Kids can observe gravity's constant acceleration through bowling ball juggling, gyroscope stability through plate spinning, centripetal force with cowboy lariats and much more at this free Science of Circus workshop presented by Circus Kaput. For ages 8-12.
Science of Circus will be presented at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch
November 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch
November 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at at the Meramec Valley Branch
November 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
December 27 at 2 p.m. at the Thornhill Branch
More information: slcl.org
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Hop into story time with Peter Rabbit at The Magic House! This Peter Rabbit-themed story time is interactive and includes a surprise appearance by Peter Rabbit himself.