Local libraries to host StarLab planetarium programs June 21, July 8

night sky stars in the woods.jpg — Headwaters Science Center's StarLab will be at the Fosston Public Library at 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21 and at the McIntosh Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8.

By Pioneer Staff Report

June 18, 2024 at 10:58 AM

FOSSTON 鈥� Local libraries will host StarLab programs as part of Lake Agassiz Regional Library's outer space-themed Summer Library Experience, inviting area youth to learn about stars, constellations and how planets appear in the night sky.

The StarLab is a portable planetarium from the Headwaters Science Center. The visits are geared toward youth ages 5 and up, but open to all free of charge.

The Fosston Public Library will host StarLab programs at 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the library, 403 N Foss Ave. To register, visit or call the library at (218) 435-1320.

The McIntosh Public Library will host the program at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8, at the library, 115 NW. Broadway. Registration is not required, but those interested can call the library at (218) 563-4555 to learn more.

More information is available at and a full list of Lake Agassiz Regional Library summer programs can be found at

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