2026 Exclusive Summer

Library Programming

DIG INTO DISCOVERY THIS SUMMER! ⛏️💚

Enhance your “Unearth a Story” summer reading series with a colorful assortment of exclusive hands-on activities from the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center!

Choose from 3 different programs:

  • Super STEAM Festival

    A Prehistoric Exploration for All Ages

    Enhance your summer reading kickoff or celebration event

    Bring the excitement of excavation and exploration to your library with a festival style experience filled with hands on discovery.

    Visitors rotate through archaeology inspired activity stations that blend science, art, and the natural world into one immersive, prehistoric themed experience.

    Program Details:

    Duration: 2 hours, flexible

    Age Range: All ages

    Audience Size: No limit

    Cost: $375 plus mileage

    What’s Included:

    Six different hands on activity stations

    Activities designed for a wide range of ages and abilities

    Indoor or outdoor setup, weather permitting

    Library Requirements:

    Six tables with chairs, one per activity

    45 minutes for setup before the program

    30 minutes for cleanup after the program

    Up to three volunteers to assist with activities

    Covered space required for indoor or outdoor setups

  • Rock On! Digging Into Earth’s Hidden Treasures

    A hands on geology experience for curious minds

    Leave no stone unturned as participants explore rocks, minerals, and the processes that formed them. Through experiments and observation, participants learn how scientists identify mystery specimens and uncover the stories written in stone.

    Program Details

    Duration: 1 hour

    Age Range: Ages 8 and up

    Audience Size: Up to 30 participants

    Cost: $200 plus mileage

    What’s Included

    Testing tools for identifying rocks and minerals

    A take home rock or mineral specimen for each participant

    Option to book multiple sessions in one day

    Library Requirements

    Room with tables and chairs for participants

    One table and chair for the presenter

    Indoor or outdoor space

    30 minutes for setup and 30 minutes for cleanup

  • Living Fossils

    Discover how ancient adaptations live on today

    Travel back millions of years to meet animals whose traits connect them to prehistoric life. Participants observe live animals up close while learning how adaptations and survival strategies have allowed these species to thrive through time.

    Program Details:

    Duration: 1 hour

    Age Range: Ages 5 and up

    Audience Size: Up to 50 participants

    Cost: $300 plus mileage

    What’s Included:

    Three to four live animals

    Interactive demonstrations and discussions

    Option to book multiple sessions in one day

    Library Requirements:

    Indoor space only

    Tables and chairs for participants

    One table and chair for the presenter

    30 minutes for setup and 30 minutes for cleanup

NOW BOOKING FOR SUMMER!

Customize Your Experience

Looking for something a little different? Libraries can ask about adding live animals, extending activity time, or combining program elements to better fit your audience and summer reading goals.

Book Your Summer Program:

To schedule a program or ask questions about availability and customization, please contact:

Lannis Smith
Outreach Manager
📧 outreach@aahom.org
📞 734 205 9555