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A Slime of a Good Time
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Feb 21, 2024
by SCLSNJ
On February 3, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch hosted a STEAM-themed slime lab program especially for children in grades K-5.
Slime was created using liquid glue, baking soda, and contact solution. Food coloring and beads were added to make the slime even more special.
"Science programs at the Library allow students to explore educational concepts in a hands-on way," said Katie Salerno, youth services librarian. “Attendees learned about the different states of matter. They discovered this by stretching and squashing the slime; that it’s not quite a liquid or a solid, but something in between called a non-Newtonian fluid.”
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Explore a few librarian-curated reading recommendations - all about slime:
- "Geronimo Stilton: Slime for Dinner” by Geronimo Stilton
- "How to Make Slime" by Lori Shores
- "Icky, Sticky Slime" by Ximena Hastings
- "Slime King" by Catherine Daly
- "Slime Shop" by Karina Garcia
STEAM-themed activities for children are hosted periodically at the branch. Learn more or register to attend:
- STEAM: Bouncy Ball - Tuesday, February 27 from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
- STEAM: Solar Eclipse Viewer - Tuesday, March 26 from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
The Watchung branch is located at 12 Stirling Road in Watchung. To contact the Watchung branch, call (908) 458-8455 or email watchung@sclibnj.org. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or YouTube.