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Looking for a little science fun for your kids this weekend? The Yorktown Library has you covered! We're calling all 9- through 13-year-olds to join us as we discover the secrets behind rockets. Participants get to build and launch their own rockets! [Editor's Note: The date for this event has passed, but see below for plenty of library resources about rockets.]

The event will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Yorktown Library. Register online by visiting the Event Calendar on the library website.

Are you looking for more information on rockets? Check out our resource list below to see everything the library has to offer on this exciting subject.

• Rockets and Other Spacecraft — Looks at rockets, lunar modules, shuttles, satellites, and probes.
• The History of Rockets — Surveys the invention, development, and different uses of rockets, from their beginnings in ancient Greece and China to modern efforts to explore outer space.
• Lots & Lots of Roaring Rockets (DVD) — This program combines fascinating trivia, facts of science, and the history of space exploration along with space songs to educate audiences of all ages.
• Radical Rockets and Other Cool Cruising Machines (DVD) — Young presenters explore various exciting forms of transportation like rocket-ships, monster trucks, race cars, and more.
• Rocket Science for the Rest of Us — Presents a common-sense guide to astronomy and astrophysics that provides comprehensive explanations of such topics as black holes, antimatter, and space exploration.
• This is Rocket Science: The true story of the risk-taking scientists who figured out ways to explore beyond Earth — The compelling text—vetted by NASA scientists—is a combination of history, science, human drama, and future challenges.