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Calendar of Events
Math Midway
February 6 – April 18, 2010
This special exhibition features fun, interactive exhibits that explore math concepts in a new and engaging way.
Evening Sky Constellation Show: Astronomy Discovery Lab
Weekends; 1 & 4 pm
View the night sky and learn more about constellations.
Free with general admission.
Free with general admission.
The Great Cat Trap! Preschool Place Puppet Show
February 6 – April 18, weekends, 12:30 & 3:30 pm,
March 29 – April 2, weekdays, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
March 29 – April 2, weekdays, 12:30 & 3:30 pm
Prof. Mousington has a cat problem! Help him figure out what shapes are needed to build his cat trap.
Geometry Necklace: Puppet Show Art Project
February 6 – April 18, weekends, 12:45 & 3:45 pm,
March 29 – April 2, weekdays, 12:45 & 3:45 pm
March 29 – April 2, weekdays, 12:45 & 3:45 pm
Choose shapes to decorate and string on your very own geometry necklace!
Materials: $2, $1 members
Materials: $2, $1 members
Math Midway Film Festival
February 6 – April 18, weekends, 2 & 3 pm
Go on an adventure with Digit and Harry in these Cyberchase videos from the popular PBS Kids Go! animated math adventure series.
Free with general admission.
Free with general admission.
Sid the Science Kid Family Day
March 13 and 21, 2010
Meet Sid from the popular PBS KIDS show "Sid the Science Kid". Hang out with Sid, take part in some super fab lab investigations, add your age to the birthday chart, get your own investigation journal, and see some of your favorite episodes. And remember; keep asking lots and lots of questions!
ShadowPLAY
March 20 – 21, & March 27 – April 6
Experiment with colorful lights, shadow puppets, colored gels, and tubes in this unique exhibition.
Free with general admission.
Free with general admission.
Molecules and Health
February 27 - April 30
Become a molecular detective! Discover how molecules shape our bodies, our medicines and our world in this hands-on exhibition.
Free with general admission.
Free with general admission.
BubbleMania: Science, Art & Comedy!
March 27 – April 4; 1, 2 & 3 pm
Additional Shows: April 2 at 4 pm & April 4 at noon
Additional Shows: April 2 at 4 pm & April 4 at noon
World-renowned bubble-ologist Casey Carle creates amazing bubble creations in this crowd-pleasing show. Carle’s performance combines comedy and education in a unique exploration of the science of soap bubbles.
$4 ($3 members), plus general admission
$4 ($3 members), plus general admission
RoboCupJunior 2010
April 11, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Inspire your future engineers at this full day of robot mania, courtesy of the RoboCup international initiative, which educates students in technology through robotics challenges. Watch the pros create androids that dance and play soccer. Ages 6 and older.
NanoDays
March 27 - April 4, 2010, 11 am - 3:30 pm
Come and explore science at the nano scale through a variety of hands on experiences that demonstrate how small nano is and how nanotechnology can be applied to things we use in our every day life.
Free with general admission.
Free with general admission.
Bubble Poetry Workshop
Friday, April 2, 3 and 4 pm
April is Poetry Month! Celebrate poetry month and bubbles by coming to our workshop. Join Michael Romanos, poet and educator from NYC's Poets House, as we hear and write fun poems about science and bubbles in the Library. Recommended for ages 6 – 10.