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I Survived the Library: Earthquakes
2025-09-17 17:30:00 2025-09-17 18:30:00 America/New_York I Survived the Library: Earthquakes A STEAM program based on the novels by Lauren Tarshis. Registration is required. For Ages 5-12 Essex Branch -

Wednesday, September 17
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 17:30:00 2025-09-17 18:30:00 America/New_York I Survived the Library: Earthquakes A STEAM program based on the novels by Lauren Tarshis. Registration is required. For Ages 5-12 Essex Branch -

A STEAM program based on the novels by Lauren Tarshis. Registration is required. For Ages 5-12

For fans of the 'I Survived' novels/graphic novels and science! Each month we will conduct an experiment related to one of the natural disasters that take place in Lauren Tarshis's books based on real life historic events. Please note: Reading the novel is NOT necessary for participation. 

This months book: 'I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964' and 'I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906'

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & STEM |

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