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⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Southgate Library
6132 66th Ave, Sacramento, CA
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🧪 Mad Science — Fire and Ice
Join the Sacramento Public Library for an electrifying Mad Science presentation featuring the thrilling Fire and Ice show! Kids ages 6-12 will dive into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) wonders with foggy dry ice storms, floating giant beach balls, sizzling shivering scissors, and special bubbly showers.
No registration required—drop-ins are welcome! This high-energy, educational spectacle is perfect for young explorers and their families.
📋 Event Info
▫️ Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
▫️ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (PST)
▫️ Venue: Southgate Library
▫️ Room: 6132 66th Ave, Sacramento, CA
🔬 What to Expect
▫️ Thrilling fire & ice experiments
▫️ Interactive STEAM demos (~60 min total)
▫️ Ages 6-12; all welcome to observe
Bring your sense of wonder and get ready for mind-blowing science! Recommended for kids 6-12, but drop-ins of all ages are encouraged.
About The Southgate Library Tap to expand
6132 66th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95823
Serving South Sacramento with welcoming spaces and practical resources, Southgate Library is a neighborhood hub for reading, technology access, community learning, and family-friendly programs. It’s also home to the system’s largest Vietnamese language collection, supporting one of the area’s most vibrant multilingual communities.
A Quick Bit of History
Before an official branch existed, local residents relied on a small contract station on 44th Street. South Sacramento’s first official library opened on April 1, 1952, at 6225 Franklin Boulevard with 3,000 books in a modest shared space. In 1962, it moved into the Southgate Shopping Center on Florin Road and became known as Southgate Library. With federal funding secured, the current 12,000 sq ft building opened at 6132 66th Avenue in August 1975, designed by architect Alan Oshima. Renovations in 2000 and 2011 refreshed public spaces and revitalized the children’s area—making 2025 a proud milestone: 50 years of connection, learning, and community.
Operating Hours
- Sunday & Monday: Closed
- Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours can vary for holidays—check the Closure Schedule link below for updates.
Services & Amenities
- Technology: Public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, scanning, copier, and fax.
- Convenience: Book drop, tablets (as available), and an all-gender restroom.
- Spaces: Reservable meeting room (video screen/projector, microphone & hearing devices, restrooms).
- Seed Library: Seasonal growing resources for the community.
- Language Collections: Vietnamese, Hmong, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.
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