Under the Water: Stream Life Exploration
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Monday, June 01
10:00am - 11:30am
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2026-06-01 10:00:00
2026-06-01 11:30:00
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Under the Water: Stream Life Exploration
Explore stream life up close by examining real aquatic insects and learning how they help scientists understand water ecosystems.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Learning CenterExplore stream life up close by examining real aquatic insects and learning how they help scientists understand water ecosystems.
Participants will get an up-close look at freshwater ecosystems through hands-on exploration of organisms collected from local streams. Led in partnership with Friends of the Kaw, this program introduces youth to the fascinating world of aquatic insects and the role they play in indicating water quality and ecosystem health. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe specimens, ask questions, and learn how scientists study living waterways. Activities are designed with upper elementary students in mind, but learners of all ages are welcome to participate and engage with the material.
AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Nature & Environment | Fun & Games |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.