Join WMHT Public Television for science fun. Combine simple baking & oil supplies to create blue moon sand. Families use familiar tools and materials to have fun and help children develop an understanding of the physical world. Ages 5+ years with their parent/caregiver Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for […]
Discover the Erie Canal through a hands-on, inquiry-based learning experience that explores the science, technology, and history of innovation in Upstate New York. Students will understand the physics behind the workings of the Canal, including friction, buoyancy, and Pascal’s Law. Using the engineering process, participants build a lock model based on the Erie Canal’s lock […]
Make a work of art using this unique and creative form of abstract painting. Use a squeegee to create bold and expressive patterns. Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
Learn about fluorescence and what glows. Watch as three chemicals combine into a "chemical flashlight". Experiment with a black light reader and make glowing jello to take home. Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins […]
Use yarn, pipe cleaners, pompoms and googly eyes to create an adorable and silly yarn monster. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists and detectives discover the truth about mysterious criminal cases. “Detectives in training” participate in a mock investigation where they identify the main types of fingerprints, explore the science of chromatography, learn about DNA and how to extract it, and use evidence to identify the culprit. […]
Tang presents Ghost Adventures, a project inspired by Tyson Reeder’s painting in the Tang collection called Ghost River. Tyson Reeder creates colorful and imaginative landscapes inspired by our daily experiences. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
Using white crayons, tissue paper and a little water, we will create colorful pieces of art! Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
Join WMHT Public Television for science fun. Families use familiar tools and materials to have fun and help children develop an understanding of the physical world. Ages 7+ years with their parent/caregiver Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children's section or by contacting the library […]
Come learn about a variety of arachnid, amphibian, and larger reptiles! Meet BIG snakes, turtle/tortoise, and lizards. All Ages Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children's section or by contacting the library at (518)237-0891. Registration begins June 23rd.
A flextangle is a three-dimensional paper ring, which is composed of several connected pyramids, that combine to make an infinite loop. Create your own design or use one of our templets. Programs are at time listed and require prior registration. Sign up for programs by visiting the children’s section or by contacting the library at […]
What do table tennis balls, Airzookas and Viking ships have in common? They are all part of this exciting immersion into the science of air pressure and Bernoulli's principle! Children will be amazed as they learn to defy gravity and will learn about vortices with cotton candy! Programs are at time listed and require prior […]
