Learn about rocks in a hands-on way during this multi-sensory experience. Designed for kids and tweens ages 6–11.
Search and rescue polished and unpolished rocks trapped in ice, sand, and gelatin. Examine the rocks you uncover with a magnifying glass, then draw and describe your findings in a rock journal. Books and posters will be available to assist in determining rock types.
Want to do more exploration of rocks? Then check out one of our Rocks or Fossils and Minerals kits from our Library of Things.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens (ages 9-11) | Elementary (ages 6-8) |
EVENT TYPE: | Youth Education | STEM & Nature |
Our Gonzales location was built in 1980 under the direction of Earline Decoteau, Director and serves as our Main Library location. It was expanded & renovated in 1996, 1998, and 2011, under the direction of Angelle Deshautelles, Director.