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Pick up between October 7th- 14th

Pick up your solar eclipse glasses at the circulation desk this week to safely watch the eclipse on Saturday, October 14th. Learn more about the solar eclipse (from NASA).

One per person. While supplies last.

If you are attending the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the Library, we will have your glasses on reserve. If you haven’t reserved you spot yet, register now.

Infographic Credit: The American Academy of Ophthalmology

Special thanks to our sponsors for making it possible to safely view the solar eclipse:

STAR*net Space Science Institute

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The Adler Planetarium

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Reaching Across Illinois Library System

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If you are unable to view the eclipse outdoors, you can view the official NASA live stream hosted on YouTube.

This rare event occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, but appears too small to completely cover the Sun’s surface – resulting in what appears as a ring of fire in the sky. It’s also known as an annular solar eclipse. Everyone in the contiguous 48 states will have the opportunity to see at least a partial eclipse. Join us for conversations with scientists and telescope views from across the country — and send us your questions in chat using #askNASA.
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Please Note: If you are no longer able to participate in this event call 815-568-8236. Thank you!