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Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties

By AFPLS August 18, 2017




We are all out of solar eclipse glasses for general distribution, but that doesn't mean you are out of luck!  Visit one of our eclipse-day viewing parties for a chance to get free glasses (while supplies last) for viewing party attendees only.  

For Awesome information on Solar Eclipses visit https://www.starnetlibraries.org/

Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse with Special Eclipse Glasses
Monday, August 21, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
All are invited to get a pair of special eclipse-viewing glasses (limited supply, first come-first served) provided by the library to watch the partial (95%) solar eclipse at 2:36 p.m., the time of maximum viewing, with the Librarians. Weather permitting. All ages.
Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek 30022 770.360.8820

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Monday, August 21. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come watch the 2017 solar eclipse at the library. Join us for storytime crafts and then enjoy the 2017 solar eclipse. Free eclipse viewing glasses will be provided. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and meet us on the side lawn of the parking lot.
Northwest Branch at Scott's Crossing, 2489 Perry Blvd, Atlanta 30318

Special Event: Total Solar Eclipse Viewing
Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
On Aug. 21, 2017, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature to drop rapidly and revealing massive streamers of light streaking through the sky around the silhouette of the moon. On that day, America will fall under the path of a total solar eclipse .
Washington Park Library 1116 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, 30314 404.752.8760

Solar Eclipse in Woodruff Park
Monday, August 21. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Come see the spectacular sight and grab your free pair of solar eclipse glasses! Learn about Shadow Bands, Baily’s Beads and the Sun’s Corona. Check out an astronomy book and crafts for kids. Enjoy live music from the free library music app, Freegal. Free glasses will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, one per person.
Woodruff Park 91 Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30303

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Monday, August 21. 2:30 p.m. Join us for a special program on the 2017 solar eclipse. We will have information about the eclipse, fun crafts, and practice for safe viewing of the solar eclipse! All Ages. 404.699.4206
Adamsville-Collier Heights Library 3424 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Atlanta 30331 404.699.4206

Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Your Library Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Did you need your special NASA sunglasses to watch the total solar eclipse on August 21st? No need to sweat. We have your free pair here now and all summer long while supplies last! Stop by the Adams Park Library to pick up a pair as we sit outdoors to watch the moon pass by earth’s path in this rare astronomical event for the year. Refreshments will be provided. Adams Park Library 2231 Campbellton Rd. SW, Atlanta 30311 404.752.8763

Solar Eclipse Party
Monday, August 21. 1:00 pm-4:00 p.m.
Join us for an eclipse party at Northside! Come join us for refreshments, video clips, edutainment, and camaraderie. Eclipse glasses will be available at the event.
Northside Library 3295 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta 30327 404.814.3508

Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse at the Library w/Special Sun Glasses
Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Special sun eclipse glasses will be provided to protect your eyes. Watch the partial (95%) solar eclipse starting at 2:30 p.m. Join us for Live Stream of the eclipse. Technology and weather permitting. All ages welcome.
Ocee Branch Library 5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Alpharetta 770.360.8897

Eclipse Extravaganza
Monday, August 21. 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Join us as we experience this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event. You may not be able to see the eclipse from the Ponce Branch, but that won’t stop us from screening the NASA Live Stream, technology permitting.
Ponce de Leon Branch Library 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE., Atlanta 404.885.7820