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LEAP into Science!

A Balancing Act!

What happens when you lose your balance? You fall over! We balance all the time without even realizing it. We balance when we stand, walk and run! In this workshop, an AKA Science instructor will engage kids in hands-on science activities to explore the science of balance. Have fun exploring and manipulating the placement of weight in objects and in your own body! For ages 4 and up.

• Tuesday, March 27, 1-3 p.m.
• Troutdale Library

• Thursday, March 29, 3-5 p.m.
• Woodstock Library
• Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

Do You See What I See?

Have fun learning all about light! If part of your morning routine includes seeing your reflection in the bathroom mirror, you have light to thank for that! In this workshop, an AKA Science instructor will engage kids in hands-on science activities to show how mirrors can be used to bounce light all over the place! For ages 4 and up.

• Wednesday, March 28, 2-4 p.m.
• Capitol Hill Library

• Thursday, March 29, 2-4 p.m.
• Hollywood Library
• Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.

• Saturday, April 14, 3-5 p.m.
• Holgate Library

Can You Hear Me Now?

Did you hear that? Sounds are all around us. You can hear them, feel them, and sometimes even see them! In this workshop, an AKA Science instructor will engage kids in hands-on science activities to explore the science of sound. Have fun really listening to and exploring sound and vibration. This is one of the rare times you will be encouraged to make noise in the library! For ages 4 and up.

• Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• North Portland Library

 

Provided with support from The Library Foundation and LEAP into Science.

Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except as noted.