Science Night With the Collins Main Library

Science Night is a FREE, fun, family-friendly, hands-on science event jointly hosted by the National MagLab and the Leon County Collins Main Library.

Next Science Night

Topic: Weather

When: September 18, 2025 at 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Where: LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Public Library - View map

Admission: Free

September through April we invite you to join us for a FREE, fun, and family-friendly hands-on science event. All ages are welcome (but Science Night is especially for those aged 5-10). Every month’s Science Night will explore a different, exciting scientific topic through experiments or demonstrations, an interactive Question Answer session with an expert guest and a hands-on activity (with household items). Plan for the activity to last about 45 minutes. And as an added bonus, the Collins Library staff is picking the best reads and media to complement our Science Night topic for you to check out to continue exploring on your own!

Check out the MagLab Pinterest board on Science in Literature to find amazing science books for readers of all levels selected by our librarian friends.

Upcoming events

September 18, 2025

Location: LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Public Library - View map

Theme: Weather

Description: Scorching one second, pouring rain the next. Explore the science of our dynamic, dramatic weather!

October 16, 2025

Location: LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Public Library - View map

Theme: Brains

Description: There’s a lot going on between your ears. Discover what’s happening in your amazing brain.

November 20, 2025

Location: B.L. Perry Branch Library - View map

Theme: Inspired by Nature

Description: Scientists find inspiration in everything from birds and bees to flowers and trees. What we’ve learned from nature — and what’s next!