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OCPS Elementary School STEM Expo

Tuesday, May 21, 5:00 p.m.

Orlando Public Library

Library Central

Come and see what out of this world STEM projects elementary school students in Orange County Public Schools launched in their classes this year! In addition to viewing student projects, a live engineering design challenge, interactive exhibits from local companies, and a special guest speaker make this an event not to miss! #science

Preschool: Rainy Day Fun

Friday, May 31, 11:00 a.m.

West Oaks Branch

West Oaks - Meeting Room 1

Are you ready for rainy day fun? Come enjoy stories, songs and crafts at the library all about the rain. #Science

Bubble Playtime

Wednesday, June 5, 10:15 a.m.

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Help your child with their motor development skills in this interactive bubble class presented by the UCF Sports & Exercise Science Club. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Limited Space Available, ticketing at door.

Bubble Playtime

Wednesday, June 5, 10:45 a.m.

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Help your child with their motor development skills in this interactive bubble class presented by the UCF Sports & Exercise Science Club. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. Limited Space Available, ticketing at door.

SRP: Critter Encounters

Monday, June 10, 11:00 a.m.

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Come face to face with extraordinary animals from this wildlife rescue. #Science

SRP: Reptile Discovery

Monday, June 10, 11:00 a.m.

Washington Park Branch

Get up close and personal with the "cold blooded" creatures. #Science

SRP: Critter Encounters

Tuesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m.

Hiawassee Branch

Hiawassee - Meeting Room

Come face to face with extraordinary animals from this wildlife rescue. #Science

SRP: Meet a Gatorland Wrangler!

Tuesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m.

Orlando Public Library

Library Central

Gatorland brings the wild to the library! Get up close and personal with snakes and gators and learn all about these amazing creatures. Ages 6-12. #Science

Science Cafe: Experiments in Microgravity

Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 p.m.

Orlando Public Library

Library Central

Imagine doing science while zipping around the earth at 17 thousand miles per hour. Learn what it takes to design an experiment to be run in microgravity, and effects of zero gravity and low gravity on you and the things around you. Join us for an interactive presentation by Luke B. Roberson, Ph.D., systems engineer for NASAs Kennedy Space Center. He is responsible for designing, building, verifying, and validating science experiments for the International Space Station. Teens and families with children at least in 4th grade and up, join us for a new Science Cafe on the second Tuesday of each month. Registration recommended. Call 407.835.7323 to register. #science #srp

SRP: Meet a Gatorland Wrangler!

Wednesday, June 12, 11:00 a.m.

South Creek Branch

South Creek - Meeting Room 1

Gatorland brings the wild to the library! Get up close and personal with snakes and gators and learn all about these amazing creatures. #Science