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Episode 319 - The Great Solar Eclipse of 2024

11m · Middle Country Public Library Podcast · 21 Mar 11:00

Our neighborhood will see a near total solar eclipse next month! Sara and Nicole chat about books and activities you can check out to get you ready for the big day. The eclipse will take place between 2pm-4pm on Monday, April 8th. If you are an MCPL library card holder, you can request a viewing kit that includes special viewing glasses, a pinhole viewer and more!

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