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Fourth of July Free STEM

Mentos Explosions! at Vodak-East Side Branch in Chicago

July 03, 2024 - July 03, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/franckreporter

Location

Vodak-East Side Branch, Chicago Public Library

3710 E. 106th St.

Chicago, IL 60617

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Description

Ages 3-13 can celebrate the Fourth of July at Vodak-East Side Branch with a fun, science experiment using Mentos.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 6-7 p.m. July 3, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-5500

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/662a7815b7ed963d0095601c

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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