A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8.  To celebrate the event, SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) distributed 5 million solar-viewing glasses to libraries.  PLSJ received 5,000 glasses that we will give away for free. Visit your PLSJ branch to pick up glasses starting March 6 while supplies last.  Limit one per person.

Weather permitting, Astronomy enthusiast Zachary Coldebella will allow patrons to observe a glimpse of the sun through his professional equipment.  Inside, Zachary will give a presentation about the solar eclipse and what to expect in our region of the area.

Solar eclipse glasses will be given away at this event while supplies last. Registration is required.
Wednesday, March 6
Schiappa Branch at 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 9
Main Library at 11 a.m.
Toronto Branch at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 16
Adena Branch at 11 a.m.
Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 23
Tiltonsville Branch at 11 a.m.
Brilliant Branch at 2 p.m.

The glasses are provided by funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Space Science Institute, through SEAL.