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Engineering for a Safer World: Earthquake Proof Buildings
with Engineers Nova Scotia
Ages 5+
Engineers solve problems to make our world a safe and better place to live. Join Engineers Nova Scotia to learn about the science behind how buildings withstand an earthquake. You can also design, build, and then test your own with an earthquake simulator.
In partnership with Engineers Nova Scotia
September 21st, 10-11 a.mHalifax Public Library – Bedford
15 Dartmouth Rd, Bedford, NS B4A 3X6More information
Engineering for a Safer World: Earthquake Proof Buildings
with Engineers Nova Scotia
Ages 5+
Join Rosalie Hanlon from Engineers Nova Scotia to learn about the science behind how buildings withstand an earthquake, and design, build and test your own.
In partnership with Engineers Nova Scotia
September 19th, 10-10:45 a.mHalifax Public Library – Cole HarbourCole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour, NS B2W 6C6More information
Sizzling Science: A Read A Jig Jig STEM special
Ages 0-8 years
It’s Science Literacy Week, so let’s mix, fix and build with “bricks”! We’ll even see some science tricks! Please note: food will be served at this Read-A-Jig-Jig special program.
September 20th, 10:30-11:15 a.mHalifax Public Library – Cole HarbourCole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour, NS B2W 6C6More information
Makedo
Ages 5+
Drop by the Library and experiment with our Makedo kits. We provide the Makedo tools; you provide the imagination.
September 21st, 3:30-4:30 p.mHalifax Public Library – Cole HarbourCole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour, NS B2W 6C6More information
Super Science Saturday
Kick off Science Literacy Week (September 18-24) with some super science fun at the library.
Super Saturday is all about hands-on activities or experiences that will be fun for kids and grown ups alike. Super Saturday is our day to play some games, unleash your inner artist, experiment with technology.
September 16th, 10-3 p.mHalifax Public Library – Alderney GateAlderney Gate, 60 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4P8More information
Let’s Do Science!
Ages 7-11
Join students from Dalhousie University as they host a variety of hands on science activities.
In partnership with Let’s Talk Science Outreach at Dalhousie University
September 22nd, 3:30-4:30 p.mHalifax Public Library – Woodlawn31 Eisener Blvd, Dartmouth, NS B2W 0J1More information
Make your own Kaleidoscope
Learn to make your own kaleidoscope in honour of Science Literacy Week.
September 23rd, 2:30 p.mHalifax Public Library – Dartmouth North105 Highfield Park Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3A 0C2More information
BIO Expo 2017
For the past 55 years, the Bedford Institute of Oceanography has been opening its doors to thousands of intrigued visitors twice a decade – and 2017 will be no exception! The Open House will showcase some of the Institute’s cutting-edge research with many interpretive and interactive exhibits!
September 23rd/24th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Bedford Institute of Oceanography1 Challenger Dr, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2More information
Science Literacy Week Stations
Elmsdale Branch Library (part of CEHPL) will be celebrating Science Literacy week with offering stations on geology, propulsion, and structure building.
September 18th-24thElmsdale Library – Colcester East Hants Public Library15 Commerce Ct, Elmsdale, NS B2S 3K5More information
“Book Buddies Launch! “Get Electrified!”.
Celebrate books, and experiment with WeDo kits and Snap circuits!
September 23rdElmsdale Library – Colcester East Hants Public Library15 Commerce Ct, Elmsdale, NS B2S 3K5More information
The Great Identification Showdown
Assume the role of a museum naturalist by joining museum staff on Instagram (mnhnovascotia) to identify a selection of specimens from the Nature Lab! Insects, arachnids, fossils, and bones – followers will have to break out their field guides and provide their best guess for a chance to show off their identification skills! Each day a new specimen will be presented, with staff tossing out the occasional hint. The first person to answer correctly wins two free day passes to the museum!
Monday, September 18th, 10:00 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Science on a Sphere – Space Exploration
Are you interested in the planets? Do you want to take a trip through our solar system? Join us for a space adventure using Science on a Sphere and the latest information from NASA about our Earth, our Moon, our Sun and all the planets in our solar system
Monday, September 18th, 2:30 p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
The Great Identification Showdown
Assume the role of a museum naturalist by joining museum staff on Instagram (mnhnovascotia) to identify a selection of specimens from the Nature Lab! Insects, arachnids, fossils, and bones – followers will have to break out their field guides and provide their best guess for a chance to show off their identification skills! Each day a new specimen will be presented, with staff tossing out the occasional hint. The first person to answer correctly wins two free day passes to the museum!
Tuesday, September 19th, 10 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Museum Pop Up – Halifax Central Library
Stop by the Halifax Central Library and join a naturalist from the Museum of Natural History to take part in an identification challenge. Using a microscope, get up close and personal with pinned invertebrates,
using their characteristics to figure out which species is which. You’ll learn the difference between beetles and bugs, gain an appreciation for the diversity of insects and arachnids, and maybe discover a Nova Scotian resident you’ve never met before!
Tuesday, September 19th, 1-4 p.m.Central Library – Halifax Public Library5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9More information
Science on a Sphere – Hurricanes
It’s that time of year again, hurricane season! From June to November, Maritimers buckle down for the possibility of powerful storms. To learn about how these storms form and the forces that drive them,
stop by the museum for a facilitated show on our incredible Science on a Sphere projection system!
Tuesday, September 19th, 2:30 p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
The Great Identification Showdown
Assume the role of a museum naturalist by joining museum staff on Instagram (mnhnovascotia) to identify a selection of specimens from the Nature Lab! Insects, arachnids, fossils, and bones – followers will have to break out their field guides and provide their best guess for a chance to show off their identification skills! Each day a new specimen will be presented, with staff tossing out the occasional hint. The first person to answer correctly wins two free day passes to the museum!
Wednesday, September 20th, 10 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Be Inspired! Discover Inspiring Careers With WISE Atlantic
Interested in finding out how engineers help society? What other high-earning and rewarding careers there are besides a medical doctor? Or how being a scientist can allow you to be creative? Then this session is for you. Junior and Senior high school students, parents, and teachers are welcome to attend.
Event Location: Lindsay Children’s Room
In partnership with the NSERC Atlantic Women in Science and Engineering (WISEatlantic) Program
September 20th, 6:30-8:30 p.mHalifax Public Library – Central Branch
5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9More information
Science on a Sphere – Best of
What can you see on the far side of the moon? Where in the world is there an earthquake happening at this very moment? Just how big was the Japan’s earthquake and tsunami that happened in 2011? Join a Museum Naturalist for a live show featuring the Best of Science on a Sphere.
Wednesday, September 20th, 2:30 p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Supper with…Nova Scotia Wildlife
You’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s rich biodiversity living at the museum. Learn what animals eat and how it connects them to their surroundings, and join us as we feed and care for a variety of native animals.
Wednesday, September 20th, 7:oo p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
The Great Identification Showdown
Assume the role of a museum naturalist by joining museum staff on Instagram (mnhnovascotia) to identify a selection of specimens from the Nature Lab! Insects, arachnids, fossils, and bones – followers will have to break out their field guides and provide their best guess for a chance to show off their identification skills! Each day a new specimen will be presented, with staff tossing out the occasional hint. The first person to answer correctly wins two free day passes to the museum!
Thursday, September 21st, 10 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Museum Pop Up – Woodlawn Public Library
Stop by the Woodlawn Public Library and join a naturalist from the Museum of Natural History to take part in an identification challenge. Using a microscope, get up close and personal with pinned invertebrates, using their characteristics to figure out which species is which. You’ll learn the difference between beetles and bugs, gain an appreciation for the diversity of insects and arachnids, and maybe discover a Nova Scotian resident you’ve never met before!
Thursday, September 21st, 1-4 p.m.Woodlawn Public Library – Halifax Public Library31 Eisener Blvd, Dartmouth, NS B2W 0J1More information
Science on a Sphere – Landscapes
Ever wonder why the Earth looks like it does today? Join a naturalist for a 20 minute presentation about the several ways our world’s landscape is changing. Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and more. Learn the basics of what they are, how they work, and the massive effects they can have!
Thursday, September 21st, 2:30 p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
The Great Identification Showdown
Assume the role of a museum naturalist by joining museum staff on Instagram (mnhnovascotia) to identify a selection of specimens from the Nature Lab! Insects, arachnids, fossils, and bones – followers will have to break out their field guides and provide their best guess for a chance to show off their identification skills! Each day a new specimen will be presented, with staff tossing out the occasional hint. The first person to answer correctly wins two free day passes to the museum!
Friday, September 22nd, 10 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Science on a Sphere – Space Exploration
Are you interested in the planets? Do you want to take a trip through our solar system? Join us for a space adventure using Science on a Sphere and the latest information from NASA about our Earth, our Moon, our Sun and all the planets in our solar system
Friday, September 22nd, 2:30 p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Let’s Talk Science After School Drop-In
Ages 7-12
Drop in for hands-on science, snacks, and fun activities.
In partnership with Let’s Talk Science Outreach at Dalhousie University
September 22nd, 3:30-4:45 p.mHalifax Public Library – Halifax North Memorial
2285 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B7More information
The Great Identification Showdown
Assume the role of a museum naturalist by joining museum staff on Instagram (mnhnovascotia) to identify a selection of specimens from the Nature Lab! Insects, arachnids, fossils, and bones – followers will have to break out their field guides and provide their best guess for a chance to show off their identification skills! Each day a new specimen will be presented, with staff tossing out the occasional hint. The first person to answer correctly wins two free day passes to the museum!
Saturday, September 23rd, 10 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Pop-Up Library Event – Let’s Do Science at Titus Smith Park
Join students from Dalhousie University as they host a variety of hands on science activities. And while you’re here, check out the Mobile Food Market, too.
Event Location: Titus Smith Park, Fairview
September 23rd, 12-1:30 p.mTitus Smith Park44 Vimy Ave, Halifax, NSMore information
The Importance of Being Bees
Bees! Drop in to see our observation hive and learn about the bees of Nova Scotia. You might not recognize some of the 207 species of bees living here, but they’re hard at work pollinating the food we eat. Take a close look at one of our most important natural friends.
Saturday, September 23rd, 2-3 p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
The Great Identification Showdown
Assume the role of a museum naturalist by joining museum staff on Instagram (mnhnovascotia) to identify a selection of specimens from the Nature Lab! Insects, arachnids, fossils, and bones – followers will have to break out their field guides and provide their best guess for a chance to show off their identification skills! Each day a new specimen will be presented, with staff tossing out the occasional hint. The first person to answer correctly wins two free day passes to the museum!
Sunday September 24th, 10 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Young Children’s Nature Discovery
A program specially designed for children ages 5 and under and their parents, grandparents or other caregivers. Drop in for hands-on exploration of real Museum objects, discovery activities, and learning about nature through creative play.
Sunday, September 24th, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
The Importance of Being Bees
Bees! Drop in to see our observation hive and learn about the bees of Nova Scotia. You might not recognize some of the 207 species of bees living here, but they’re hard at work pollinating the food we eat. Take a close look at one of our most important natural friends.
Sunday, September 24th, 2-3 p.m.Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6More information
Drop-In for Makers and Coders: Measuring Distance with Ultrasound
Ages 13+
Learn to build an ultrasonic range finder for Science Literacy Week. Halifax Makerspace will walk you through the steps of building an Arduino-controlled ultrasonic sensor. This would be perfect for a Halloween display, nature camera, garage parking assistant, or a sump pump alarm. We’ll also have our 3D printer going, so drop in and check it out!
September 24th, 2-4 p.mHalifax Public Library – Central Branch
5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9More information
National Learn to Code Day 2017
Using Data to Solve Problems: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Beginners on September 23rd.
September 22nd, 10-4 p.m.Collaborative Health Education Building, Dalhousie UniversitySummer St, Halifax, NS B3H 0A8More information
Public Talk – Major Melissa Reyes of the RCAF
Joining the military in 1989 as a Communications and Electronics Engineering
(CELE) Officer, Major Reyes has over twenty-seven years of experience as a military officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), with assignments around the world and throughout Canada. Her various experiences have given her a sound knowledge of space and space-related systems,
operational requirements, security, and communications.
Thursday, September 21st, 11 a.m.Joggins Fossil Cliffs Centre100 Main St, Joggins, NS B0L 1A0More information
Mad Labs
September 19th, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Mount UniackeBranch, Colcester-East Hants Public Library555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0More information
Fun with Bubbles
September 20th, 10:30-11 a.m.Mount UniackeBranch, Colcester-East Hants Public Library555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0More information
Lego Building Challenge
September 21st, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Mount UniackeBranch, Colcester-East Hants Public Library555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0More information
Binary Bracelet
September 22nd, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Mount UniackeBranch, Colcester-East Hants Public Library555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0More information
Engineering with Marshmallows
September 23rd, 11-12 p.m.Mount UniackeBranch, Colcester-East Hants Public Library555, Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0More information
Kids’ Clubb – Eruptions and Explosions
Ages 5-9
Kids! Celebrate Science and Technology Week by channelling your inner scientist, and causing all sorts of eruptions and explosions. Make sure to bring outdoor clothes – some explosions are too messy for indoors. To register, call the library at 902-865-3744.
Kids’ Club is a series of special programs designed with only you in mind.
September 20th, 3:30-4:30 p.mHalifax Public Library – Sackville
Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2S3More information
Engineering for a Safer World: Earthquake Proof Buildings
with Engineers Nova Scotia
Ages 5+
Engineers solve problems to make our world a safe and better place to live. Join Engineers Nova Scotia to learn about the science behind how buildings withstand an earthquake and design, build and test your own! Please note, this program is registration only and open to school groups/classes, and homeschoolers. To register your group, call Tara at 902-869-4450.
In partnership with Engineers Nova Scotia
September 22nd, 10-11 a.mHalifax Public Library – Sackville
Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2S3More information
Public Science Talk by CBU president Dale Keefe
Join President Dale Keefe for an exciting talk on Chemophobia!
September 18th, 11:30-12:30Cape Breton University Library160 University Blvd, Sydney, NS B1M 1A2More information
Science outreach for kids!
September 18-21, 6-7:30 p.m.Cape Breton University Library160 University Blvd, Sydney, NS B1M 1A2More information
Women in STEM talk
CBU faculty Drs. Jones and Van Rooyen will talk about Women in Science and Engineering
September 20th, 12 p.m.Cape Breton University Library160 University Blvd, Sydney, NS B1M 1A2More information
National Learn to Code Day 2017
Using Data to Solve Problems: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Beginners on September 23rd.
September 23rd, 11-12 p.m.Navigate Startup House“Suite 103, New Dawn Centre 37 Nepean Street Sydney, NS”More information
Let’s Do Science!
Ages 5+
Join students from Dalhousie University as they host a variety of hands on science activities.
September 19th, 7 p.mHalifax Public Library – Tantallon3646 Hammonds Plains Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 1H3More information
StarTalk Viewing and Discussion
StarTalk is a podcast on space, science, and popular culture hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, monkeys, and more – explore the strange yet familiar world of primates with Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and primatologist Natalia Reagan.
Sit down, watch an engaging video and have some great conversation!
Tuesday, September 19th, 10:30-11:30“Truro library, Colcester-East Hants Public Library”754 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G9More information
Space Update
Curious about what has been going on in Space news? This program will go over all the recent news and advancements in Space in an open discussion.
Wednesday, September 20th, 10:30-11:30“Truro library, Colcester-East Hants Public Library”754 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G9More information
Science Trivia Night
Work in teams and test out your knowledge of past and present science. Who will come out on top? Register a team today! 15 and up.
Thursday, September 21st, 6-7:30 p.m.“Truro library, Colcester-East Hants Public Library”754 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G9More information
TED Talk
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.
Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works — sharing her ability to “think in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
Friday, September 22nd, 10:30-11:30 a.m.“Truro library, Colcester-East Hants Public Library”754 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G9More information