Free Gamified Family STEM program at the Adams Free Library

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Free Library is hosting a family STEM activity called Buildwave, the hands-on building program that transforms traditional STEAM education into a high-energy, gameshow-style event.
 
"The program will operate like a video game lead by Buildwave's audiovisual specialist, and each family will participate as their own team," said Emily Brannan, the children's librarian. "After each level, families will be given 'waves' of new materials that require quick thinking to adapt their structures. Families will gain exposure to engineering and physics principles through creative play in a fast-paced, structured environment."
 
This program is part of the Youth Summer Reading Program themed 'Discover New Chapters' and officially launched June 22. Each week offers a free, themed event for families to discover many new things throughout the eight weeks.  As participants attend programs and track minutes of reading, they are awarded incentives and raffle tickets for 11 great family adventures. 
 
Visit www.adamslibraryma.org for more information. 
 
Registration is required. Space is limited.
 
Families are invited to call (413)743-8345 and register for our "Family Stem Night" at the Adams Free Library on Tuesday, July 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. An adult must accompany children under 8 years of age. Library events are free and open to the public. Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Adams Free Library. Questions? Call the Adams Free Library at (413)743-8345 or visit the library's website.
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Greylock Thunder 18U Team Off to Hot Start at N.J. Tournament

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MEDFORD, N.J. – Evelyn Julieano and Marlee Arnhold combined on a one-hitter Friday as the Greylock Thunder 18-and-under travel softball team improved to 2-0 at the John Biasi Memorial Super 72 tournament.
 
The Thunder opened its tournament with a 12-3 win over the Rise Up Showcase 18U Gold before beating the Untamed Softball Navy of New Jersey, 17-0.
 
Against the Rise Up squad, Kaleigh Jaros doubled and drove in three runs, and Arnhold went 2-for-2 with a double and a pair of RBIs. Grace Julieano and Paxton Ebling each doubled in the win.
 
Arnhold and Emma Lemire split the pitching duties in the first game, combining to strike out five.
 
In the day’s second win Kenadi Arnhold went 2-for-2 with a double and three RBIs, and Izzy Tart doubled. Grace Julieano was 2-for-2 at the plate with three RBIs in that game.
 
Evelyn Julieano and Marlee Arnhold combined to strike out three against Untamed Softball.
 
Saturday, the Thunder plays two more games at the tournament, taking on the Empire State Huskies and the CGA Hawks out of Pennslyvania.
 
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