COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has received – and is handing out at all 23 of its locations – free eclipse kits provided by COSI. Each kit includes a pair of eclipse glasses and activities that customers can do at home. Due to the items included, the kits are only available to adults 18 and older. Limit four per adult, while supplies last.
CML announced last week that it had handed out 100,000 free eclipse glasses.
CML has a dedicated webpage for the upcoming eclipse featuring a schedule of programs taking place throughout the CML system for all ages.
Central Ohioans are also invited to attend a special eclipse watch party on Monday, April 8 from 1-4 p.m. at Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave. Representatives from COSI will join CML staff on the front lawn for science activities before and after the eclipse.
At 3:10 p.m. on Monday, April 8, central Ohio will experience a near total solar eclipse – with totality lasting around 3-4 minutes. Safe glasses are essential for viewing this celestial phenomenon.
