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CAPE Science: Life in a Vacuum
2019-07-19 15:30:00 2019-07-19 16:30:00 America/New_York CAPE Science: Life in a Vacuum Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Friday, July 19
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-07-19 15:30:00 2019-07-19 16:30:00 America/New_York CAPE Science: Life in a Vacuum Join scientists in this captivating program about air pressure with vacuum chamber experiments as the main attraction. (Ages 6-12) Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Join scientists in this captivating program about air pressure with vacuum chamber experiments as the main attraction. (Ages 6-12)

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM |

TAGS: | STEM | Science | children |

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Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Digital Services 101
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
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A short presentation will discuss all of the library's digital services and the remainder of the time attendees can get assistance with accessing the library's digital services and databases. Register
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Join Ms. Eli from her home for this virtual Spanish-English storytime. Sing songs and she'll read a book or two. Intended for ages 2 to 4, but all children and families are welcome to join in!
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Introduction to Finding Grants - Presented by Candid (formerly the Foundation Center)
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Streaming Storytime wtih Miss Christian
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Join us for a virtual Knit Nite meet-up! Get help with your knitting projects or just chat with your friends and knitting volunteers. Ages 8-18.
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