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Science of Balloons - Erica Carlson

Summer Reading Challenge
2026-06-23 13:30:00 2026-06-23 14:30:00 America/New_York Science of Balloons - Erica Carlson Explore air pressure, static and sound through high-energy balloon experiments! Enjoy jaw-dropping demos, including a shrinking liquid nitrogen finale that brings science to life. Groups call ahead. Main Library -

Tuesday, June 23
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-23 13:30:00 2026-06-23 14:30:00 America/New_York Science of Balloons - Erica Carlson Explore air pressure, static and sound through high-energy balloon experiments! Enjoy jaw-dropping demos, including a shrinking liquid nitrogen finale that brings science to life. Groups call ahead. Main Library -

Explore air pressure, static and sound through high-energy balloon experiments! Enjoy jaw-dropping demos, including a shrinking liquid nitrogen finale that brings science to life. Groups call ahead.

AGE GROUP: | 7 - 11 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Challenge | School Age |

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