Education

CLDC Saturday Science Lab: Maps

By

Queens Public Library

Start Date

October 17, 2026

|

11:00 am

Event Type

Family

Location

Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432

Join the Discovery Team for an exciting science adventure as we explore the fascinating world of maps! Discover how maps help us navigate our world, from neighborhood streets to distant continents and even outer space. Through fun, hands-on activities and interactive challenges, you'll learn how to read map symbols, use a compass, understand scale and direction, and uncover the science and technology behind modern mapping. Get ready to become an explorer as you create your own maps and discover how cartographers help us better understand the world around us. Perfect for curious young explorers and their families!

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