Mad Science Under Pressure Workshop for Kids

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Saturday, October 19, 2019
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Monday, November 4, 2019
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
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Monday, December 30, 2019
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Kids will learn the science behind air pressure as they create a whirlwind with an Airzooka vortex generator and make pucks and balls levitate. They'll also launch foam rockets with the Air Blaster Kit. This free workshop is for ages 5-11 and is presented by Mad Science of St. Louis. Registration is required. 

Under Pressure will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:

October 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch

October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Samuel C. Sachs Branch

October 19 at 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch

November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Glaize Branch

November 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch

December 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch

December 21 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch

December 30 at 10 a.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch

More information: slcl.org

Registration is required. Visit your branch's web site to register online: slcl.org/branches

 

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