Summer Reading: Science Heroes

Digging It!

Wednesday, August 5 at 1:00 PM

Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us!

  • Harness the power of pressure and energy with our Toilet Tornado™!
  • Experiment with physical vs. chemical changes with our Disappearing Polymer™!
  • Observe the effects of physical explosions, angles, and trajectory with our Hydro-Cannon™!
  • And more!

If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after experiencing Science Heroes!

“Digging It!” features tons of audience interaction and opportunities for your children to volunteer.

No Registration Required. All are welcome!

This program is supported in full by a grant from the Douglas Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Science Heroes Digging It Summer Reading 2026

Science Heroes are a network of enthusiastic teaching artists who present interactive science programs at schools, libraries, and events to get kids all over the country excited about STEM!

Their Mission: Make new “Science Heroes” everywhere they go! They do this by:

  1. Make learning science fun!
  2. Make science accessible.
  3. Bring families closer together.

Their core philosophy:

  1. The best way to learn science is by doing it!
  2. Science can make our world a better place.
  3. Science is for everyone!

You can learn more about Science Heroes by going to their website at https://www.thescienceheroes.com/.


“Plant a Seed, Read” is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This years programs are funded by:
The Douglas Cultural Council & Friends of the Simon Fairfield Public Library & UniBank.