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Program at Deep River Library Pushes Bubble Boundaries

Who doesn’t love bubbles—but did you know that in addition to having fun, you can learn a lot about science from bubbles? The Connecticut Science Center is coming to the Deep River Public Library (DRPL) for a Bubbleology program where attendees will learn about bubble shape, surface tension, and whether or not it is possible to make a “no-pop” bubble.

“The Connecticut Science Center sends a STEM educator to talk about the science of bubbles—their shape, seeing prisms, and how make harder to pop bubbles,” said Elaine Alexander, the youth services specialist at the DRPL.

Bubbleology is geared toward those aged four and up, and was chosen as there is primarily a younger group of patrons that attends library programing. Bubbleology is sponsored by the Friends of the Deep River Public Library

“This is something that will be good for older kids, too,” said Alexander. “We actually had to add a second session. The 5:30 p.m. program filled more quickly than expected, so they will be staying for a second program at 6:30 p.m.”

There are 25 spaces in each slot, and the program runs for 45 to 50 minutes.

“This came from what has become a story time tradition. We do bubbles at story time and it seemed like a natural choice. It also seemed like the most appealing program for the age groups,” said Alexander. “I’m looking forward to the ‘unpoppable’ bubble.”

The Bubbleology program will take place at the Deep River Public Library on Saturday, June 24 in two sessions; while the 5:30 p.m. session is already booked, at press time there was still room in the 6:30 p.m. session. A space can be booked through Sign Up Genius; a link to the booking application can be found through the Events listed on the Deep River Public Library Facebook page or on the library website deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com. For more information, call Elaine Alexander at 860-526-6039.