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Thaumatrope
2026-11-19 17:30:00 2026-11-19 18:30:00 America/Chicago S.T.E.A.M Club A thaumatrope, or “wonder turner,” is an optical illusion based on combining two images with movement. Invented in 1825, thaumatropes were popular during the mid-1800s among Longfellow's children. Main Branch - Theater

Thursday, November 19
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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A thaumatrope, or “wonder turner,” is an optical illusion based on combining two images with movement. Invented in 1825, thaumatropes were popular during the mid-1800s among Longfellow's children.

AGE GROUP: | School Age 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Educational |

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