Artists & Educators

Mad Science Austin
This action-filled event blends high-flying demonstrations, silly science and spectacular demonstrations to breath-taking effect. The show is begun with a comic magic bag, but moves into a flattening bottle, a funny tug-of-plungers gag and a set of "inseparable" spheres, all to explain the drama of the air pressure all around us.

Next, the Mad Scientist creates a hot-air balloon with the children, and sends it soaring over their heads. Then a vortex (tornado) generator sends smoke circles out, blows out candles, and even safely knocks items off of heads, William Tell-style.

A thrilling fireball demonstration is next, using air pressure and invisible dust to startling effect. The Mad Scientist then introduces a real-life hovercraft that soars on air yet is strong enough to carry a child (or a teacher!) for a ride.

The audience is treated to "Swoosh, Whoosh, AAAH!", where a liquid evaporated into a gas creates an awe- (and aaah) inspiring explosion. The event concludes with a dinosaur-size sneeze, much like in the movies. Each exciting experiment is complemented by funny jokes and scientific understanding.

Visit http://madscienceaustin.com/ for more information.

Wednesday, June 9, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Educator and Exhibit
A Summer Reading Program Special Event.
Milwood Branch, 12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880
(For ages 5 and over.)

Wednesday, June 16, 3:00 p.m.
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program Event.
Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500
(For ages 8 and over.)

Tuesday, June 22, 2:00 p.m.
Up, Up and Away
A Summer Reading Program Special Event.
Oak Springs Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920
(For ages 5 and over.)

Wednesday, June 23, 2:00 p.m.
Up, Up and Away
A Summer Reading Program Special Event.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900
(For ages 5 and over.)

Tuesday, June 29, 3:00 p.m.
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program Event.
University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940
(For ages 8 and over.)

Wednesday, June 30, 2:00 p.m.
Up, Up and Away
A Summer Reading Program Special Event.
Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800
(For ages 5 and over.)

Tuesday, July 6, 3:00 p.m.
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program Event.
Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372
(For ages 8 and over.)

Wednesday, July 7, 1:00 p.m.
Up, Up and Away
A Summer Reading Program Special Event.
Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208
(For ages 5 and over.)

Saturday, July 10, 2:00 p.m.
Up, Up and Away
A Summer Reading Program Special Event.
Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe, 78701; (512) 974-7400
(A Star Saturday event for the family.)

Tuesday, July 13, 1:00 p.m.
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program Event.
Southeast Austin Community Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452
(For ages 8 and over.)

Wednesday, July 14, 3:00 p.m.
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program Event.
Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700
(For ages 8 and over.)

Tuesday, July 20, 2:00 p.m.
Up, Up and Away
A Summer Reading Program Special Event.
Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840
(For ages 5 and over.)

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