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The History & Mystery Behind Foods We Eat
2024-01-18 18:30:00 2024-01-18 19:15:00 America/New_York The History & Mystery Behind Foods We Eat For ages 6-9, along with a participating adult. Why is pizza round? How does popcorn pop? Where does tea come from? What makes bread rise? Find out answers to these questions using hands-on science! Isabel Turner Branch - Cataraqui Room

Thursday, January 18
6:30pm - 7:15pm

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Isabel Turner Branch

Cataraqui Room

For ages 6-9, along with a participating adult. Why is pizza round? How does popcorn pop? Where does tea come from? What makes bread rise? Find out answers to these questions using hands-on science!

This program requires free registration. This registration is for the entire 4 weeks. 

Week 1: Pizza
Week 2: Popcorn
Week 3: Tea
Week 4: Bread

* Allergy Alert, please be advised that food products will be used during hands on experiments.

Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Isabel Turner Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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