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Poppin' Polymers

Chewing Gum Science
2024-11-07 15:30:00 2024-11-07 16:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poppin' Polymers Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, November 07
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 15:30:00 2024-11-07 16:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poppin' Polymers Grades 7-12: Learn polymer properties by making your own chewing gum. Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Shawnee Branch

Meeting Room

Grades 7-12: 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.

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 Thursday November 27 due to All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.
Mon, Nov 24 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 25 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 26 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 27 Closed
(All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.)
Fri, Nov 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 30 Closed
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