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Pop into STEM: Fun with Balloon Science

Mar 24th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Students will be conducting experiments using balloons made from latex.
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Teen Voiceover Challenge

Mar 24th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for monthly voice-over challenges. We supply you the character type and short script, you supply our mic with your talent.
Book the Power of Bridging by John A. Powell. Silicon Valley Reads Bridge to Belonging.

Book Discussion: "The Power of Bridging" by John A. Powell

Mar 24th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us to discuss the book "The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong" by John A. Powell.

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A collage of items that are entering the Public Domain in 2026 including Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and more.

Betty Boop, Blondie, & Miss Marple Enter the Public Domain!

It’s 2026 and we’ve had a new crop of works leaving copyright and entering the public domain in the USA.
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Movies Based on Games

Check out these Movies that are based on Games!
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