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Registration opens:
January 02nd, 2026

Homeschool STEAM: Roller Coaster Science

Best for ages 6 - 12
2026-01-16 14:00:00 2026-01-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool STEAM: Roller Coaster Science Learn a little about the science behind roller coasters and use pool noodles, tubing, cardboard and marbles to test out your own mini coasters. Registration is required. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Friday, January 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-16 14:00:00 2026-01-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool STEAM: Roller Coaster Science Learn a little about the science behind roller coasters and use pool noodles, tubing, cardboard and marbles to test out your own mini coasters. Registration is required. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Learn a little about the science behind roller coasters and use pool noodles, tubing, cardboard and marbles to test out your own mini coasters. Registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | Homeschool Program | General |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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