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Prepare for the Solar Eclipse! at Campbell Branch in Detroit

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Families can join Austin Edmister from the Detroit Observatory for a virtual night sky tour, telescope demonstrations and more. Take home a pair of eclipse glasses at the end. RSVP required. Event cost: Free Event time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 25, 2024
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Eclipse: Cookies at Lincoln Branch in Detroit

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Decorate your very own eclipse cookies to close out the month of eclipse activities with a sweet treat. RSVP required. Event cost: Free Event time: 5-6 p.m. April 29, 2024
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Eclipse: Light and Shadow at Lincoln Branch in Detroit

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Families can join Lincoln Branch to experiment with shadow and light in honor of the Eclipse. RSVP required. Event cost: Free Event time: 5-6 p.m. April 15, 2024
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! at Sherwood Forest Branch in Detroit

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Families can join Sherwood Forest Branch for a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, with crafts and eclipse glasses to celebrate. RSVP required. Event cost: Free Event time: 3-5 p.m. April 8, 2024
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Solar Eclipse Fun Day at Detroit Public Library, Main Branch in Detroit

Kari Zaffarano -
Families can celebrate the Solar Eclipse with the Main Branch. There will be make and take activities and eclipse glasses to take. RSVP required. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-5 p.m. April 8, 2024
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Explore the Eclipse! at Elmwood Branch in Detroit

Kari Zaffarano -
Families can join the Elmwood Park Library to receive free glasses and for fun STEM Challenges around the Solar Eclipse. RSVP required. Event cost: Free Event time: 2-3 p.m. April 6, 2024
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LEGO Printed Valentine’s Cards at Romulus Public Library in Romulus

Kari Zaffarano -
Families can use LEGOs at the library to build a printing press and print original Valentine’s Day card designs! This event is first come, first serve. Event cost: Free Event time: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 2024
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Science Will Always Be Here at Cranbrook Institute of Science

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Explore the many fun and hands-on activities Cranbrook Institute of Science has going on during winter break. Event cost: Free w/general admission Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 3-6, 2024
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Space Academy: Stars at Longway Planetarium in Flint

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See this live, interactive 45 minute talk at Longway Planetarium. It explores the life, birth, and death of stars including stellar formation, the electromagnetic spectrum, supernovae, and star lore. Recommended for third grade and older. Event cost: $4-$8/adults, $3-$6/seniors, $3-$6/ages 2-11 Event time: 1-2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Aug. 26-Dec. 23, 2023
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An Evening with John Hendrickson: Making Peace with a Stutter at Michigan League, Hussey Room in Ann Arbor

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John Hendrickson, author of Life of Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter, will speak in conversation with stuttering researcher Dr. Soo-Eun Chang, director of the Speech Neurophysiology Lab at the University of Michigan. This event will explore profound insights into Hendrickson’s personal experiences with stuttering and will also look ahead...
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Blue Moon at the Beach Concert at Kensington Metropark in Milford

Kari Zaffarano -
Dress in your 80s threads and enjoy a night concert by a live band (TBA). Bring your own chair or blanket. There will also be food trucks, a live astronomy presentation and telescope viewing opportunities. Event cost: Free/concert, $10/parking pass Event time: 8-11 p.m. Aug. 17, 2024
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UN/EARTH at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History in Ann Arbor

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UN/EARTH explores science and art from a mile underground and features work by Gina Gibson. Event cost: Free Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17, 2023-Jan. 2, 2024
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