Crime Scene Investigation: DNA

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

It’s what makes you, you and me, me. It can also be used to help law enforcement solve crimes. It’s Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid, aka DNA! Participants will get the opportunity to learn what DNA actually is and how CSI investigators use it to catch the bad guy. Participants will construct DNA using K'Nex®, discover how […]

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Omaha Children’s Museum Visits Swanson Branch

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

The Omaha Children's Museum is visiting the W. Clarke Swanson Branch! Explore what happens to molecules when they are put to the test! Watch liquids become solids, soap become fluffy, and chip bags shrink in this Molecular Mayhem show all about molecules and chemical reactions! The program is geared for kids grades K-5, but all […]

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Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

In conjunction with Nebraska Science Festival, join OPL staff to explore STEM by way of familiar and popular fairytales. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all around us, even in the stories we love. Explore one or more of these concepts with hands-on activities inspired by a tale. All supplies will be provided. This program […]

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