10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...blast off for lots of fun at Newmarket Library’s end of summer Space Spectacular Wed., Aug. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. We’re celebrating the end of our summer reading clubs with a day of fun for everyone. Drop in for free shows by Mad Science, a Lego build a rocket contest, a space-themed scavenger hunt, and join a group effort to create a giant Perler bead space scene. With crafts, light refreshments, and more.
Mad Science: Up, Up and Away: Free shows
Mad Science, a company specializing in shows that present interactive, fun learning experiences for children and families, will demonstrate the principles of air pressure, with floating ping pong balls, a hot air balloon, and a finale that’s a real blast! Ideal for children 6 years and over and families. No registration required. Maximum 40 participants/children per show.
Two times: 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. & 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Ages: 6 years and up
Location: Multipurpose Room
Build a Rocket With Lego Contest
Let your creativity take off when you participate in our build a rocket using Lego contest for a chance to win a prize.
Create a Space Bookmark Contest
Enter our contest to create a space-themed bookmark for a chance to win a prize.
Contribute to A Giant Perler Bead Space Scene
Join others and head into the Beadiverse! Discover the fun of beading while working with a group to create a giant space scene using Perler beads.
Hands-On Space Crafting
Create some cool crafts: an astronaut in space, a handprint alien, a space helmet mask, and a giant space scene with Velcro items.
Scavenger Hunt
Explore the far reaches of space, Library space that is, as you search for space-themed items hidden throughout the Library.
Build With Snap Circuits
Use Snap Circuts to create electrical circuits to power a small light or fan.
Winners Announced In Summer Reading Club Prize Draws
We’ll be picking the names of the lucky winners in our Grand Prize draws for each reading club: the TD Summer Reading Clubs for kids 0 to 2, 3 to 7 and 8 to 12 years old, and the Teen Summer Reading Club for teens 13 and over.
Door Prizes
There will be two draws for $50 gift certificates generously donated by Upper Canada Mall.
Light refreshments Included!
Space, the final frontier for fun launches on Wed., August 21 at Newmarket Library from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., everyone welcome!
The library is open during its regular hours Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Enquiries about adult programs 905-953-5110 Ext. 4770 and children’s programs 905-953-5105