Have some fun with Academy educators and other young natural history fans during a very special science story time. Each week will feature a family-friendly science story and hands-on craft to try.

Occurring the second weekend of each month on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Special Storytime Reading of Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution with Guest Reader Author Julie Winterbottom
Saturday, March 29, 2025 & Sunday, March 30, 2025
11 a.m.–1p.m.

Have some fun with Author Julie Winterbottom as she reads her new book, Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution during a very special science story time. Academy scientist Dr. Ruth Patrick was a freshwater ecologist that dedicated her life to developing methods to monitor water pollution and to understanding its effects on aquatic organisms of all kinds. Check out Ruth Patrick’s pith helmet and microscope that she used out in the field. Stop by the gift shop to purchase the book and have it signed by the author.

This week will feature a family-friendly science story and a fun hands-on diatom craft to try.

Upcoming Events:

• April 12 and 13 “Hank’s Big Day” By Evan Kuhlman & Chack Groenink
• May 10 and 11 "I Know the River Loves Me" By Maya Christina Gonzalez
• June 14 and 15 “Rain!” By Linda Ashman
• July 12 and 13 “Crab Moon” By Ruth Horowitz
• August 23 and 24 "Water Can Be" By Laura Purdie Salas
• September 13 and 14 "Water Can Be" By Laura Purdie Salas
• October 11 and 12 “High Tide for Horseshoe Crabs” By Lisa Kahn Schnell
• November 8 and 9 “The Very Busy Spider” By Eric Carle
• December 13 and 14 “Some Bugs” By Angela Diterlizzi