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Mad Science: Science or Magic?

Part of Magic & Mayhem
2023-07-15 11:00:00 2023-07-15 12:00:00 America/Denver Mad Science: Science or Magic? Enter a realm of wonder and adventure where your favorite fantasy worlds collide. Prepare to embark upon a journey like no other! Whitmore -

Saturday, July 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-15 11:00:00 2023-07-15 12:00:00 America/Denver Mad Science: Science or Magic? Enter a realm of wonder and adventure where your favorite fantasy worlds collide. Prepare to embark upon a journey like no other! Whitmore -

Enter a realm of wonder and adventure where your favorite fantasy worlds collide. Prepare to embark upon a journey like no other!

Join us for a fun and fast-paced science program with a hovercraft that travels on air, dragons breathing smoke and ordinary things that fly. Science or magic? Mad Science is always a crowd pleaser!

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

TAGS: | #MagicMayhem | #MagicandMayhem |

Whitmore
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Maggie Mills
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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Upcoming events

Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
All Ability Activity Kits
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Pick up a fun activity kit designed for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Apr 01, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Apr 02, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Chess Club
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Square Foot Gardening 101
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Discover the 10 basics of square foot gardening and grow delicious, fresh, totally organic produce.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Apr 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Seed Starting 101
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Learn what seed starting is and how to grow your garden from seed with Amy Talbot.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Apr 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Cancelled
Chess Club
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Composting
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Learn how to make the best fertilizer utilizing free ingredients from your home and kitchen—you can't buy it as good as you can make it, with no cost.
Read to a Dog - Read a favorite book to Aussie, A Pet Partners Therapy Dog
Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Read your favorite book to Aussie, a trained Pet Partners therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the day of the activity.
Teen Monthly Origami - Jumping Frog
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Apr 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Apr 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Adult DIY - Sock Bunny
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Celebrate Spring with a Sock Bunny Craft!
Chess Club
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Wood. New readers are always welcome!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Apr 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Babcock Performing Readers
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Babcock Performing Readers present a dramatic reading of a play or poetry every month.
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Read to a Dog - Read your favorite book to Geo, an Alliance Therapy Dog
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Read your favorite book to Geo, a trained therapy dog who loves being read to! For kids of all ages. Stop by the children's desk to sign up on the Saturday of the activity.
Craft Supplies Drop and Swap - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Apr 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
DIY Reusable Bag - A Teen Take and Make
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Celebrate Earth Day by decorating your own reusable bag!
Craft Supplies Drop and Swap - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!
Storytime: Family
Tue, Apr 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Craft Supplies Drop and Swap - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!
Chess Club
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
Craft Supplies Drop and Swap - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!
Ready, Set, Move! - A Music and Movement Program
Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Can you "head, shoulders, knees and toes" with the best? Music and movement for little ones and their grown-ups.
Play & Learn
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Talk-sing-read-write-PLAY with your children to help them get ready for kindergarten! Drop-in activities and toys for babies to preschoolers with their caring adult(s).
Craft Supplies Drop and Swap - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!
Cancelled
Fun Friday - After School Activity
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the end of the school week by having some fun!! Each week we'll have a unique combination of STEAM activities, crafts, games, movement, and more!
Craft Supplies Drop and Swap - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Drop off your excess craft supplies and see what others have provided to swap. Find new creative inspiration and save your items from the landfill by sharing with others. Celebrate Earth Day all week!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Pajama Storytime
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wear comfy pajamas, bring a favorite bedtime buddy and a caring adult and let's have fun! Join us for stories, songs and crafts that support early literacy development.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Apr 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Chess Club
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Drop by our weekly chess club to play chess, meet other players, sharpen your skills, and have fun! All skill levels and ages welcome!
All Ability Activity Kits
Thu, May 01, All day
Pick up a fun activity kit designed for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities.
Seed Library - Grab, grow, and share!
Thu, May 01, All day
Seed libraries work the same as any library. Pick up some seeds. Grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. Harvest the seeds. Return them for the next person to use. While supplies last.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, May 07, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Teen Monthly Origami - Harebell Stem
Mon, May 12, All day
Come in the 2nd Monday of each month for a new origami project! Includes folding instructions and paper.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Babcock Performing Readers
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
The Babcock Performing Readers present a dramatic reading of a play or poetry every month.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. New readers are always welcome!
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Fundamentals of Yoga
Wed, Jun 04, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Explore the fundamentals of yoga with certified instructor Jenny Wigham.
Utah Puppet Theater
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Enjoy a fun puppet show, presented by the Utah Puppet Theater!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 09, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Mad Science
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive presentation all about adventures in Science!
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Build Your Own AI Chatbot - As a Personal Assistant or Marketing Manager
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Ever wondered how AI can help you write, brainstorm, and boost productivity? In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create your own AI chatbot using OpenAI’s GPT Builder.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whitmore Study Room A (Capacity 14)
Joins us for a discussion of new and noteworthy nonfiction books. This month's book is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. New readers are always welcome!
Mont Magic Show
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Come enjoy a fun and interactive Magic Show with Magician Mont Duston!
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Storytime: Family
Tue, Jun 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Whitmore Adult Dungeons and Dragons - Currently Full (Registration through email required)
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)
Embark on a great role-playing adventure! Both groups are currently at capacity. Email Jackson at jmyrick@slcolibrary.org for information on entering the group or getting on the waitlist.
Storytime: Family
Mon, Jun 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Whitmore Study Room B (Capacity 4)
Storytime fun for the whole family. We'll be talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
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