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Science Exploration
2026-04-21 17:30:00 2026-04-21 18:30:00 America/Chicago Science Exploration This event will connect students with scientists from MU’s Science on Wheels program. Learning stations with hands-on opportunities will be set up for young people to explore. Families, ages 8 and older. (Not suitable for younger children.) Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Tuesday, April 21
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-21 17:30:00 2026-04-21 18:30:00 America/Chicago Science Exploration This event will connect students with scientists from MU’s Science on Wheels program. Learning stations with hands-on opportunities will be set up for young people to explore. Families, ages 8 and older. (Not suitable for younger children.) Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room

Columbia Public Library

Children's Program Room

This event will connect students with scientists from MU’s Science on Wheels program. Learning stations with hands-on opportunities will be set up for young people to explore. Families, ages 8 and older. (Not suitable for younger children.)

This event will connect students with scientists from the University of Missouri's Science on Wheels program. Learning stations with hands-on opportunities will be set up for young people to explore.

Families, ages 8 and older. (Not suitable for younger children.)

AGE GROUP: | School-Age |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Featured |

TAGS: | Science |

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