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NC Science Festival

 

DETAILS FOR NCSCIFEST APRIL 2025 WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!

CHECK OUT BELOW FOR FORMER YEAR'S NCSCIFEST INFO.

 

Asheboro Public Library is honored to be taking part in the NC SciFest April 2021 

What is the NC Science Festival?

The North Carolina Science Festival is a month long celebration of science every April. Each year, we celebrate hundreds of events focused on fun, interactive science learning opportunities. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, volunteers will all enjoy events taking place throughout North Carolina.

An initiative of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, the Festival highlights the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in this state. Through hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, expos, exhibits and performances, the Festival engages a wide range of public audiences while inspiring future generations. Learn more here: https://ncsciencefestival.org/about

What is the NC Star Party?

The North Carolina Statewide Star Party is an event hosted throughout North Carolina at various locations on Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th. The Asheboro Public Library is celebrating the Star Party through a virtual program on Google Meet with NASA Ambassador Anastasia Vail on Saturday, April 17th at 6:00 PM. Visit "Featured Events" in the side bar to find out more about Asheboro's Star Party event. To locate more Star Parties near you, visit https://ncsciencefestival.org/find-events 

Who are these events for?

The North Carolina Science Festival is for everyone! There are events for all ages including our state’s youngest residents and even adults-only events.  Most events are family-friendly with something for everyone to enjoy.  Several events are offered each year for Spanish speakers in different areas of the state.  The NC Science Festival also welcomes visitors from out of state who want to join in the fun! For more FAQ's on the festival itself, visit NC SciFest FAQ 

The NC Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant.

Featured Programs

 

DETAILS FOR NCSCIFEST APRIL 2025 WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!

CHECK OUT BELOW FOR FORMER YEAR'S NCSCIFEST INFO.

 

 

Monday, April 12th - Saturday, April 17th 2021

A week long celebration of science activities, including free take-home crafts and at-home science experiments! Experiment kits available at the Asheboro Public Library upon request, while supplies last. See "Experiment Kits" below for more information, or call (336) 318-6804.

Tuesday, April 13th at 1:00 PM and Thursday, April 15th at 6:00 PM: NC Science Festival Trivia Series. 

  • NCSciFest is partnering with SAS, a global leader in data analytics, and partners across the state to launch a weekly virtual trivia series. Test your knowledge with themed trivia sessions each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the month. Visit https://si.sas.com/scifest for more information. 

Wednesday, April 14th at 4:00 PM

  • Lexi in The Lab will be making butter through SCIENCE! Pre-recorded program, watch on-demand whenever your family can follow along! Premiering on the Randolph County Public Library Facebook and YouTube at 4:00 PM. 

Friday, April 16th from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM: UNC Virtual Science EXPO 

Saturday, April 17th at 6:00 PM:

  • Nasa Ambassador Presentation and Q&A: Learn about the Moon and Mars from a local NASA Ambassador, Anastasia Vail at 6:00 PM on Google Meet through the Asheboro Public Library. Presentation with Q&A to follow. Best for ages 8+. Google Meet Code: scq-weee-hps

NCSciFest Craft Kits