Local Libraries to Become Science Labs for Elementary School Students

Chester County students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attend GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program, a free and fun experiment-oriented course taught by certified teachers to groups of 15 students in two age groups: children entering second and third grades (Level I) and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II). 

GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program will teach students about the world of Bioscience. Using microscopes and magnifying glasses, students will examine plant and animal cells and discover how they are similar and different.  Our young biologists will make their own slides to observe microscopic animals, onion cells, and aquatic herbs; dissect a flower and examine each part; and also will learn about bacteria (germs!) to find out why some bacteria are helpful and others are harmful.

Science in the Summer program is comprised of four 60-minute classes given over the course of a week.   Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning.

The program is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in partnership with local libraries. 

Parents must register their children in person at the library they wish to attend.  Registration will be conducted on a first come, first serve basis.  

Local libraries participating in the Science in the Summer program include:

Parkesburg Free Library

105 West Street, Parkesburg

Registration Begins: June 14

Course Dates: July 11 -14 (a.m. only)

Library Phone Number:  610-857-5165

Atglen Public Library

413 Valley Avenue, Atglen

Registration Begins: May 25

Course Dates: June 20 – 23 (a.m. only)

Library Phone Number:  610-593-6848  

For more information visit www.scienceinthesummer.com, or call the Parkesburg or Atglen library at the listed phone number or Jeanne Clancy, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer Chester County Library Coordinator, at 610-280-2631.