Earth Day: USMMA, Library to Team up For Annual Event Saturday

In celebration of the Earth Day 2013, the United States Merchant Marine Academy and the Great Neck Library will work together once again to offer a Saturday filled with fun science and colorful chemistry for kids.

The April 20 event includes, six workstations and 20 interactive hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth's oceans, one of the planet’s most valuable natural resources. Organizers hope to encourage sustainability of oceans through green sciences, green technologies and green behaviors.

Sponsored by the USMMA's math and science department, the library's children service department and the American Chemical Society, the event is free and open to the public but registration is limited.

Adult library card is not valid for registration. A participating child's library card is required for registration. Call the library's Children's Room at 516-466-8055 for more information.
Children in grades K-6 and their families are encouraged to attend at the following times in the Community Room of the library's main branch.

• 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (grades 5-6)
• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (grades 3-4)
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (grades K-2)