Batavia library to host Science & Art Fair Jan. 27

The Batavia Public Library will host its third annual "Science & Art Fair" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

Families with children in preschool through eighth grade are invited to explore a variety of exhibits and participate in a number of activities provided by local organizations.

Fair participants include the Frog Lady, T-Rexplorers, School of Art Geneva, Northern Illinois University Stem Outreach, SciTech Museum, Wonder Works, and Water Street Studios.

Children will have the opportunity to create and take home a whirligig courtesy of the School of Art, view dinosaur fossils, and get an up-close look at amphibian and reptile friends of the Frog Lady.

Water Street Studios will offer a 25-minute art class in marbled clay for children ages 7 to 14. A limited number of timed tickets will be available for the class the day of the fair at the Youth Services Desk. All other activities are suitable for children preschool aged and older.

Registration is not required for the fair except for the Water Street Studios art class.

For more information call the library's Youth Services department, (630) 879-1393, ext. 500.

The Science & Art Fair is sponsored by the Friends of the Batavia Public Library.