MPL Celebrates the Great American Eclipse with Programs and Activitie
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Aug 2, 2017, Comments Off
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia,
McAllen- McAllen Public Library invites the public to participate in a series of programs throughout the month of August to celebrate the Great American Eclipse. McAllen and surrounding areas will experience a partial solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st with 50% to 60% coverage.
Events are planned at all library locations to inform families about the eclipse through fun STEAM activities and storytimes. The series will culminate with an Eclipse Viewing Party at the Main Library on August 21st from 12:00-2:00 PM. All programs in this series will offer free solar eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last.
The Lark Branch Library will host a special STEAM program for families about the eclipse on Monday, August 14th at 6:00 PM. Families are invited to attend and learn about the eclipse through stories and activities.
The Palm View Branch Library will host two programs for families. The first program, Mr. Sun Toddler Time on Tuesday, August 15th at 11:00 AM, will be an interactive storytime for children and their caregivers. The second program, Solar Eclipse Bilingual Storytime on Wednesday, August 16th at 6:00 PM, will be in English and Spanish with special songs, stories, and activities.
The Main Library will host three programs for families and teens. Night Sky Exploration for Teens on Wednesday, August 16th at 3:00 PM, will allow teens to explore the night sky and learn about the eclipse inside a portable planetarium. The Children’s Department will host a special STEAMboat program about the eclipse on Thursday, August 17th at 6:30 PM for children and families. Finally, a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party will be held on Monday, August 21st at 12:00 PM under the front canopy of the building. Participants will enjoy music, snacks, and activities while observing the eclipse safely with free solar viewing glasses.
Solar viewing glasses were provided through an award by the STAR_Net Project. For more information about the programs please visit www.mcallenlibrary.net or call 956-681-3000.
