Philadelphia Libraries to Become Genetics Labs for
Elementary School Students during the 25th Anniversary of
GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer

Registration Begins May 23 – Space is Limited

Who:
Philadelphia 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:
GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program will teach Philadelphia students about the wonders of Genetics by conducting interesting investigations to learn more about human chromosomes and genes. Students will build a cell, extract DNA from a strawberry, examine their fingerprints, and construct a DNA molecule. In Philadelphia, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program consists of two-day sessions.  Two-day Saturday sessions also will be offered at select libraries.  Class times are Level I:
10 a.m. – noon and Level II: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Visit www.scienceinthesummer.com for updated course dates or call your local library for information.   

Why:
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning.  Over 100, 000 students from the Greater Philadelphia region will have participated in GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer since its inception.

Andorra Branch
705 East Cathedral Road
Course Dates: July 28 – 29
Library Phone Number: 215-685-2552

Lucien E. Blackwell Regional Library
125 S. 52nd Street
Course Dates: July 28 - 29
                        July 23 and 30 (Saturday sessions)
Library Phone Number: 215-685-7422

Bustleton Branch
10199 Bustleton Avenue
Course Dates: July 12 -13 
Library Phone Number: 215-685-0472

Chestnut Hill Branch
8711 Germantown Avenue
Course Dates: July 5 – 6
Library Phone Number: 215-685-9290

Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch
5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway
Course Dates: July 19 - 20
Library Phone Number: 215-685-1973

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Course Dates: July 21 - 22
                        July 23 and 30 (Saturday sessions)
Library Phone Number: 215-686-5369

Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Branch
1935 Shunk Street
Course Dates: July 19 - 20
Library Phone Number: 215-685-1755

Katharine Drexel Branch
11099 Knights Road
Course Dates: July 14 - 15
Library Phone Number: 215-685-9383

Falls of Schuylkill Branch
3501 Midvale Avenue
Course Dates: July 7 – 8
Library Phone Number: 215-685-2093

Fishtown Branch
1217 E. Montgomery Avenue
Course Dates: July 26 - 27
Library Phone Number: 215-685-9990

Fox Chase Branch
501 Rhawn Street
Course Dates: July 21 - 22
Library Phone Number: 215-685-0547

Fumo Family Branch
2437 S. Broad Street
Course Dates: July 28 - 29
Library Phone Number: 215-685-1758

Logan Branch
1333 Wagner Avenue
Course Dates: June 28 - 29
Library Phone Number: 215-685-9156

Northeast Regional Branch
2228 Cottman Avenue
Course Dates: July 7 - 8
                        July 9 and 16 (Saturday sessions)
Library Phone Number: 215-685-0509

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
68 W. Chelten Avenue
Course Dates: July 14 – 15
                        July 9 and 16 (Saturday sessions)
Library Phone Number: 215-685-2152

Overbrook Park Branch
7422 Haverford Avenue
Course Dates: July 26 - 27
Library Phone Number: 215-685-0182

Richmond Branch
2987 Almond Street
Course Dates: June 28 – 29
Library Phone Number: 215-685-9992

Charles Santore Branch
932 S. 7th Street
Course Dates: July 5 - 6
Library Phone Number: 215-686-1766

Walnut Street West Branch
201 South 40th Street
Course Dates: July 26 – 27
Library Phone Number: 215-685-7671

West Oak Lane Branch
2000 Washington Lane
Course Dates: July 12 - 13
Library Phone Number: 215-685-2843

Wynnefield Branch
5325 Overbrook Avenue
Course Dates: July 19 – 20
Library Phone Number: 215-685-0298

Wyoming Branch
231 East Wyoming Avenue
Course Dates: June 28 – 29
Library Phone Number: 215-685-9158

For more information call your local library at the listed phone number,
or call GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer Philadelphia County
Library Coordinator, Allathea Joniec at 215-686-5372.
Don’t forget to Like GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer on Facebook.

Return to Science in the Summer Home Page