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Close Encounters of the Chemical Kind

September 19, 2015 - September 20, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Morton Grove Public Library

6140 Lincoln Ave.

Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Description

This Science Alliance program will wow kids with exciting chemical reactions and amazing experiments. The entire family will get charged up about science while witnessing mysterious color changes, disappearing ink, a genie, gooey slime, springy super balls, and more. Magical displays of chemical reactions, along with an emphasis on safety, are part of this interactive chemistry show.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 2-3 p.m.

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