In-Person Workshops - Invent the Summer

Can’t go in person? Check out our online workshops!

Need a little extra support? Check out one of our local in-person workshops!

Join us at our local Connecticut libraries and we’ll take you through our weekly challenges from start to finish. During these FREE 2-hour workshops we will:

Present the week’s challenge and clarify the objective.
Teach relevant engineering tips and facts.
Lead you through a brainstorming session.
Support you while you build (all materials & supplies provided).
Help you troubleshoot any problems.
Record and submit your entry video.

Interested in bringing in-person workshops to your location in 2026? There a lots of ways to make that happen, contact us to learn more!

Public Workshop Locations:

Bristol Public Library

Day: Thursdays
Date: June 26 – August 14
Time: 3:00-5:00

Address: 5 High Street, Bristol, CT 06010

Farmington Public Library

Day: Mondays
Date: June 23 – August 11
Time: 2:00-4:00

Address: 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT 06032

Plainville Public Library

Day: Mondays
Date: June 30 – August 11
Time: 10:00-12:00

Address: 56 East Main St, Plainville, CT 06062

Southington Public Library

Day: Wednesdays
Date: June 25 – August 13
Time: 2:00-4:00

Address: 255 Main St, Southington, CT 06489

Community Organization Partners:

The following locations host Invent the Summer workshops in partnership with community organizations and are not open for public registration.

Covenant Prep School, Hartford
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford
Horizons at Westminster School
OIC of New Britain – Summer JAM Camp!
Squire Village, in partnership with Manchester Public Library