The Navajo County Board of Supervisors agreed to accept a Library Services and Technology Act grant in the amount of $21,860 to increase preschooler awareness, knowledge and enthusiasm for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs.
Library District Director Geneva Durkee said that the intention of this grant is to increase interactive STEM programming for preschoolers and their parents and caregivers in Navajo County public libraries, giving community members a chance to participate in hands-on, engaging and interactive activities that will give them firsthand knowledge of STEM topics in a fun way.
Most of the funds will be used to purchase the licenses and materials needed for the Fun with Math and Science program developed by the Scottsdale Public Library. Durkee said other STEM kits also will be purchased and made available for county libraries to use for additional programming and there will be enough funding to hire a limited amount of contractual help.
