Prepare for the April 8 Total Eclipse of the Sun Join a State Library of Pennsylvania event!

Virtual Event: Thursday, March 14, noon to 1 p.m.

In-person Event: Tuesday, March 19, noon to 1 p.m.

As we prepare for a total eclipse of the sun in April, join State Library staff in a virtual or an in-person program about eclipses and their history! Participants at the in-person event can try out a sun telescope and a Sunspotter, as well as the Sunoculars. Our virtual event will feature demonstrations of the same devices, and discussion about sunspots and flares.

The in-person event will take place at the State Library of Pennsylvania STEMlab, March 19, noon to 1 p.m. 1^st Floor, Forum Building, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg PA 17120.

Can’t make it to the in-person event?

Join the virtual option on March 14 at noon to 1 p.m.

Please follow these links to register for either event.

Register for the Virtual Event

Register for the In-Person Event

Get Your Eclipse Glasses! Eclipse glasses will be handed out at the in-person event.