Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Join us for our annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration! Learn valuable resources to create a happier, healthier, sustainable place to live. It’s not too late to make a positive impact on the world around us! FREE Family-Friendly Activities Recycling inspired crafts & games Upcycled, recycled & repurposed DIY ideas Tree planting ceremony (outdoors) Live animal...
Come and “fish” for seashells and starfish, help decorate Argo in our ARTS4ARGO Contest, “Sign-on” as a “Argonaut” crew member and make your own Metal Lifeboat to test in Botany Bay’s “Sink or Float” test tub where each “Survivor” can pick out their own seashell or starfish! While there, enjoy and learn a few dance...
Come explore math and science activities geared towards 0–5-year-olds! This self-paced, drop-in program encourages children and adults to explore together via different hands-on stations. Topics and activities vary each session!
Registration and program information is forthcoming.
Registration and program information is forthcoming.
In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe using world-class telescopes. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out interesting facts along the way. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration. Style: Live presentation. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-12.
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202