Astrophotography is a specialized branch of photography used to record aesthetically pleasing images of the sky, rather than images for scientific research. Besides recording the details of objects such as the Sun, Moon and planets, a branch of astrophotography called deep-sky astrophotography allows us to capture images invisible to the human eye such as dim stars, nebulae and galaxies. This is done by using long time exposures and a wide range of specialized equipment and techniques dedicated to the hobby.  The exposure times for the photos in this exhibit range from two to twenty hours.     

2:00p in the Copper Room:Transform Your Coloring Pages into Cards

Longtime Library volunteer, Nancy Raistrick, makes unique cards every month and donates them to help celebrate staff and volunteer birthdays. She knows the tricks & tips for turning your beautifully col ored page s into one-of-a-kind cards.Bring pages you have already colored or come early and use our supplies.Card-making materials provided at the 2:00p workshop.

4:00p in the Center: Join The Janimal in a Comic Drawing Workshop

Jan Marc Quisumbing, illustrator, creator, and writer lends his talent and shares tips for getting started with the basics of drawing comics. This is a drawing workshop for all ages and levels. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try something new. If you have a favorite pencil, bring it. Otherwise, use paper, pens and pencils supplied for the workshop.