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Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 5 years.
Stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.
Themes change weekly and play activities follow.
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.
Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.
Our Children's Storytime introduces the love of books and reading to young children ages 0 to 5 years.
Stories, music, rhymes, and fingerplays are used to encourage children to discover and explore the world around them.
Themes change weekly and play activities follow.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.
Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.
This is week 5 of 6. Now that we have learned how to break down an object to its basic shapes, learned how to draw it with volume and simple contour / texture, we will now look at light and shadow to show depth and dimension.
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Designed for Middle and High School Students
Teen Time is now on Thursdays!
Come hang out, compete with your friends, or play on your own with our Nintendo Switch.
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Designed for Middle and High School Students
DIY Recycled Wind Chimes
Children will create unique wind chimes from colorful beads, bells, buttons, and upcycled materials. They can select their favorite colors and charms to assemble and tie the chimes together.
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Accompanying Adults - Registration Notes
Please only enter the names of the children who will be participating in this program, but plan to be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted for children under age 10.
Patrons of all cognitive abilities with a care provider or direct support person are welcome to attend youth programs.
Forward! To the Moon explores humanity’s return to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis mission. Learn about our nearest neighbor in space and our plans to create a permanent base on it.
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Planetarium Show Notes
Planetarium seating is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early to take your seats.