Upcoming Events at Hiawatha Public Library
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Lighthouses of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
<p>The Outer Banks of North Carolina have been called "The Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the centuries of shipwrecks and disasters. This illustrated lecture will share not just the history, but also the beauty of the lighthouses that guard the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Mrs. Keyes will be delighting audiences with her presentation on Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30 pm.</p><p>Registration is required for this program to get the zoom link. </p><p>To register for this program: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-uvrD0iHtLxhbis9rfh87_qJ75X8q73%20">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-uvrD0iHtLxhbis9rfh87_qJ75X8q73 </a></p> 2020-12-16 19:30:00 -0600
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Solar Week: The Sun: The "Star" of Our Solar System
<p>Join the Hiawatha Public Library to celebrate Solar Week from March 22 thru March 26. During each day, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mark Brown will discuss a different topic about Earth’s nearest star; the Sun. Participants will learn some interesting facts about the Sun including solar eclipses, sunspots, aurora, solar flares, solar storms, how scientists observe the Sun and how you can safely observe the Sun. We will use Zoom for the daily programs which will run from 3 to 4 pm. Recommended ages: 9 and above. Sign up is required to get the Zoom link for<strong> each</strong> program. </p><p>The Sun – The “Star” of our Solar System The Sun, the heart of our Solar System, is a hot ball of glowing gases. This session will discuss the Sun’s position in our Milky Way Galaxy and why Earth’s nearest star is so special in our Solar System and its connection with Earth. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-CurTspHdPhcvupxYtMPLZhT5oLHtW5"><strong>here</strong></a></p> 2021-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
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Solar Week: How and Why Do Scientists Observe the Sun?
<p>Join the Hiawatha Public Library to celebrate Solar Week from March 22 thru March 26. During each day, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mark Brown will discuss a different topic about Earth’s nearest star; the Sun. Participants will learn some interesting facts about the Sun including solar eclipses, sunspots, aurora, solar flares, solar storms, how scientists observe the Sun and how you can safely observe the Sun. We will use Zoom for the daily programs which will run from 3 to 4 pm. Recommended ages: 9 and above. Sign up is required to get the Zoom link for<strong> each</strong> program. </p><p>How and why do scientists observe the Sun? Scientists study the Sun in a number of ways by using ground-based telescopes and satellites to obtain as much information as possible. This session will discuss light energy from the Sun and how scientists use that information to learn more about the Sun as well as the stars. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduqprj4oG9EVUkSSmbw18ycJ-0O9VofJ"><strong>here</strong></a></p> 2021-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
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Fire+Flood Movie Discussion
<p>Join us for a discussion about the film Fire & Flood: Queer Resilience in the Era of Climate Change. This free online event is open to all.<br>Please sign up to receive the Zoom link. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOGrqzsiH92IOPd95-pj_eqLQ1Ebj0NM">here</a><br>We will also send attendees a link to watch the film in advance at no cost. </p>
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Solar Week: The Active Sun and Space Weather
<p>Join the Hiawatha Public Library to celebrate Solar Week from March 22 thru March 26. During each day, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mark Brown will discuss a different topic about Earth’s nearest star; the Sun. Participants will learn some interesting facts about the Sun including solar eclipses, sunspots, aurora, solar flares, solar storms, how scientists observe the Sun and how you can safely observe the Sun. We will use Zoom for the daily programs which will run from 3 to 4 pm. Recommended ages: 9 and above. Sign up is required to get the Zoom link for<strong> each</strong> program. </p><p>The Active Sun and Space Weather. Activity on the Sun’s surface creates a type of weather called space weather. Even though the Sun is 93 million miles away (150 million kilometers) the Sun’s space weather can affect Earth and the rest of the Solar System. In this session we will discuss sunspots, solar flares, aurora, how they impact Earth and what impacts we might expect in the future. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-2qqjIpH9FSfj__JZjqmjDydTEfDLzB"><strong>here</strong></a></p> 2021-03-02 16:00:00 -0600
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Miss Representation Movie Discussion
<p>Use kanopy (on-demand streaming video service that is offered through the library) to watch the documentary "Miss Representation" then join us for a movie discussion.</p><p>Registration is required to get the Zoom link. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOmopjwjGdCkAUvVbBCo2uk6KhrmC1vt">here</a></p>