Spring into Light

Local teaching artist Thaddeus Jurczynski will present three hands-on, interactive workshops that explore and explain different aspects of light and vision.  Children ages 6 through 14 are welcome.  Parents welcome, too!

Monday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Light Gets Bent —The Mysteries of Pinhole Optics
Construct a model of the eye, step into a camera and explore different types of lenses in the Jello Lab.   Please bring two empty well-rinsed frozen juice concentrate cans. 

Monday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Lights, Color, Action
Discover the relationship between colors of light and colors of pigment.  Make a spectroscope to take home. 

Monday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Depth-Defying Science
Learn how Magic Eye pictures work and watch 3D shadows pop out of the screen. Make a stereo viewer to take home. 

The programs are free, but require pre-registration.  Please sign up at the library or call to register.