Depuis des millénaires, les gens s'émerveillent en observant le ciel nocturne. Celui-ci est depuis toujours une source d'étonnement et de curiosité pour des personnes de tous âges et de toutes cultures. À travers une série de défis amusants, les participants découvriront des objets et phénomènes célestes que l'on peut observer de nos propres yeux ou à l'aide d'un télescope. Pour les 8-12 ans.
Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024 at 1:00pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
People have been marveling at the night sky for millennia; it is a source of wonder for people of all ages and cultures. Through a series of fun challenges, participants will learn about the celestial objects and phenomena that can be observed with our own eyes or with the help of a telescope. Ages 8-12.
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Thursday Jul 04, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Discover a magical force that will levitate particles. Scatter light and create illusions that will thrill your audience. Experiment with colourful teas and unusual potions on this magical science adventure! Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 8-12.
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024 at 10:30am
90 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Code Sphero robots to complete different Olympic challenges (100cm race, obstacle course, figure skating routine) and learn the essentials of coding! Presented by Carleton University’s Virtual Ventures STEM Outreach program. Ages 6-10.
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Discover a magical force that will levitate particles. Scatter light and create illusions that will thrill your audience. Experiment with colourful teas and unusual potions on this magical science adventure! Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 8-12.
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Friday Jul 19, 2024 at 11:00am
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is! Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 8-12.
Registrants will be contacted before this program to arrange branch pick-up of a materials kit. One kit per registrant.
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Monday Jul 22, 2024 at 10:30am
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Space exploration requires complex robotics and constant technological innovation. From rockets and rovers to satellites and orbiters there is all sorts of robotics inventions in space. This workshop presents the various forms of robotics used in space exploration and challenges participants to design and prototype their very own space robot. Presented by the Canada Science and Technology Museum! Ages 8-12.
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Monday Jul 22, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Propel yourself into uncharted territories. Come explore heredity with alien genetics.
Registration Required. Ages 10-12.
This is the same program being offered at Hazeldean, Carp, and Constance Bay. Please register for the program at the branch most convenient for you!
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024 at 2:30pm
0 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Jump start your own intergalactic adventure. Registration required. Ages 6-10
Explore outer space with hands on activities. Map the constellations, make your own clay planet or create a colorful crayon europa!
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024 at 2:30pm
60 minutesRegistration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Join us for an action-packed adventure through the discovery zone, where you’ll explore colour chromatography, investigate why trees are important to engineers. and create an elastic-powered car. Every great scientist started out as a curious kid! Presented by Scientists in School. Ages 8-12.