Library Programs

Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach is committed to bringing programs directly to our community and where young students learn. One of the ways we do this is through our Engineering Outreach Lending Library and Library Workshop program. These programs are offered free of charge with support from the Ajax Public Library, the Oshawa Public Library, and the Clarington Public Library.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our programming for the 2020/2021 school year will be running virtually.
Discover our Library Programs
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Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach Lending Library
For the past three years, Engineering Outreach has provided free technology learning resources for circulation in the Ajax, Clarington and Oshawa Public Libraries. Each Engineering Outreach Lending Library Kit includes one of the following learning resources and a workbook featuring 2 - 3 activities and ways your child can expand on what they’ve learned.
The following kits are available for borrowing at each of the libraries:
Botley Robots
A robot for students in grades 1-2. This robot has arrow keys that are pressed and it follows the commands given.Kano Computer
Online coding games for students in grades 4-8. This kit comes with a keyboard the connects to the computer allowing students to learn coding through coding games.Makey Makey
An interactive electronic set for grades 2-8 that allows people to connect everyday objects to the computer and learn how circuits work.Micro:Bit
A coding tool used for grades 6-10. That allows students to code on a online platform and display the code -
Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach Library Workshops
Our Library Workshops introduce youth to the fundamental concepts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, fun, engaging activities, design challenges, and experiments. Our workshops are offered throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring in the Ajax, Clarington and Oshawa Public Libraries. They are facilitated by our Engineering Outreach instructors.
Click on one of the locations below to see the free library workshops available! To register for these programs please visit the library website.
* Please note: Due to COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of our participants, these programs may be postponed. Please sign up for our mailing list by emailing engineeringoutreach@ontariotechu.ca for updates.
Community
Location
Date and Time
Registration
Ajax
Main Ajax Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax, ON
January 9, 2021
February 6, 2021
March 6, 2021
Oshawa
Oshawa Public Library - McLaughlin Branch,
65 Bagot Street, ON
February 6, 2021
April 3, 2021
Clarington
Courtice Branch, 2950 Courtice Rd, Courtice, ON
January 9, 2021
March 6, 2021
April 3, 2021