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ExploraDome

at the Crookston High School

2024-07-17 10:00:00 2024-07-17 16:00:00 America/Chicago ExploraDome Join the library for an exploration experience with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium. Crookston Public Library -

Wednesday, July 17
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-17 10:00:00 2024-07-17 16:00:00 America/Chicago ExploraDome Join the library for an exploration experience with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium. Crookston Public Library -

Join the library for an exploration experience with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium.

Join the library at the Crookston High School for a day of exploration with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium. Discover the history of how the cosmos shaped the geologic landscape, experiences and culture of those who have called Minnesota home. Come explore some of Minnesota's state parks and the unique features that were formed long ago by celestial events.

Each show lasts about 40 minutes and activities will be available while you wait.

Approximate show times are as follows but please arrive early to secure a spot!

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage (All Ages) - 10:00 a.m.

On a 2 year journey across space, how will astronauts stay motivated? How will they stay healthy? What challenges will they face along the way? The Bell original production, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, dives into these questions while showing what the first journey to Mars might look like—and how creativity, communication, and collaboration come together to ensure safe, deep space travel.

Seasons, Phases, Eclipses (All Ages) - 10:50 a.m.

Our Minnesota sky changes throughout the day, and across the seasons. Participants will learn how to make observations about the sky: noticing constellations, planets, and the changing positions of the sun and moon.

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage (all Ages) - 11:40 p.m.

On a 2 year journey across space, how will astronauts stay motivated? How will they stay healthy? What challenges will they face along the way? The Bell original production, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, dives into these questions while showing what the first journey to Mars might look like—and how creativity, communication, and collaboration come together to ensure safe, deep space travel.

(Break)

Minnesota in the Cosmos (recommended ages 8-14) - 1:00, 1:50, and 2:40 p.m.

The land beneath our feet holds a deep cosmic and geologic history. Join Jacob as he explores this history while on a field trip to Interstate State Park. Starting with the formation of the solar system, follow along on this uniquely Minnesota journey through time and space.

This program is offered free-of-charge thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. 

AGE GROUP: | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Summer Reading Program | STEM | Exhibits |

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Crookston Public Library

Phone: 218-281-4522
Branch manager
Chris Boike

Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed

About the branch

The Crookston Public Library is located at 110 N. Ash St. next to the old Carnegie Library. The Crookston Library offers study carrels, a private meeting room, and the beautiful River Room for your individual use or group meeting needs.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for the first in a series of events designed to allow children to explore learning in a hands on and fun way! This event's topic is the art of doodling.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on the First and Third Tuesday in the mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.

Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth can channel their inner creativity with summer watercolor works of art. Create blue water, orange sunset, green grass and more!

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Public Library. This month we're discussing "The Song Poet" by Kao Kalia Yang.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is ____!

Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the library in discussing your favorite Manga fandoms as well as trading Pokémon cards with your friends.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is ____!

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.