Little Science Lab is a FREE hands-on, interactive program for preschoolers and their caring adults. The program encourages children’s curiosity about the natural world and develops early science and math skills to get them ready for school.

Ages 3-5

Little Science Lab Weekly Explorations

Little Science Lab is held for 30-minute weekly sessions at libraries and other locations in Snohomish County:

  • Monroe Library: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. (begins Sep. 29)
  • Lynwood Library: Mondays, 2 – 2:30 p.m. (begins Sep. 29)
  • Cascade Boys & Girls Club (7600 Cascade Drive, Everett): Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. (begins Oct. 1)
  • Sultan Library: Wednesdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m. (begins Oct. 1)
  • Lakewood/Smokey Point Library: Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Begins Oct. 2; no session on Nov. 13, Nov. 27)
  • Lake Stevens Library: Thursdays, 10:15 – 10:45 or 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. (begins Oct. 2; no session on Nov. 13, Nov. 27)
  • Granite Falls Library: Thursdays, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. (begins Oct. 2; no session on Nov. 13, Nov. 27)

Due to space constraints, most libraries require advance registration. Please visit the Events calendar on the Sno-Isle Libraries website to search for your library’s Little Science Lab events.

Little Science Lab Family Fun Events

Join us for Family Fun events at locations throughout Snohomish County! These events are drop-in: come in any time during the event and stay for as long as you’d like. Hands-on activities are designed for children ages 3-5 accompanied by adults. Older and younger siblings are also welcome to participate in the fun!

Blocks Measure Up
This Little Science Lab encourages children to use blocks as a measurement tool to compare length and height of objects, and to investigate how changing the height of a ramp affects the distance a toy car travels.

  • Darrington Library: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Mariner Library: Friday, Oct. 10, 10 – 11 a.m.
  • Everett Public Library (Main Library): Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Rainy Weather
This Little Science Lab is all about exploring rain: where it comes from, what it is, and where water goes after it rains. Children will learn how clouds make rain, how clothing can keep us dry from rain, and how puddles are formed.

  • Darrington Library: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Mariner Library: Friday, Nov. 14, 10 – 11 a.m.
  • Everett Public Library (Main Library): Wednesday, Dec. 10 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Astonishing Air
Did you know that air is everywhere? In this Little Science Lab, children will use trial and error to investigate the presence of air and explore its properties.

  • Darrington Library: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Mariner Library: Friday, Dec. 12, 10 – 11 a.m.
  • Everett Public Library (Main Branch): Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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