Big Eclipse Story Time with Nancy Coffelt

Baker County Public Library will host children's book author/illustrator Nancy Coffelt on April 26 2017 at 10:00 am for a special story time about the upcoming solar eclipse. The August 21st total eclipse is going to be an amazing spectacle and a fantastic opportunity to engage kids in observational science. At this free event for children, Nancy will showcase her book THE BIG ECLIPSE being used by schools and libraries all over Oregon. We'll talk about how eclipses work, discuss why it's important to "Be Wise, Protect Your Eyes", and do a fun craft around this rare astronomical event. Participants will also receive materials to take home to learn even more about the eclipse. Nancy Coffelt is the author and illustrator of many books, including two previous picture books about space science: DOGS IN SPACE and DOGS IN SPACE: THE GREAT SPACE DOGHOUSE. Her books have won numerous awards including Kirkus "Best Of", ALA Notable Book, and the Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Award. She lives, writes, and draws in Baker City, Oregon. This program is made possible by Baker County Library District with sponsorship from Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO) and ArtPlaceAmerica.