Solar Science Kits Available

Prescott Valley Public Library was awarded a grant from the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records for Solar Science Kits. Solar kits have been added to the Library of Things catalog and are available for check out. Solar science kits contain a Sunspotter, Solar Science board, activity packets, books, solar crafts, and eclipse resources.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. In North America we will experience an incredible natural event that has been dubbed the Great North American Eclipse. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, people along the path of totality will see the Sun’s corona, or outer atmosphere, which is usually obscured by the bright face of the Sun. After the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will be on Aug. 23, 2044

Come on in and check out a Solar Science Kit. Each kit has information and activities from SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) program. Solar Science Backpacks are also available for check out. Each backpack has solar eclipse related activities and resources but does not have a sun spotter. Check back and see what new eclipse related programs will be available in the future.

Available starting January 16^th, 2024.

Cards for check out are located in the library of things display.

More information? 928.759.3040

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo de la Biblioteca Estatal de Arizona, Archivos y Registros Públicos, una división de la Secretaria de Estado, con fondos federales del Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas.