Sequim Library sets Second Saturday Science events

By Sequim Gazette Staff • October 2, 2019 1:30 am
The Sequim Library offers Second Saturday Science sessions on oct. 9 and Nov. 12. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System
The Sequim Library offers Second Saturday Science sessions on oct. 9 and Nov. 12. Photo courtesy of North Olympic Library System

Two more Second Saturday Science sessions are coming to the Sequim Library in October and November.

Second Saturday Science creates fun, hands-on opportunities for children ages 7-12 to explore concepts related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.

All materials are provided.

The Sequim Library is at 630 N. Sequim Ave.

Registration for both sessions is required. To register, visit the Sequim Library events calendar at www.nols.org, call the library at 360-683-1161 or email to youth@nols.org.

• Saturday, Oct. 12 — “Marine Mammals and Me “

Dive into Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and learn about amazing marine mammals that call it home. Learn all about animals from sea otters to humpback whales through a combination of presentations, games and hands-on activities.

Saturday, Nov. 9 — “Forest Animals”

Explore forest animals at these interactive stations:

• Match the real life fur, claws, and horns to the animal

• Make & fly birds in a wind tunnel

• Guess the animal scenario from the real life clues

• See how salmon swim with a stream table

• Create rain and watersheds with an AR Sandbox

• Make animal tracks

• Search and find the camouflaged animals

• Decorate a tree round pendant to take home.