BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Jacksonville Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Jacksonville Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63f89990-1866-4693-9eeb-32a904839de5 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260801T180152Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T170000 SUMMARY:Discover Lab: Astronautics (ages 9-12) LOCATION:Mandarin Branch\nMandarin Branch X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mandarin Branch;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=10;X-TITLE=Mandarin Branch:geo:30.2052403,-81.6208903 GEO:30.2052403;-81.6208903 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/12196604 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: \;

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Dec. 2-7
Topic: NASA Engineering - rovers
Featured Book: Captain Rapto r and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
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Dec. 9-14 \; \;Note: No program this week at this location
Topic: Gravity and Craters  \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley

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Dec. 16-21
Topic: NASA Engineering - lander s
Featured Book: Captai n Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley

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Dec. 23-28
No program due to holiday closures.
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Dec. 30-Jan. 4 \; \;Note: This program will take place in January at this location.
Topic: NASA Nutrition
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Ma lley

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**Allergy Warning for Astr onautics**

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Jan. 6-11 \;  \;
Them e: Environmental Science \;
Featured Bo ok: Captain Rap tor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley \;

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Jan. 13-18 \;
Theme: Robot Nav igation \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Peril ous Planet by Kevin O'Malley \;
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Jan. 20-25< /span> \;  \;
Theme: Rocket S cience \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilo us Planet by Kevin O'Malley \;  \;
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Jan. 27&ndash\;Feb. 1 \;  \;
Theme: Space Science \; \;  \;
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley \;

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Attendance is limite d and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check i n starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the program&rsquo\;s start time.

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This program is intended for youth participants and their families. Lar ge groups or organizations should send program requests to jplyouthservice s@coj.net two days prior to the program. All requests may not be accommoda ted.

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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act\, accommodati ons for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepte d\, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for \;Learning Serv ices \;at 255-2665 or email \;JPLprograms@coj.net. \; \;\nhttps://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/12196604 URL;VALUE=URI:https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/12196604 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR