NASA @ My Library
Upcoming Programs
Solar Science Saturdays
These programs are for all ages, though children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Register for one or all of the programs at: tinyurl.com/SolarSci.
- Intro to Solar Eclipses: September 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Learn about solar eclipses and make a case for your solar eclipse glasses. - Make a Pinhole Viewer: September 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Local astronomer Zachary Lichtmann will guide you in making your own pinhole viewer and provide fascinating information about the sun. - Safe Sun Viewing & Chalk Art: September 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Learn to use a variety of solar science tools and create solar eclipse chalk art. - Be a NASA Scientist: October 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Become a citizen scientist using the GLOBE Observer app.
Attendees will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses at the end of each program listed above.
- Eclipse Day: October 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bring your solar eclipse glasses to the library to view the eclipse, or come inside the library to view the livestream of the eclipse as it goes across the country!
Past Programs
- December 13, 2021: RVCC Magic Tree House Space Mission
- December 14, 2021: RVCC To the Moon and Back
- December 14, 2021: Telescope Night
- December 15, 2021: RVCC Our Solar System
- December 16, 2021: RVCC Tonight's Sky
- December 18, 2021: Launch Day
- February 2022: African American Stars of NASA
- March-April 2022: Lost in Space | View photos from this and other past programs here.
- June-August 2022: Oceans in Motion | View photos of the Oceans in Motion activities here.
- July 9, 2022: Nebula in a Jar | View photos from this program here.
- July 13, 2022: Jenkinson's Aquarium: No Bones About It | (Included in the Oceans in Motion activities)
- July 30, 2022: Space Painting | View photos of this program here.
- August 6, 2022: Eyes of the Wild | View photos of this program here.
- August 13, 2022: Marine Science Fair | View photos of this program here.
- December 12, 2022: Telescope Night (rescheduled from November 29)
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Go to www.nasa.gov/nasalive for live coverage related to the James Webb Space Telescope!
Webb's First Images Expert Panel Discussion:
Webb's First Images Expert Spanish Panel Discussion:
Watch the James Webb Space Telescope Launch (recorded December 25, 2021):
Watch Looking Deeper into Space with James Webb Space Telescope (live streamed Oct. 13, 2021).
View more James Webb Space Telescope videos from NASA.gov: James Webb Space Telescope Videos
Learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope:
Where is Webb? - This data-driven infographic shows the status of Webb on its journey to L2 orbit. The page constantly updates as Webb travels, deploys, and cools to operating temperature.
Webb's Launch - From arrival at the ESA launch Facility in Kourou French Guiana, through launch and deployment, this page is your starting point for exploring Webb's launch and commissioning.
What Is the James Webb Space Telescope? - This page is a more kid-friendly introduction.