The BubbleMania show sponsored by the Oakland Public Library to open it’s Summer Reading Program drew over 250 children and as many parents and guardians. Due to the overwhelming response Michele Reutty, Library Director and Miss Debbie, the Children’s Librarian enlisted the help of Principal Glenn Clark of The Dogwood School to accommodate the large crowd. And the crowd was not disappointed. Seth Bloom put on an hour long show much to the delight of the Elementary School crowd as well as their parents.
This event was to kick off the Summer Reading Program which includes Book Bingo!, Story Hour for 3’s-5’s, Crafts and More Crafts, Imagination Parade, OPL Players, as well as, the 2009 Summer Reading Club. Stop in the Oakland Public Library to sign your child up for these great programs or call 201.337.5236. And don’t forget the Library will be open on Saturdays this summer beginning on July 11th.
If you are interested in a Science project this summer, below is BubbleMania’s recipe for bubbles. You can find out more about Bubbles by clicking here.
Bubble Formula #1
For general blowing and popping fun
Step 1
Into your Mixing bucket add the entire gallon of Distilled Water.
Step 2
Stirring SLOWLY so as not to make lather, add in 12 oz. of Non-Ultra/Classic Dawn Original Scent (or 9 oz. of Ultra Dish detergent if necessary).
Step 3
Stir in 3 Tablespoons (1 oz) of Glycerin (6 tablespoons if using Ultra detergent).
Bigger Bubbles Bubble Formula #2
For more successful bigger bubbles
Same as Formula #1 only add 40-60 ounces of quality commercial bubble solution.
The best is Mr. Bubbles from Tootsie Toy [not the bubble bath!]. As a second choice try Super Miracle Bubbles. Use Pustifix or Gazillion Bubbles if you don’t mind paying a lot more for them. They both work very, very well when added to my home-made mix.
Bubble Art Bubble Formula #3
For longer lasting small sculptures; probably too ‘heavy’ for big bubbles
Same as #2 only add 4 ounces more Detergent (2 ounces more “ultra” detergent) and 2-4 more Tablespoons Glycerin