It's an Out-of-this-World Experience!

An out-of-this-world experience is coming to the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARL&CC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. 

During the grand opening of Discover Space: A Cosmic Journey traveling exhibit on Monday, July 25, Fort Lauderdale Postmaster David Guiney will dedicate an enlargement of the 16 "Views of Our Planets" stamps to library officials. Meet Guiney, community officials and other special guests at 6 p.m. in the seminar room.

Eleven-year-old planet enthusiast Sophia Maritato is traveling from Pittsburgh, PA, to participate in the dedication ceremony. Her painting of the solar system will be displayed in the exhibit.

The American Library Association awarded this exhibit to the AARL&CC. The exhibit covers topics such as the formation of planetary systems, asteroids and comets, Mars exploration, and solar storms and their impacts on Earth. The AARL&CC is one of eight sites nationwide to host the exhibit, on display locally through October 14.

Employees who attend this free event are reminded that it is an off-the-clock activity.