During our hands-on exploration, we’ll identify the properties of asteroids, discuss how they form, and (weather permitting) learn how to measure “impact craters” using water balloons. Finally, we’ll finish by crafting your very own asteroid to take home.Activities will include some reading, writing, and math. Recommended for grades 2-5.We will provide all the materials for this program.This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0678If you are looking for something to do until this program, take a look at these resources for kids using your library card.Don’t have a card right now? No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.National Geographic Kids – Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children ages 6–14Gale in Context: Elementary – Children’s magazines and reference booksTumbleBooks – books that read themselves Kanopy Kids- videos and animated booksBookFlix – animated storiesExplora Educators, Explora Primary School – education resourcesLibrary Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.Accommodation RequestsTo request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002. mh 1.1 01/03/2023