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Mad Science

Fire and Ice

2022-06-28 16:00:00 2022-06-28 16:45:00 America/New_York Mad Science Interact with a Mad Scientist and have fun while learning about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter. Recommended for ages 6-12. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Tuesday, June 28
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-28 16:00:00 2022-06-28 16:45:00 America/New_York Mad Science Interact with a Mad Scientist and have fun while learning about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter. Recommended for ages 6-12. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Interact with a Mad Scientist and have fun while learning about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter. Recommended for ages 6-12.

When was the last time you burnt paper and there was no ash? Or levitated beach balls using no hands? See the scientific method in action! The Mad Scientists are back with a spectacular show that includes foggy dry ice storms, sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers!

This program is recommended for ages 6-12. Mad Science will be back in July with their "Preschool 1,2,3s" program.

Summer Quest events may be cancelled or changed to a virtual event in the case of inclement weather. Changes to this event will be made by 6pm the day before and details will be posted on this page. Please check back or call the Barrett Branch at (703) 746-1710  for updates.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Ages 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM | Children |

TAGS: | SummerQuest | science | Mad Science |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Second Floor
Need more books to fill your SummerQuest logs? Look no further!

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
Join us to work on your book journal and share with others what you've added and read!

Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barrett Virtual Room
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez.Register

Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet and learn about reptiles. Ages 6+

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Playtime with bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more. Ages 2+

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!