Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse!

Attention, Southwestern Ontario stargazers! On April 8th, prepare for a celestial spectacle as a solar eclipse graces our skies. We’ve curated resources to aid you in securing glasses, understanding the eclipse, and crafting your own safe viewing devices.

 

Where to Get Eclipse Glasses

Make Your Own Viewing Device

Crafting a box pinhole projector from a cardboard box and common household items is both easy and enjoyable and makes for a great family project. It provides a safe way to view a solar eclipse and encourages kids (and adults) to learn more about the solar event.

Waterloo Public Library

WPL’s Check It Out blog is your go-to destination for all things literary, curated with care by your trusted library staff. With insightful book reviews, reading suggestions, helpful resources and more, we’re here to inspire and guide you on your journey through all that the library has to offer.