July @ NBL

Here's what's happening at North Berkeley Library in July...

On Thursday, July 3rd at 10:00 AM, come celebrate Independence Day with us! We will read about our nation's birth and decorate red, white, and blue cupcakes!

Tuesday, July 8th, from 6:00-7:00 PM, join us for Science Fiction Night. Dress as a Sci-Fi character (or not) and enjoy an evening of activities and crafts!

On Thursday, July 10th at 6:30 PM, the Falling Waters Battlefield Association will give a presentation of "The Great Comet of 1861." At the end of June and beginning of July in 1861, a huge comet was visible in the night sky. Throughout the ages, comets have been seen by many as a sign from heaven or "harbingers of death and destruction." These beliefs were still held at the start of our Civil War, with both sides claiming the comet foretold victory for their respective causes and defeat for their enemies.  Observations and data from this unique comet are still being studied by scientists today. Coming as it did at the beginning of the Civil War, this comet had a big social impact as well. Comet C/1861 J1 (its official name), discovered by Australian John Tebbutt, will be described on the evening of July 10th, as well as the explanation as to why it is called a "Great Comet." Contemporary accounts including newspapers and soldiers' letters describing this amazing comet, even some from Falling Waters, will be read. This presentation will appeal to Civil War enthusiasts as well as those not particularly interested in the Civil War.

On Saturday, July 12th at 11:00 AM, join us for a Duck Tape Regatta. Explore water science by designing and floating your own duck tape boat.

On Saturday, July 19th at 11:00 AM, we will be making marshmallow blowguns. Come join the fun! We GEEK marshmallows!

Also stop by on Thursdays for How Does It Work? Here's what to expect...

July 10 at 10:00 AM, we will offer activities and crafts about the sun.

July 17 at 10:00 AM, join us for a program on making music with a water xylophone. And then at 6:00 PM, come out and try flinging pumpkins with catapults.

July 24 at 10:00 AM, learn about robots using kits from NASA!

July 31 at 10:00 AM, make a tornado in a bottle and learn about these wonders of weather.

Engineering and Gardening Clubs will meet at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays, July 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Lego Freeplay will take place on July 1st from 6:00-7:00 PM. 

Family Lego Club will occur on July 22nd from 6:00-7:00 PM.

Stop by and guess how many Legos are in our jar. If you guess the closest, you will win a Star Wars Lego Kit! Winner will be announced at the Lego Club meeting on August 26th.

Spring Mills Readers will meet on July 23rd at 1:00 PM to discuss the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Friends of North Berkeley Library will meet at 6:00 PM on July 22nd.

If you have any questions, please contact NBL at 304-274-3443. See you in July!