Library hosts youth science classes

This fall the Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave., will introduce Second Saturday Science, a new educational program series that will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 10, Jan. 9 and March 12.

Led by former chemist and science educator Anne Olson, the Second Saturday Science series  for ages 7-12, creates fun, hands-on opportunities for children to explore scientific concepts. All classes in the series are free, but with attendance limited to 20 participants, pre-registration is required.

To register, visit the Sequim Library events calendar at www.nols.org, call the library at 683-1161 or send an e-mail to Youth@nols.org.

All materials will be provided.

About the series

Thes session, “Playing with Light,” on Oct. 10 will have flashlights and mirrors bouncing, bending and bumping beams of light throughout the room.

On Jan. 9, attendees are invited to become young scientists, artists and detectives during an exploration of chromatography.

“Density” is the topic of the March 12 session. Why airplanes fly and boats float will be explored, with ample opportunities provided for hands-on practice and discovery.