Library to Offer Family Science Program

Tompkins County Public Library and Cornell University’s Center for Materials Research with host “Families Learning Science Together: Alka-Seltzer Rockets,” April 11 from 1-2 p.m. in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room.

Families will build and launch their own rockets using a film canister and Alka-Seltzer.  Students will be able to observe and understand how the laws of motion apply to their rocket, and investigate variables that might affect its flight.

Families Learning Science Together is a free program designed to help children develop an early love of science through hands-on participation. These programs are offered at the Library on the second Saturday of each month.

Families Learning Science Together programs are free and open to the public, but space is limited. To register, contact Nevjinder K. Singhota at nks5@cornell.edu or (607) 255-1486.

More information about Families Learning Science Together workshops can be found at https://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/lending-library-chemistry