Observatory, Library celebrate Space Day with virtual reality universe tour

Who: The Cincinnati Observatory and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

What: NASA @ My Library: Space Day

Where: The Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown Cincinnati

When: 10 a.m.–noon, Saturday, Aug. 25

Why: Join the Library and the Cincinnati Observatory for a fun exploration of space as part of the NASA @ My Library initiative. Tour the universe through virtual reality, view the sun through a telescope and enjoy other hands-on crafts and activities. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.

The NASA@ My Library project is led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Partners include the American Library Association Public Programs Office, Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science, and the Education Development Center. NASA@ My Library is made possible through the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Science Mission Directorate as part of its STEM Activation program.

Call 513-369-6900 or visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.