GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTES SOLAR ECLIPSE

The Groton Public Library will hold a series of events related to the April 8 solar eclipse.

Starting at 9 a.m. Friday,

April 5, patrons can pick up free, certified ISO 12312-2 solar eclipse viewing glasses. Limited availability, so first-come, firstserved. One pair per family.

On Eclipse Observation Day, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Monday,

April 8, bring your chair and solar glasses (limited availability) to view the eclipse on the library grounds. Groton is not in the path of totality but will see about an 85% partial eclipse. Thames Amateur Astronomical Society members will have one or two solar telescopes available for public viewing. View the NASA event livestream in the large meeting room; no registration necessary.

Other related events are Children's Art at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, with the theme Mixed Media Stars, and Teen Art at 2 p.m. April 9, with the theme Galaxy Painting.

On Wednesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the start of a two-session planetarium experience will feature STARLAB: Starlight, Starbright. STARLAB is a portable planetarium with limited seating. Open to students ages 5 and older. Registration is required. Each family member must register individually.

Other space-themed events next month include Children's Grab & Go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Pick up a space-themed craft while supplies last. Recommended for ages 4 and older. The Teen Take & Make, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11, includes a space-themed craft for ages 12 and older.

Students ages 8-13 are invited to Mission to the Moon: Launch It from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 12. Design and build an air-powered rocket that can hit a distance target. Call (860) 4416750 or visit grotonpl.org for more information about events.