SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER - Chemistry: Did you know that Chemistry is everywhere!

GlaxoSmithKline and the Franklin Institute present Science in the Summer: Select libraries will have a series of free, fun science workshops on Chemistry!

What is matter and why is it not always the same? Students in Chemistry will observe physical and chemical changes with fun experiments such as turning pennies into gold, making crystals, and watching popcorn “dance.” They'll also use litmus paper and a universal indicator to learn all about acids, bases, and indicators.

The Science in the Summer program consists of two-day sessions. For your convenience, the Northeast Regional Library, Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library, Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library, and Parkway Central Children's Department will host sessions on some consecutive Saturdays. Class times are Level I: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Level II: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Workshops are for children entering grades 2 and 3 (Level I) and grades 4 through 6 (Level II). Classes are taught by certified teachers and are limited to 15 children per workshop. All children must be pre-registered to attend, and parents must come to the library to pre-register their children. Registration begins in select branches on May 1, 2013. Participants are chosen by lottery.

For more information, visit www.scienceinthesummer.com, stop by your neighborhood branch, or call The Office of Public Service Support at 215-686-5372.

Saturday June 22 and 29
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Tuesday/Wednesday June 25 and 26
Bushrod Branch
Greater Olney Branch
Queen Memorial Branch
Charles Santore Branch

Thursday/Friday June 27 and 28
Fox Chase Branch
Overbrook Branch
South Philadelphia Branch

Tuesday/Wednesday July 2 and 3 (note special times)
Level I: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Level II: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Fishtown Branch
Holmesburg Branch
Logan Branch

Saturday July 6 and 13
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Tuesday/Wednesday July 9 and 10
Andorra Branch
Bustleton Branch
Richmond Branch

Thursday/Friday July 11 and 12
Bustleton Branch
Roxborough Branch
Whitman Branch

Tuesday/Wednesday July 16 and 17
Chestnut Hill Branch
Eastwick Branch
Katherine Drexel Branch

Thursday/Friday July 18 and 19
Haverford Branch
Walnut Street West Branch
West Oak Lane Branch

Saturday July 20 and 27
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Northeast Regional Library
Parkway Central Children’s Department

Tuesday/Wednesday July 23 and 24
Kingsessing Branch

Thursday/Friday July 25 and 26
Blanch A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch
Northeast Regional Library

Tuesday/Wednesday July 30 and 31
Ramonita G. Rodriguez Branch