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Little Lab

Hands-On Science Fun for Young Children

2025-10-17 10:30:00 2025-10-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Little Lab Central Library - Central Library Community Room

Friday, October 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-17 10:30:00 2025-10-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Little Lab Little Lab invites young children to explore the wonders of science through simple experiments, sensory play, and hands-on discovery. Please register each child individually. Central Library - Central Library Community Room

Central Library

Central Library Community Room

Little Lab invites young children to explore the wonders of science through simple experiments, sensory play, and hands-on discovery. Please register each child individually.

Sink or Float?

Young scientists will test everyday objects in water to see which ones sink or float. We'll make predictions, experiment with different materials, and explore the science of buoyancy.

Chemistry 101: Fizzy Colors and Dancing Raisins

Young scientists will explore cause and effect as we learn the basics of chemistry through colorful, bubbly experiments. We'll mix, fizz, and observe reactions using safe, everyday materials. Get ready for hands-on fun and some surprising results.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 3 - 6 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Central Library

Phone: 703-792-8360
Fax: 703-335-2956
Branch manager
Natalie Hutchinson

Hours
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Mon, Sep 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed

About the library

Central Library provides a full complement of library services: reference services, books and materials for children, young adults, and adults in print and digital formats; 3 catalog stations, 1 AWE Learning Station for preschool-1st grade, 2 Children's computers, and 9 Adult computers ; Wi-Fi; faxing, scanning, copying, and more.

NEW SERVICES
Central's Makerspace Studio 8601 offers dynamic programming and educational experiences, including Cricut vinyl cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines, coding toys like Spheros, Ozobots, Makey Makey, and a Whisper Room.

Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) is a special collection devoted to genealogy and local history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County. RELIC is open for walk-ins, reference service, and by phone 703-792-8380, and email at relic2@pwcgov.org Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

U.S. Passport Services are offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

SPACE
Central Library now has more open space for programming and general enjoyment of the library. It offers a strategically designed layout that allows for a better flow, as well as more study and conference rooms for patrons, including:
• Redesigned Children's Area
• Community Room booking for our civic organizations
• One Quiet Study Room
• Two Small Individual Study/Conference Rooms for up to four people

COMFORT
Central's bathrooms have been renovated and expanded and made ADA Compliant.
New, inviting seating is available, both in the study rooms and open-space areas.