The Wisconsin Science Museum presents displays, demonstrations and programs about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many of these have interactive aspects and artistic illustrations. We emphasize Homegrown Discoveries, the notable achievements of people working in Wisconsin or Educated here.
Meet one of our youth services librarians in the lobby of the library at 10:00 am on October 14 and October 16. Together, we’ll go on a 30-minute hike along the Ice Age Trail and do a BioBlitz as we go! It’s recommended that you download the iNaturalist app before attending if you want to … Continued
Learn about the basic principles needed for coding and STEM thinking. Our books will include if-then thinking, problem solving, creativity and critical thinking. We will use our skills to complete a STEM based experiment! See more events at the Brown County Library – Central Branch!
This special story time will feature stories and songs about cows and farms. Afterwards, stay for themed sensory bins! Storytime will take place at 9:30am and again at 1pm on Monday, October 14th!
All ages are invited to take a stroll down Grand Ave, around the W.J. Niederkorn Library, for a Space-Themed StoryWalk®. The featured story of our Space-Themed StoryWalk® is There Was a Black Hole that Swallowed the Universe written by Chris Ferrie, illustrated by Susan Batori. This special space-themed StoryWalk® will include QR codes linking directly … Continued
Next to the Adult Reference desk on the 2nd floor of the library, we will have information about the 2024 WiSciFest BioBlitz. We will have printed observation sheets available for taking and information about downloading the iNaturalist app and hints of how to record observations there. We will also have many items on display that … Continued
Guided public rooftop tours of the Atmospheric Oceanic and Space Science Building led by the American Meteorological Society members. Come see all the research we are doing and get up-close and personal with our satellites. Check out the stellar view of Madison’s skyline!
During the Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz, join with people from all across the state from sunrise on Monday, October 14, until sunset on Sunday, October 20. Download the iNaturalist app on your device (optional but encouraged), find at least 10 species in the environment around you, and add your observations to the Wisconsin Science Festival … Continued
During the Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz, join with people from all across the state from sunrise on Monday, October 14, until sunset on Sunday, October 20. Download the iNaturalist app on your device (optional but encouraged), find at least 10 species in the environment around you and add your observations to the Wisconsin Science Festival … Continued
Learn how to help Kenosha’s shore birds! Shorebirds fly thousands of miles each year along ancient and largely unknown migratory routes called Flyways. More than 200 species travel from feeding grounds in the southern hemisphere to breeding grounds in the Arctic and back again, but their populations are crashing amidst climate change and urban development. … Continued
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