each location.

Reservations are highly recommended as there is no guaranteed space for walk-ins. To sign up, first check the list below to choose a STEM Mobile Maker program nearby. Then, go to the website for that location to find the link to the program sign ups. Please note that sessions may not appear on the location calendar until 2-4 weeks prior to the event.

Schedule

The following is the STEM Mobile Maker Schedule for Spring 2026. Events and projects subject to change. Please review library websites.

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February - Hydraulics
DayTimeLocationGrade
2/4 Wed.3:30pm-5:00pm   Twain Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
2/7 Sat.10:00am-11:30amBillie Jean King Main Branch3rd-5th
2/11 Wed.4:00pm-5:30pmHarte Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
2/14 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library3rd-5th
2/21 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library6th-8th
March - Stop Motion Animation
DayTimeLocationGrade
3/4 Wed.3:30pm-5:00pm   Twain Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
3/7 Sat.10:00am-11:30amBillie Jean King Main Branch3rd-5th
3/11 Wed.4:00pm-5:30pmHarte Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
3/14 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library3rd-5th
3/18 Wed.3:30pm-5:00pmBurnett Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
3/21 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library6th-8th
April - Robotic Artwork
DayTimeLocationGrade
4/1 Wed.3:30pm-5:00pm   Twain Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
4/4 Sat.10:00am-11:30amBillie Jean King Main Branch3rd-5th
4/8 Wed.4:00pm-5:30pmHarte Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
4/11 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library3rd-5th
4/15 Wed.3:30pm-5:00pmBurnett Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
4/18 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library6th-8th
May - Wind Energy
DayTimeLocationGrade
5/6 Wed.3:30pm-5:00pm   Twain Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
5/9 Sat.10:00am-11:30amBillie Jean King Main Branch3rd-5th
5/13 Wed.4:00pm-5:30pmHarte Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
5/16 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library3rd-5th
5/20 Wed.3:30pm-5:00pmBurnett Neighborhood Library3rd-5th
5/30 Sat.9:30am-11:00amDowney City Library6th-8th
Special Events
DayTimeLocationGrade
4/26 Sun.9:00am-5:00pm   City of STEMAll Ages

Program Locations

The list of program locations will be updated regularly as we develop new collaborations with our community. For details about available sessions at each location, visit the location website. 

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Downey Public Library

Address:
11121 Brookshire Ave #586
Downey, CA 90241

Phone: 562.904.7366

The STEM Mobile Makers hosts the Downey Library's STEM Tinkering Club. Monthly sessions are typically held on Saturday mornings in The Workshop.

The Junior STEM Tinkering Club is for youth in grades 3-5, and the Teen STEM Tinkering Club is for youth in grades 6-8.

Reservations are highly recommended; there is no guaranteed space for walk-ins.Reserve your spot through the Downey Library Calendar.

Long Beach Public Library, Billie Jean King Main Branch

Address:
200 W. Broadway
Long Beach CA 90802

Phone: 562.570.7500

The STEM Mobile Makers hosts monthly sessions at the Billie Jean King (BJK) Main Branch. Sessions are typically held on Saturday mornings at 10:00am in the KidSpace (1st floor).

The Billie Jean King STEM Mobile Maker program is for youth in grades 3-5. 

Reservations are highly recommended; there is no guaranteed space for walk-ins. Reserve your spot through the BJK Event Calendar.

Long Beach Public Library Neighborhood Sites

The STEM Mobile Makers have hosted special maker programs at various Neighborhood Libraries in the Long Beach Public Library network as well as regular monthly sessions at select locations (see list below.)

In the past we have offered after-school sessions for youth in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8.

As with the main library, reservations are highly recommended; there is no guaranteed space for walk-ins. Reserve your spot through the library's event calendar.

Harte Neighborhood Library

Address:
1595 W Willow St
Long Beach, CA 90810

Phone: (562) 570-1044

Event Calendar: Harte Event Calendar

Mark Twain Neighborhood Library

Address:
1401 E Anaheim St
Long Beach, CA 90813

Phone: (562) 570-1046

Event Calendar: Mark Twain Event Calendar

Burnett Neighborhood Library

Address:
560 E Hill St
Long Beach, CA 90806

Phone: (562) 570-1041

Event Calendar: Burnett Event Calendar

Invite Us to Your Institution

The STEM Mobile Makers can host regular youth sessions, as well as "pop-ups" at special events like festivals or STEM nights. Program managers/librarians are encouraged to email us directly at mobile.makers@csulb.edu, with details about what type of programming you are interested in.