Winter Solstice Lantern Making Workshop for Kids

Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) and Carver Memorial Library will host a free winter solstice-themed after school program for children on Thursday, December 4, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm at the Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. Attendees will learn about the science behind solstices as well as traditions observed around the world to mark these seasonal shifts. Carver Children’s and Outreach Librarian Ronda Nichols will share some solstice stories, and FOSI’s Outreach Coordinator, Ashley Megquier, will lead children in making beautiful paper silhouette lanterns to light their way on the longest night of the year. Each participant will receive a battery-operated tea light to illuminate their lantern, and a handout with ideas for celebrating the winter solstice as a family.

This program is intended for kids ages 5-12 and an accompanying adult. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Sign-up by emailing outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. Registration is complete upon receiving a confirmation email.

This event is part of Friends of Sears Island’s “Science Squad,” a place-based after-school program involving children as scientists, explorers, and stewards of their environment.

Science Squad is sponsored by First National Bank.