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Chester County Libraries Welcome GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the SummerzElementarv School Students to Discover the Wonders of

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Chester County students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attendGlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer. This free and fun experiment-oriented program istaught by certified teachers to groups of 15 students in two age groups: children entering secondand third grades (Level I) and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II). GSK'sScience in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with The FranklinInstitute and local libraries.

WHAT GSK's Science in the Summer program will teach Chester County students about PhysicalScience and Electricity, answering questions such as: "How do magnets work?" "What is amagnetic force field?" and "What makes electricity?" Students will make a compass, anelectromagnet and use an electrostatic generator. This course teaches about magnetism, staticelectricity, electrical currents and circuits. Discover why it's a hair-raising experience!

In Chester County, GSK's Science in the Summer program is comprised of four 60-minute classesgiven over the course of a week. Sessions are offered in the morning (Level l:9:45- l0:45 a.m.,Level II: l1:00 a.m. - noon) and in the afternoon (Level I: 12:45 - 1:45 p.m., Level II: 2:00 - 3:00p.m.). For libraries with a.m. or p.m. sessions only, times are (Level l: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m., LevelII: I 1:00 a.m. - noon) and (Level l: L:45 - 2:45 p.m., Level II: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

WHy GSK's Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-longappreciation of learning. Almost 116,000 students from the Greater Philadelphia region haveparticipated in GSK's Science in the Summer since its inception.

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONParents must register in person at the library they wish their child to attend. Students are selected to

participate either through a lottery or on a first-come basis. See below for registration and course dates andlibrary phone numbers.

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Atglen Public Library413 Val ley Avenue, Atglen, PA, 19310Library Phone Number: 610-593-6848Registration Dates: May I at l0:00 a.m.Students selected on rtrst-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: June 24 - 27 h.m. session onlv)

Avon Grove Free Library117 Rose Hill Avenue, West Grove, PA, 19390Library Phone Number: 610-869 -2004

RegistrationDates: May I at l0:00 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: July 22 -25 (a.m. and p.m.)

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Bayard Taylor Memorial Library216East State Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348Library Phone Number: 610-444-2702Registration Dates: May I at 9:00 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: July 15 -18 (a.m. & p.m.) '

Chester Springs Libraryi685-4 Art School Rd., Chester Springs, PA,19425Library Phone Number: 610-827-9212Registration Dates: May I at 10:00 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: July 8 - 11 (a.m. only)

Downinstown Library330 East Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA, 19335Library Phone Number: 610-269-274LRegistration Dates: May I at 9:00 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: June24 - 27 (p.m. only)

Henrietta Hankin Branch215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA,19425Library Phone Number: 610-32I-1724Registration Dates: May 2 at 6:30 p.m.Students selected on first-come, first-semed basisCourse Dates: July 29 - August 1 (a.m. & p.m.)

Malvern Public Library1 East First Avenue, Malvern, PA, 19355Library Phone Number: 610-644-7259Registration Dates: May I at 9:00 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: July 22 - 25 (a.m. & p.m.)

Paoli Library18 Darby Road, Paoli, PA. 19301Library Phone Number: 610-296-7996Registration Dates: May I at 9:30 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: July 8 - 11 (p.m. only)

Chester Cou4ty Library450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA,19341Library Phone Number: 610-280-2630Registration Dates: May I at 9:00 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: July 8 - 1l (a.m. & p.m.)

July 15 - 18 (a.m. only)Coates{lle Area Public Library

501 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, 19320Library Phone Number: 610-384-4115Registration Dates: May I at l0:00 a.m.Students selc.cted on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: Jlune 24 - 27 (p.m. only)

Easttown Library720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA,I93l2Library Phone Number: 610-644-0138Registration Dates: May I at 6:00 p.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: July 22 - 25 (a.m. & p.m.)

Honev Brook Community Library687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, PA,l93MLibrary Phone Number: 610-273-3303Registration Dates: May I at I l:00 a.m.Students selected on first-come, first-served basisCourse Dates: Jnly 29 - August I (a.m. & p.m.)

Oxford Public Librar.v48 South Second Street, Oxford, PA, 19363Library Phone Number: 610-932-9625Registration Dates: May I at 6:00 p.m.Stude nts s el e c t ed o n fir s t - c ome, fir s t - s erv e d bas isCourse Dates: July 15 -18 (a.m. only)

Parkesbu rg Free Librar.v105 West Street Parkesburg 19365Library Phone Number: 610-857-5165This session will be held at:VFW,406 Fourth Ave., Parkesburg, PA, 19365VFW Phone Number: 610-857-1504Registration Dates: May I at noon.Stude nt s s elect e d o n fir s t - c ome, fir s t - s e rv e d b a s isCourse Dates: July B - l1 (a.m. only)

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Phoenixville Public Library Spring City Free Library183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, PA, 191460 245 Broad Street, Spring City, PA, 19475Library Phone Number: 610-933-3013 Library Phone Number: 610-948-4130Registration Dates: May I at 9:00 a.m. This session held at:Students selected onfirst-come,first-served basis Spring City United Methodist ChurchCourseDates: JtneL4-27 (a.m.&p.m.) RegistrationDates: May I at 10:00a.m.

Stude nt s s ele ct e d o n fir s t - c ome, fir s t - s erv e d b as isCourse Dates: July 15 -18 (p.m. only) **Course Times: 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. and2 - 3 p.m.

Tredyffrin Public Library West ChestetPublic Librpry582 Upper Gulph Road,straffod, PA, 19087 415 North Church Street.West Chester, PA, 19380Library Phone Number: 610-688-7092 Library Phone Number: 610-696-7985Registration Dates: May 2 at 9:30 a.m. Registration Dates: May I at 9:30 a'm'Students selected onfirst-come,first-served basis Students selected onfirst-come,first-served basisCourse Dates: July 8 - 11 (a.m. & p.m.) Course Dates: June 24 - 27 (a.m. only)

For more information, visit www.scienceinthesummer.com, or contact your local library at the phonenumber listed above.

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Caption: Students in GSK's Science in the Summer program in Chester County will learn about PhysicalScience and Electricity, answering questions such as: "How do magnets work?" "What is a magneticforce field?" and "What makes electricity?" It's a hair-raising experience!

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