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:

• Granite Falls Library: Mondays, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. (no sessions on May 26, last session on June 9)
• Sultan Library: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. (last session on June 18)
• Everett Mall: Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. (last session on June 11)
• Lynnwood Library: Wednesdays, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. (last session on June 18)
• Lake Stevens Library: Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. (last session on June 12)
• Lakewood/Smokey Point Library: Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. (last session on June 12)
• Monroe Library: Thursdays, 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. (last session on May 30)

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

Little Science Lab Family Fun Events

NEW this year – 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!

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.

• Everett Public Library (Main Branch): Friday, April 11, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Mariner Library (bilingual): Tuesday, April 8, 10 – 11 a.m.
• Darrington Library: Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Magnificent Magnets
In this Little Science Lab, children will investigate and explore how magnets interact with common magnetic and nonmagnetic objects.

• Everett Public Library (Main Branch): Friday, May 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Mariner Library: Tuesday, May 13, 10 – 11 a.m.
• Darrington Library: Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Busy Buzzing Bees
This Little Science Lab introduces children to the special features of honeybees and their important role in helping transfer pollen from one flower to another.

• Everett Public Library (Main Branch): Friday, May 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Mariner Library: Tuesday, June 10, 10 – 11 a.m.
• Darrington Library: Tuesday, June 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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