Genetic Tasting -Build Your Own Candy DNA Model To Take Home! – In-person
October 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Middle School, High School and Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type
In Person (Maryland)Join us for a fun afternoon building with candy to make your very own DNA model!Do you have the same hair as mom? Why are some flowers purple and others pink?DNA is a complex topic. Learn all about DNA and build a DNA model to bring it all into focus. This program is designed for students 8 years old and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.We will provide all the materials for this program.Questions about this program? Contact the Olney Library at 240-773-9545Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? 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 booksKanopy Kids- videos and animated booksDon’t have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card.Library 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.


