Rockport library puts scientific spin on summer reading
Clockwise from top left: Chewonki's "Owls of Maine" program, Prismatic Magic Laser Show, Stormtrooper from the Star Wars 501st Legion, Mad Science Logo
Clockwise from top left: Chewonki's "Owls of Maine" program, Prismatic Magic Laser Show, Stormtrooper from the Star Wars 501st Legion, Mad Science Logo
ROCKPORT — This year’s “Lasers and Literature” Summer Reading program at the Rockport Public Library invites young patrons to explore science and science fiction through special events, weekly themed activities, and reading challenges — with fun rewards.
There will be a kickoff party on Friday, June 30, at 3 p.m., featuring Stormtroopers from the Star Wars 501st Legion and out-of-this-world edible treats.
Students will enjoy up-close bird encounters on Friday, July 7, at 2 p.m., with Chewonki’s “Owls of Maine" nature program.
Prismatic Magic will “WOW!” audiences with a laser and music show about space at the Camden-Rockport Middle School on Friday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. (sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management).
Mad Science of Maine will be at the library on Friday, August 4, at 2 p.m., to present experiments with light and lasers.
Space is limited for some of the programs, so please call the library at 207-236-3642 to register and learn more. Additional details about these events and other offerings from the Rockport Library can be found at Rockport.me.lib.us
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Rockport Public Library
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