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Magical Fireflies

with Hands on Nature
2023-08-07 15:00:00 2023-08-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Magical Fireflies Learn about these special nocturnal insects, and the ways they have been used as sources of light in many culture. Memorial Hall Library -

Monday, August 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-07 15:00:00 2023-08-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Magical Fireflies Learn about these special nocturnal insects, and the ways they have been used as sources of light in many culture. Memorial Hall Library -

Learn about these special nocturnal insects, and the ways they have been used as sources of light in many culture.

Discover the habits and lifestyles of these luminous insects, and learn what makes their ‘cool light’ different from other ‘warm light’.  Bring a recycled glass jar, and make a firefly catcher to bring home and enjoy this summer!  For ages 5 -11.  

AGE GROUP: | Older Elementary | Early Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Children |

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