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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