Library to Offer Family Science Program

Tompkins County Public Library and Cornell University’s Center for Materials Research with host “Families Learning Science Together: Exploring Rocks & Minerals” March 14 from 1-2 p.m. in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room.

                                                                  

Through hands-on activities and observation, families will be introduced to commonly found rocks and minerals.  Participants will perform different tests--including color, streak and hardness--to learn about simple, observable characteristics used to aid geologists in the identification process.

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