Engineering Challenge
Building for Hurricanes
Friday, August 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library
African American History and Genealogy LibraryIn this challenge participants will learn the science behind hurricanes, then asked to test their knowledge by building a tower that can resist a simulated hurricane using basic building materials.
Recommended for teens. Registration is recommended.
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library
Today's hours
We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Oct 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Closed |
This location provides Internet access through library computers and Wi-Fi connectivity. After-hours book drops are located at both the front of the building and in the parking lot. The branch is located just north of the historic Union Train Station near downtown Tampa.
This library contains many museum quality exhibits, including displays on the Civil Rights movement and the NAACP located in the lobby. The History of Central Avenue hallway features interactive touch panels, with both audio and visual elements.