• Article Photo. 'The Mad Scientists helped children wind up Summer Reading Program with exciting experiments.
    'The Mad Scientists helped children wind up Summer Reading Program with exciting experiments.
  • Article Photo. Children learned about clouds during the event.
    Children learned about clouds during the event.
  • Article Photo. The many properties of water were explored.
    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.