Who:
Bucks County students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attend GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program, 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 (GSK) and administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in partnership with local libraries.

What:
During GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer, Bucks County students will explore the exciting world of simple machines in a class designed to intrigue and excite through hands-on experiments. Students will learn how machines lift huge boulders, build bridges and pump water.  They also will use the six basic kinds of machines: lever, inclined plane, screw, wheel, pulley and gear and build a simple roller coaster. 

In Bucks County, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program consists of four 45-minute classes given over the course of a week. Sessions are offered in the morning (Level I: 10 - 10:45 a.m., Level II: 11:15 a.m. – Noon) and in the afternoon (Level I: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m., Level II: 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.). To register, parents must come in person to the library branch they wish their child to attend. Students are selected to participate either through a lottery or on a first come basis.  Please contact the library for more information.  See below for registration and course dates, times and library phone numbers.

Why:
GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer fosters a life-long appreciation of learning through hands-on experiments that open young minds to the wonderful world of science. Since its inception 22 years ago, 91,000 Philadelphia-area children have participated in the program.

Bensalem Branch
3700 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem
Registration Dates: May 19-June 7 (Lottery)
Course Dates: July 14-17
Library Phone Number: 215-638-2030

Bucks County Library Center
Julia W. Littleton Children’s Room
150 South Pine Street, Doylestown
Registration Dates: May 19-June 7 (Lottery)
Course Dates: June 23-26 and June 30-July 3
Library Phone Number: 215-348-9081 x1241

James A. Michener Branch
401 West Mill Street, Quakertown
Registration Date: May 19-June 7 (Lottery)
Course Dates: July 14-17
Library Phone Number: 215-536-3306

Levittown Regional Library
7311 New Falls Road, Levittown
Registration Dates: May 19-June 7 (Lottery)
Course Dates: June 23-26 and June 30-July 3
Library Phone Number: 215-949-2324

Township Library of Lower Southampton
1983 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville
Registration Date: Begins June 9 until filled.
Students selected on first-come, first-served basis.
Course Dates: July 7-10
Library Phone Number: 215-355-1183

Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol
Registration Dates: June 7-21
Course Dates: July 14-17
Library Phone Number: 215-788-2510

Free Library of Northampton Township
25 Upper Holland Road, Richboro
Registration Date: Begins June 17 until filled.
Students selected on first-come, first-served basis. 
Course Dates: July 7-10
Library Phone Number: 215-357-3050

Pennwood Branch
Route 413 and Flowers Ave, Langhorne
Registration Dates:  May 19-June 7 (Lottery)
Course Dates: July 21-24
Library Phone Number: 215-757-2510

Samuel Pierce Branch
491 Arthur Avenue, Perkasie
Registration Dates: May 19- June 7 (Lottery)
Course Dates: July 21-24
Library Phone Number: 215-257-9718

Southampton Free Library
947 Street Road, Southampton
Registration Dates: July 7-10 (Lottery)
Course Dates: July 21-24
Library Phone Number: 215-322-1415 x1135

Warminster Township Free Library
1076 Emma Lane, Warminster
Registration Date: June 25- July 3 (Lottery, if needed)
Course Dates: July 14-17
Library Phone Number: 215-672-4362

Yardley-Makefield Branch
1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley
Registration Dates: May 19- June 7 (Lottery)
Course Dates: July 21-24
Library Phone Number: 215-493-9020