Solar Eclipse Events at the Perry Public Library
Perry Public Library Programs with free solar eclipse glasses giveaways*
- Every Tuesday All Day Free Glasses Giveaway Day (2 per person, while supplies last) (All Ages)
- Mar. 16th @ 10am – 12pm Drop-in and Create a Flying Space Shuttle (3 – 13 yrs.)
- Mar. 19th @ 2pm & 5pm Solar Eclipse with Gene Gordon (5 – 18 yrs.) Please register for one show.
- Mar. 27th @ 7pm Book Discussion Group: American Eclipse by David Barron (18+ yrs.)
- Apr. 1 @ All Day Drop-in & Pick Up A DIY Solar Cooker S’more Kit (1 per family)
- Apr. 2 @ 4:30-6pm Solar Eclipse Commemorative Painting (All Ages/ 0-13 yrs. need adult helper)
- Apr. 3 @ 11:30am Solar Eclipse Storytime (2-10 yrs.)
- Apr. 4 @ All Day NEW Solar Eclipse Scavenger Hunt in the library (All Ages)
- Apr. 5 @ All Day Free Glasses Giveaway Day (2 per person, while supplies last) (All Ages)
- Apr. 6 @ All Day Free Glasses Giveaway Day (2 per person, while supplies last) (All Ages)
- Apr. 7 @ All Day Closed
- Apr. 8 @ All Day Closed
Solar Eclipse with Gene Gordon, Tues. March 19th @ 2 & 5 pm
NASA HUNCH mentor and retired science teacher, Gene Gordon, is coming to the Perry Public Library to tell us about the science behind the upcoming Great North American Eclipse and what to expect during this once in a lifetime experience.
This all-ages presentation is hosted by Perry Public Library and sponsored in part by Friends of Perry Public Library and Eric Szucs. Attendees at each show will receive 2 pairs of solar eclipse glasses.
There will be two presentations on March 19, 2024. Gordon will present the same information at both the 2 pm and 5 pm shows, so please register for only one show. Seats are limited, so please register all that plan to accompany you. A wait-list will be used to fill last minute cancellations, so be sure to include your email and check it on the morning of the event.
Register online or call the library at 585-237-2243.
Click HERE to register for the 2pm show. Click HERE to register for the 5pm show.
Plan YOUR day!
This is a once in a lifetime event that you won’t want to miss! Plan now for a Totally Awesome day with helpful hints from our newsletter. Read it at https://www.smore.com/n/kr9s4.
Did you know?
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass through Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and completely blocks the face of the Sun. It is the only type of solar eclipse where you can momentarily remove your ECLIPSE GLASSES (not the same as ordinary sunglasses) to see the Moon is completely blocking the Sun. The Perry Public Library has solar eclipse glasses to give away to the community. We are passing them out at select library programs leading up to April 8th. Check our calendar HERE and social media for details.
We are in the Path of Totality! The track of the Moon’s shadow across Earth’s surface is called the Path of Totality. The Path of Totality is only about 120 miles wide. It is about 400 years between eclipses in any one place. Learn more at https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/types/
Eclipse Glasses
To watch a solar eclipse, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times to protect your eyes. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker and must comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Watch out for phony/counterfeit glasses. Look for the ISO label. The Perry Public Library will be giving away FREE ISO 2312-2 solar eclipse glasses at select library programs prior to April 8th, while supplies last.
Learn More
Get exact details for your location and watch an animation of what this once in a lifetime event will look like at https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-april-8.
Make sure you glasses are ISO certified at https://eclipse.aas.org/resources
Watch a simulation of the eclipse at https://eclipse2024.org/
Facts about the eclipse at www.greatamericaneclipse.com/resources/
Greater Rochester area specific information at https://rochestereclipse2024.org/
Expert Information at https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/
Wyoming County Has A Lot Going On!
Click the picture or go to https://www.gowyomingcountyny.com/solar-eclipse-2024 to stay up to date with the county’s activities.