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The Upcoming Eclipse at Royal Oak Public Library in Royal Oak

March 28, 2024 - March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/pitris

Location

Royal Oak Public Library

222 E. 11 Mile Road

Royal Oak, MI 48067

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Description

Ages 5 and up can join the Royal Oak Public Library to hear from Jacob Callebs from Wayne State University Planetarium will be giving a talk about eclipses. He'll talk about why they happen, how to safely view them and what scientific experiments can be done using eclipses.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 6:30-8 p.m. March 28, 2024

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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