Preschool Science Exploration Series

Thu, June 1, 2017 10:30 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library

Science for the First Time on First Thursdays: Preschoolers explore basic science concepts and ideas with hands-on, interactive experiments. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Daycare groups and preschool classes please call Ms. Chalmers at the library before visiting.  (All Sessions Start…

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The Tobacco Industry: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors of The Insidiously Ordinary

Thu, June 1, 2017 7:00 P.M.
Education Philosophy and Religion Department at Parkway Central Library

Ryan Coffman , MPH, CHES, CTTS-M will join us on Thursday, June 1st  to discuss the Tobacco Industry' s extensive prior and current history of deception and manipulation to promulgate the tobacco epidemic domestically and globally. This includes denying that nicotine is addictive…

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Sam Calagione with Patrick E. McGovern | Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Re-created

Tue, June 6, 2017 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Sam Calagione is a beer expert and founder of Delaware’s Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, one of America’s fastest growing independent breweries. The star of the Discovery Channel program Brew Masters , he was a Small Business Association Businessman of the Year and a 2010 Huffington Post…

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The Science of Baking

Sat, June 10, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Fumo Family Library

Find out what happens and why when you combine cooking ingredients. This is an interactive, fun workshop for all ages.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Family Programs Family Science

YouTube-Inspired DIYs for Kids

Wed, June 14, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Make your own slime, stress balls, oobleck, and other fun DIY projects! For ages 12 and under. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Science STEM

David Baron | American Eclipse: A Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World

Thu, June 15, 2017 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

As NPR’s science correspondent, David Baron received awards from the National Academy of Sciences, the American Medical Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, among many other organizations. He is the author of 2005’s The Beast in the Garden , the…

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Bone Detectives

Mon, June 19, 2017 4:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library

What happens when a skeleton is discovered? How do scientists use bones to solve crimes? Students learn about the role of forensic anthropology in criminal investigation, and they find out what can be learned from examining skeletal remains.

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YouTube-Inspired DIYs for Kids

Wed, June 21, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Make your own slime, stress balls, oobleck, and other fun DIY projects! For ages 12 and under. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Science STEM

Bartram's Garden

Mon, June 26, 2017 1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Celebrate the natural world in an interavtive program presented by Bartram's Garden.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Children Environment & Nature Science Animals and Nature STEM

Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Tue, June 27, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Queen Memorial Library

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

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Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Tue, June 27, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Andorra Library

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Tue, June 27, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Walnut Street West

GSK Science in the Summer™  is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

YouTube-Inspired DIYs for Kids

Wed, June 28, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Make your own slime, stress balls, oobleck, and other fun DIY projects! For ages 12 and under. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Science STEM

Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Thu, June 29, 2017 10:00 A.M.
David Cohen Ogontz Library

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Thu, June 29, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Charles Santore Library

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Thu, June 29, 2017 10:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library

GSK Science in the Summer™  is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Science in the Summer 2017 - Science of Sports!

Sat, July 1, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Children's Department at Parkway Central Library

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK and administered by The Franklin Institute, which introduces students to the wonderful and fascinating world of science. Through classes held in local public libraries and…

School Age Family Programs Science in the Summer Children Science

Bartram's Garden

Mon, July 3, 2017 1:30 P.M.
Kingsessing Library

Celebrate the natural world in an interavtive program presented by Bartram's Garden.

Young Adult School Age Preschool Other Great Programs Children Environment & Nature Science Animals and Nature STEM

YouTube-Inspired DIYs for Kids

Wed, July 5, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Make your own slime, stress balls, oobleck, and other fun DIY projects! For ages 12 and under. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Science STEM

YouTube-Inspired DIYs for Kids

Wed, July 5, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Make your own slime, stress balls, oobleck, and other fun DIY projects! For ages 12 and under. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

School Age Preschool Family Programs Children Science STEM