Celebrate science, space, and discovery with hands-on activities, family fun, and exciting demonstrations. Enjoy educational stations, games, and more as we explore the wonders of the universe together!
The library will host two science-based events designed to embrace the beauty and creativity in math and science through the lens of our galaxy.
Explore space from 3–5 p.m. in the Community Room at Odell Public Library. This all-ages, drop-in event features SkyLab, Peoria Riverfront Museum’s portable planetarium. Their visiting astronomer will present 15-minute shows on the Milky Way Galaxy throughout the program. Shows are best viewed seated on the floor, but several chairs will be available for those with limited mobility.
Patrons will also enjoy several hands-on science challenges including a “Make Your Own Mobius Strip” and “DIY Infinity Cube” stations. Reward your newfound knowledge by decorating a space-themed sugar cookie from Clinton’s Sweetheart Bakery!
All Infinity Day Celebration participants will receive a raffle ticket for completing their space missions. Prizes include two unlimited ride passes for the Whiteside County Fair (a $130 value), a $50 Olive Garden gift card to enjoy unlimited salad and breadsticks, and lots of great science and space books!
Still curious?
Teams of 8 are invited to participate in Odell’s “To Infinity & Beyond” Trivia Night at Brick Block Pub!
Preregistration is required for this adults-only event; visit www.odellpubliclibrary.com for more information. Come early to eat at 6 p.m., then enjoy 8 rounds of trivia beginning at 7 p.m. with host Adam Smith. Teams will receive one free mulligan for each player who shows their non-expired library card. Desserts will be auctioned at intermission with funds going towards new early and junior non-fiction books. Come enjoy an evening of trivia, good food with good friends, and some infinity-themed prizes!
These FREE events are brought to you by Odell Public Library, a recipient of the Infinite Sums Rural & Small Libraries Cohort Grant from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries and SciStarter, in partnership with the Simons Foundation.
