Whale exploration in family programming at Thomas Memorial Library

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Rebecca Richard | THE SENTRY

The Cape Elizabeth library hosted its inaugural whale-themed family discovery program. A follow-up event with the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is planned for Jan. 27.

CAPE ELIZABETH- Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth recently hosted a two-day, whale-themed family discovery program, beginning on Saturday, Jan. 20. The event, titled “Wonder of Whales! Family Discovery Program,” drew participants of all ages eager to delve into the fascinating world of these marine giants.

Attendees engaged in various activities, including a game simulating whale feeding patterns, a station for building ocean animal LEGOS, and mini ball pit oceans to explore different whale species.

Building on this success, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is set to host a follow-up event titled, “A Whale’s Tale: Ocean Ecosystems for Families” on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. The collaborative program offers an immersive experience featuring a life-sized inflatable humpback whale named Piano.

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