Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries
Two solar eclipses are coming to North America – an Annular Eclipse on October 14, 2023 and a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Thanks to a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the NASA @ My Library Project, the Space Science Institute’s STAR Net team is providing solar viewing glasses to public libraries. To receive your solar viewing glasses, while supplies last, you must attend a program presented by Orange County Library System related to the upcoming eclipses.
Solar eclipse programs are listed below.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday
September
26
4:30pm
(Hiawassee - Meeting Room)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Decorate your own cupcake inspired by the Sun! Explore aspects of the Sun and solar activity by modeling them as solar cupcakes. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 5 and up.
Learn more > Friday
September
29
3:30pm
(Papa Bear)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Create a model of the Sun that you can eat! Use candy pieces and a cookie to make a delicious treat. All ages welcome!
Learn more > Saturday
September
30
10:30am
Event Category:
Science & Math
Lean about the Eclipse from Eclipse Ambassadors presented by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Eclipse Glasses will be provided at this event.
Learn more > Saturday
September
30
11:00am
(Library Central)
Join Emil Buehler Planetarium director Derek Demeter for an exploration of all you need to know about the upcoming Solar Eclipse on October 14th. Eclipse glasses will be available, while supplies last
Learn more > Wednesday
October
4
2:00pm
(Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Create a safe way to view the Sun. Using a shoe box and other common materials build your own solar eclipse viewers! Recommended for adults and families with children ages 8 and up.
Learn more > Thursday
October
5
5:00pm
Event Category:
Science & Math
Discover more about our place in space! Introduce your child to concepts such as size, distance, and temperature. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 5 and up.
Learn more > Saturday
October
7
11:00am
(Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Discover more about our place in space! Introduce your child to concepts such as size, distance, and temperature. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 5 and up.
Learn more > Saturday
October
7
11:00am
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Learn how eclipse watchers used to record what they saw before modern technology. Participants will then create their very eclipse art! Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Learn more > Saturday
October
7
12:30pm
(Eatonville - Meeting Room)
Learn how eclipse watchers used to record what they saw before modern technology. Participants will then create their very eclipse art! Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Learn more > Monday
October
9
10:15am
(Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Light & dark, early & late … explore opposites and discover unique differences between daytime and nighttime! Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more > Monday
October
9
1:00pm
Event Category:
Education & Learning
Get ready for the annular Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14th by learning more about eclipses and how to view them.
Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more > Monday
October
9
3:30pm
(Eatonville - Meeting Room)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Construct a pocket solar system you can carry everywhere you go! Share your final model by engaging in math challenges. Recommended for adults and families with children 8 and up.
Learn more > Tuesday
October
10
11:00am
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Light & dark, early & late … explore opposites and discover unique differences between daytime and nighttime! Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Learn more > Tuesday
October
10
3:30pm
(Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Create a safe way to view the Sun. Using a shoe box and other common materials build your own solar eclipse viewers! Recommended for adults and families with children ages 8 and up.
Learn more > Tuesday
October
10
4:00pm
(West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Category:
Science & Math
Decorate your own cupcake inspired by the Sun! Explore aspects of the Sun and solar activity by modeling them as solar cupcakes. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 5 and up.
Learn more > 
