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2023 Solar Eclipse Celebration

Age Group:

Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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Event Details

Celebrate the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse with the library! Enjoy a special space-themed storytime and explore outer space through activities and crafts. All are welcome to join us for our viewing party on the Urbana Library Plaza!

Schedule of Solar Eclipse Celebration:

10:15 a.m. - Outdoor Family Storytime @ Urbana Library Plaza: Out of this World!

11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Space themed crafts & activities

11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Solar Sing-Along (tweens & teens)

12 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Solar Eclipse Viewing Party @ Urbana Library Plaza

The October 14th, 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will be a partial eclipse for most of North America except for a narrow path from Oregon to Texas and further south, where an annular (ring of fire) eclipse will be visible. It is never safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Learn more on the NASA website.