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Montgomery County students entering second through sixth grade may attend GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program at Pottstown Public Library, a free and fun experiment-oriented course taught by certified teachers to groups of 15 students in two age groups:  children entering second and third grades (Level I) and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II).  

GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in partnership with local libraries.

GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program will teach Montgomery County students about physical science, electricity and answer questions such as, “How do magnets work? “What is a magnetic force field?” and “What makes electricity?”

Students will make a compass, electromagnet and use an electrostatic generator. The course  teaches about magnetism, static electricity, electrical currents and circuits.  

Sessions are offered in the morning and afternoon. Special two-day and Saturday sessions are available at select branches. All children must be pre-registered to attend. To register, parents must come in person to the Pottstown Public Library.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning.  

Pottstown Public Library

500 E. High St., Pottstown

Registration Dates: June 20 – July 9

Lottery; Notification begins July 11

Course Dates: July 18 – 21 (a.m. & p.m.)

Library Phone Number:  610-970-6551