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STEM - Science | Once in a Blue Moon!

Science & Soap Making
2026-05-21 16:00:00 2026-05-21 17:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Science | Once in a Blue Moon! Come celebrate a rare occurrence of two full moons in one month called a "blue moon". Why is it called that? When is it happening? Come find out and make some cool blue moon sand soap to take with you. Centerville Branch -

Thursday, May 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-21 16:00:00 2026-05-21 17:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Science | Once in a Blue Moon! Come celebrate a rare occurrence of two full moons in one month called a "blue moon". Why is it called that? When is it happening? Come find out and make some cool blue moon sand soap to take with you. Centerville Branch -

Come celebrate a rare occurrence of two full moons in one month called a "blue moon". Why is it called that? When is it happening? Come find out and make some cool blue moon sand soap to take with you.

Participants will learn about blue moons, how often they occur and why we call them “blue”. Our next one occurs this month on May 31st! Participants will also make some blue sand soap to commemorate the Blue moon occurance-and take home to use.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Science |

Centerville Branch
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