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Registration opens:
March 02nd, 2026

Matter of Fact

for Grades K-3
2026-03-10 16:15:00 2026-03-10 17:00:00 America/New_York Matter of Fact Students explore molecules and the forces that hold atoms together. They will see the dramatic differences between physical and chemical changes, as they mix up a batch of their very own Mad Science Putty to take home. West Islip Public Library - C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Tuesday, March 10
4:15pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-10 16:15:00 2026-03-10 17:00:00 America/New_York Matter of Fact Students explore molecules and the forces that hold atoms together. They will see the dramatic differences between physical and chemical changes, as they mix up a batch of their very own Mad Science Putty to take home. West Islip Public Library - C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

West Islip Public Library

C.A.R. - Children's Activity Room

Students explore molecules and the forces that hold atoms together. They will see the dramatic differences between physical and chemical changes, as they mix up a batch of their very own Mad Science Putty to take home.

You will need a valid West Islip Library Card to register. If you need to register more than one child, you will need to "add more people." If you're more than 8 minutes late to a program (and do not let us know), your spot may be given to someone from the Waitlist.

AGE GROUP: | Grades K - 3 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Children |

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