Library offers 3-D model building

The Ramstein Library will host a monthly 3-D Model Building event that encourages children to get hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math projects and learn more about history.

Past events included working with model airplanes and model ships. The next program will feature a replica of a traditional European town, complete with houses, shops, churches and even roundabouts.

“This is a great opportunity to show kids that engineering and math-related subjects aren’t boring. In our airplane building event, kids learned about the birthplace of military aviation and heard about great ideas for local summer trips,” said Alison McKee, Ramstein public services librarian.

The program is taught by special guests from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and 8th Airlift Wing civil engineers, and focuses on encouraging creation and invention, even while on a budget. “This is an opportunity to step back, and with very limited resources, do some really neat things,” said Lt. Col. James Hickman, deputy chief, readiness division, Headquarters USAFE-AFAFRICA.

If your children are interested in fighting the battle against summer boredom, check out the 3-D Model Village Building from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the library conference center. The event is recommended for ages 8 and up, but younger children are also welcome with a parent’s assistance.

For more information, call McKee at 480-6667 or 06371-47-6667.