Carson City Library's inflatable planetarium canceled, will be be rescheduled
UPDATE SUNDAY, JUNE 23: The Sky Dome Planetarium, which was planned as part of the Carson City Library’s Summer Learning Challenge, is canceled. The inflatable, 16-by-11-foot planetarium, was scheduled for Monday, but has been postponed by the host company. The planetarium will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Experience the night sky with a personalized tour from Mobile Ed Productions. As part of the Carson City Library’s Summer Learning Challenge, the Sky Dome Planetarium will be set up Monday in the gymnasium of the Carson City Community Center.
“An educator will be on site to guide patrons through the 45-minute program,” explained Maria Klesta, creative learning manager for the Carson City Library. “The educator will go over the stars in the Northern Hemisphere, exactly as they appear the day of the presentation.”
Attendees will experience the lit sky and learn about the galaxy, planets, astronauts, stars and how the night sky changes. The inflatable, 16-by-11-foot planetarium is funded through an LSTA grant, and is part of the Summer Learning Challenge programming schedule.
“They will learn how to identify the planets in the solar system,” Klesta said. “They will also go over Greek mythological characters and see how those heroes of the past can be found in the patterns of the stars.”
Those interested in attending one of the two, 45-minute shows must register online to reserve a space. All ages are welcome, but children 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver 13 years or older.
The activities for this year’s Summer Learning Challenge are all space-oriented, in line with the theme: A Universe of Stories.
The challenge is designed to encourage people of all ages to read over the summer, while providing educational activities and events.
Participants will earn incentives as they read and complete activities.
The challenge runs through Aug. 10 when the grand prizes — made up of science-themed gift baskets — for each age group will be drawn.
Although the challenge began a couple of weeks ago, participants may still register online at www.carsoncitylibrary.org/summerlearning or download the Beanstack app on Apple or Android devices.
Attendance at the Sky Dome Planetarium will earn participants an entry into the final grand-prize drawing.
“They will be able to learn a lot about the night sky,” Klesta said. “It’s going to be a really exciting experience.”
If you go
WHAT: Sky Dome Planetarium
WHEN: 11 a.m. and noon Monday, June 24
WHERE: Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St.
For a complete list of activities or to register, go to www.carsoncitylibrary.org/summerlearning.
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