Spark Your Imagination With Summer Reading 2025 Activities for Ages 12-18


It's the summer of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) here at Arapahoe Libraries. The teen librarians have compiled a list of activities and materials that will be sure to spark your imagination.

Start your summer STEAM adventure right here with a list of fiction and nonfiction books. These titles are sure ignite those creative passions and inspire some exciting summer activities. There are also some fun STEAM themed activities to help you along your journey of creativity.

Check out additional activities at home for children ages 0-5 and kids 5-12.


Science


Technology

  • Meld the vintage technology with the modern tech by reserving one of the digital media stations where you can test out VCRs, record players and even film projectors.
  • If you want to use photoshop to edit your photos, you can do that at the digital media stations too.
  • Dive into all the technology your imagination can handle with this book list featuring robots and artificial intelligence.
  • Learn to create your own websites, games and apps with Code Combat.
  • Learn to code with our wide array of coding robots that are available for check out.

Engineering


Art


Math