BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Jacksonville Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Jacksonville Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:382b121f-1f54-4fd9-8176-c1a8eebd2589 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260804T194527Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T170000 SUMMARY:Discover Lab: Astronautics (ages 9-12) LOCATION:Beaches Branch\nBeaches Branch X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Beaches Branch;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=10;X-TITLE=Beaches Branch:geo:30.3197719,-81.398104 GEO:30.3197719;-81.398104 DESCRIPTION:Calling all astronauts! Discover Lab: Astronautics blasts off taking explorers on an adventure through space. Experience astronaut train ing\, shuttle launches\, and more while rescuing imperiled scientists on a dangerous planet. In this Lab\, join Captain Raptor and his brave crew of space-faring dinosaurs as you learn about the engineering\, science\, and history behind space exploration..\nhttps://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/ event/12159984 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Get ready for a deep dive! Discover Lab is a program designed to give children between the ages of 9-12 positive exp eriences around books and support them in developing new skills. \;
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Each 8 to 9-week lab will feature a high interest topic fr om the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, or math. We&rsq uo\;ll use a variety of materials to make learning come alive as we explor e a different skill within that topic each week. \;
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Here is the list of this month&rsquo\;s books: \;

Dec. 2-7
Topic: NASA Engineeri ng - rovers
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
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Dec. 9-14
Topic: Gravity and Craters&nbs p\;
Featured Book: Cap tain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley

Dec. 16-21
Topic: NASA Engineering - landers
Featured Book: Captain Ra ptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley

Dec. 23-28
No program due to holiday closures.
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Dec. 30-Jan. 4 \; \;Note: No program due to holiday closures.
Topic: NASA Nutrit ion
Featured Book: Capt ain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley

**Allergy Warning for Astronautics**

Jan. 6-11 \; \;
Theme: Environmental Science \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Plane t by Kevin O'Malley \;

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Jan. 13-18 \; \;Note: No program this w eek at this location.
Theme: Robot Navigation \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley \;
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Jan. 20-25 \; \;
Theme: Rocket Science \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet b y Kevin O'Malley \; \;
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Jan. 27&nda sh\;Feb. 1 \; \;
Theme: S pace Science \; \; \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley \;
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Attendance is limited and is fi rst-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitt ed after 15 minutes past the program&rsquo\;s start time.
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This pro gram is intended for youth participants and their families. Large groups o r organizations should send program requests to jplyouthservices@coj.net t wo days prior to the program. All requests may not be accommodated.
\n< p>Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act\, accommodations for per sons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted\, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for \;Learning Services \; at 255-2665 or email \;JPLprograms@coj.net. \; \;
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