Blast Off! Astronaut Training with Mélissa Smith

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Join the librarians at the Columbus Library for an interactive storytelling program created and performed by Mélissa Smith giving trainees the chance to become Certified Superstars! Complete with physical exercises, a drawing challenge, history lessons highlighting achievements by women in space, and an interactive reading of Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed which brings to life the story of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space! Includes the viewing of an original animated short “Veggies In Space.” Kids ages 6-12 are welcome with their families and caregivers. Assistive Listening and ASL ASL interpretation and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request. Please submit your request via this form or contact the hosting library at least two weeks in advance.