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James Webb Space Telescope

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James Webb Space Telescope

NASA’s revolutionary new view of the Universe

2024-04-03 19:00:00 2024-04-03 20:00:00 America/New_York James Webb Space Telescope Learn about the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest astrophysics mission in NASA's history. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Wednesday, April 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-03 19:00:00 2024-04-03 20:00:00 America/New_York James Webb Space Telescope Learn about the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest astrophysics mission in NASA's history. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall Library

Memorial Hall

Learn about the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest astrophysics mission in NASA's history.

The James Webb Space Telescope launched on December 25, 2021. JWST was designed to see the first galaxies forming shortly after the Big Bang, and has been nicknamed the 'First Light Machine." But its infrared sensitivity allows it to peer into dusty environments, making it the perfect instrument to explore the regions where stars and planets form, and to trace how galaxies have evolved over time.

Dr. Kathryn Flanagan, astronomer emerita at the Space Telescope Science Institute, will introduce us to this marvelous facility and its science discoveries.

Dr. Flanagan holds an astronomer emerita appointment at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), where she has served as JWST mission head, Deputy Director and Interim Director. The Institute is responsible for the science operations of the Hubble Space Telescope, as well as the mission and science operations of its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Dr. Flanagan came to the Institute in 2007 to head the Mission Office for JWST, with responsibility for developing the JWST Science and Operations Center. In her early career, she earned her PhD in physics at MIT, where she began working in the field of X-ray astronomy, with special interest in developing new instruments for space. She became part of the research staff at Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and MIT, and she has worked on multiple flight instruments.

She has participated in NASA’s advisory structure, co-chairing strategic planning documents and serving on advisory committees. She has been active in astronomical community organizations, and has been honored by election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She has been active in education, beginning with service as a Peace Corps volunteer teaching math and physics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is a strong advocate for science outreach to the public and the next generation.

Starting March 1st, anyone who attends a MHL program in person can receive one pair of eclipse glasses for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. One pair per person; while supplies last. For more information see our website.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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Memorial Hall Library

Phone: 978-623-8400

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Thu, Sep 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Memorial Hall
The Discover Your Past Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of every month.

Thu, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!

Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Stop by the library to have some fun with LEGO bricks!

Thu, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Activity Room
The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.

Fri, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Sat, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room
If you're signed up for Dungeons & Dragons for Kids, or interested in learning more about D&D, drop by the Children's Room to learn about worldbuilding, character creation, how to play, and more!

Sat, Sep 14, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sat, Sep 14, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sat, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sat, Sep 14, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can meet for a drop-in playtime!

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Hall
The Morning Book Discussion Group generally meets on the third Monday of the month in Memorial Hall.
Register

Mon, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: organizing your technology cords!

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room
Watch anime, eat snacks, and discuss your favorite manga!

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Memorial Hall
Conservation Division and DCR presentation

Tue, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, September 16 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, September 16 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, September 16 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!

Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Use a variety of art supplies to express yourself!

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Memorial Hall
Mass DOT 25% Design Public Hearing

Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room
Stop by the Activity Room to play cribbage and make some new friends!

Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.

Thu, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Memorial Hall
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
A music program for preschoolers and their caregivers!

Fri, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Friday, September 20 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can meet for a drop-in playtime!

Mon, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: making mini versions of books that have been challenged across the country.

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room
Watch anime, eat snacks, and discuss your favorite manga!

Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, September 23 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, September 23 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, September 23 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!

Tue, Sep 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
The Great Books Discussion Group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month from September to June.

Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 24 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 24 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, September 24 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Use a variety of art supplies to express yourself!

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Merrimack Valley Jewish Coalition for Literacy

Wed, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Memorial Hall
Shop for bargains and support the Friends of Memorial Hall Library. Entry for preview night is $20/person. Friends members can enter for free!

Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Teens, are you interested in volunteering at MHL? Check out our Teen Advisory Board (TAB)!

Thu, Sep 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, September 25 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, September 25 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Hall
Shop for bargains and support the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.

Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Want to discuss Memorial Hall Library’s Book of the Month pick? Join library staff for a conversation about this month's featured title.

Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Join us for table-top role-playing - no experience necessary!

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Alcove 1
Certified therapy dog Benny will be at the library to spend some quality time with library visitors.
Registration opens Thursday, September 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 26, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Certified therapy dog Benny will be at the library to spend some quality time with library visitors.
Registration opens Thursday, September 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Alcove 1
Certified therapy dog Benny will be at the library to spend some quality time with library visitors.
Registration opens Thursday, September 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 26, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Alcove 1
Certified therapy dog Benny will be at the library to spend some quality time with library visitors.
Registration opens Thursday, September 12 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Celebrate your freedom to read by joining in a discussion of your recent reads or old favorites!