News : Summer Reading Program ends with \'Splish Splash Science\' program

'The Mad Scientists helped children wind up Summer Reading Program with exciting experiments.

Children learned about clouds during the event.

The many properties of water were explored.

The Vinton Public Library Summer Reading Program ended Wednesday, July 28, with a "Splish, Splash Science" program by the Mad Science of Iowa Center.

The show featured water tricks, such as saving a Viking ship from a rogue wave, emulating an indoor rocket blast-off, shooting foam from a fire hose and other interactive activities.

More than 170 children attended the event. Many participated in the fun and educational experiments.