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Poppin' Polymers

Chewing Gum Science
2024-09-18 16:30:00 2024-09-18 17:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poppin' Polymers Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 18
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-18 16:30:00 2024-09-18 17:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poppin' Polymers If you are in grades 4-6, this program is just for you! Learn polymer properties by making your own chewing gum. Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Shawnee Branch

Meeting Room

If you are in grades 4-6, this program is just for you! Learn polymer properties by making your own chewing gum.

Masticate long molecules, shape strong spheres, and view viscoelastic bubbles. Explore polymers and learn more about viscoelastic behavior by making your own chewing gum. Grades 4-6.

Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs?  Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible- we'd love to help.

Shawnee Branch
Phone: 260-421-1355
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We're closed Friday July 04 due to All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.
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Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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