Thanks to a unique partnership between the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System (B&ECPLS), youngsters in the City of Buffalo will have the opportunity to enhance their literacy and science skills through a FREE fun-filled series of programs being offered in all city library branches during the next three months.

The “Cool Science” series, featuring four weekly, after-school programs designed for children ages 8-12, gives students the chance to learn through “doing, talking, reading, and writing about science.”  The Museum of Science’s educational arm, The Center for Science Learning, provides the instructional staff and the science units.  The Library System will host the series and take the lead in promoting the events and recruiting youth to participate.

Programs offered in the Cool Science series are:

Get Sparked
Beyond beakers and Bunsen burners - discover how cool scientists really are. You might be surprised to find a scientist in you!

Outrageous Ooze
Have an outrageous time experimenting hands-on with ooze, while learning about the states of matter.

GeoTectives
Digging in your backyard will never be the same. Build your skills as a rock hound and discover the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.

Blasting Off!
3, 2, 1…go! Build and launch your own rocket. Learn about energy and motion using everyday objects. Get ready to have a blast!