Stop by the library to pick up a pair of eclipse glasses to safely view the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024! There will be some pre-eclipse programs with hands-on activities and crafts, as well as viewing parties on the day of the eclipse.
Prepare for the Solar Eclipse!
Campbell Branch
Monday, March 25, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Learn about upcoming celestial events and telescopes, as well as safe techniques for viewing the solar eclipse. Participants will take home a pair of eclipse glasses (while supplies last). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/p...;
Celebrate the Solar Eclipse!
Parkman Branch
Thursday, April 4, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the April 8th Solar Eclipse by making a suncatcher craft using recycled CDs and even receive a pair of special eclipse glasses (supplies are limited). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/c...;
Astronomy Exploration: Make & Take Crafting
Children’s Library at Main
Thursday, April 4, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
April is Astronomy Month! Celebrate with space themed crafts and books from our collection about the mysteries of the cosmos and space exploration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a...;
Explore the Eclipse!
Elmwood Park Branch
Saturday, April 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy fun STEM Challenges that focus on the Solar Eclipse. All participants will get a free pair of eclipse glasses! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e...;
Astronaut Tryouts!
Sherwood Forest Branch
Saturday, April 6, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Get ready for the ultimate adventure and see if you have what it takes to be an astronaut! Try space food, make a time capsule and complete a simple obstacle course to get a pair of solar eclipse glasses. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a...;
Solar Eclipse Fun Day
Children’s Library at Main
Monday, April 8, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the Solar Eclipse at the library! There will be eclipse glasses and make and take activities for kids. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/s...;
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Jefferson Branch
Monday, April 8, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Come view the Solar Eclipse—glasses will be provided! All day Solar System craft will also be available for space enthusiasts within the library. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/s...;
View the (Almost) Total Solar Eclipse
Knapp Branch
Monday, April 8, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
View the eclipse with glasses and a telescope with a solar filter. There will be instructions on projecting the image of the eclipsing sun, as well as a live stream from NASA to get a good view even if the weather doesn't cooperate. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/v...;
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Sherwood Forest Branch
Monday, April 8, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Watch the solar eclipse inside the library as NASA broadcasts the event, or outdoors using free eclipse glasses to view safely. There’ll be fun crafts to celebrate. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/s...;
Astronomy Exploration: Homeschool Edition
Children’s Library at Main
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
April is Astronomy Month! Celebrate with space themed crafts and books from our collection about the mysteries of the cosmos and space exploration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a...;
Eclipse: Light and Shadow
Lincoln Branch
Monday, April 15, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Continue to celebrate and learn about the eclipse that happened earlier this month with our light and shadow science experiment. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e...;
Eclipse: Cookies
Lincoln Branch
Monday, April 29, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Close out our month of eclipse activities with a sweet treat! Decorate your very own eclipse cookies. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e...