

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MMGM Storyhour @ Bethel Library: It’s Elemental!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Date: Thursday, Feb. 18
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Bethel Library, 6 Broad St., Bethel
Cost: Free!

Event Overview:
Join us for the next MMGM Storyhour at the Bethel Library for a lively, hands-on exploration of the Periodic Table. It brings chemistry off the page and into the real world. This interactive program dives into the building blocks of matter, eye-catching crystal structures, and one very cool element with a surprise twist.

Crystal Science: Bismuth “Hoppers”
Crystals are back—but with a scientific spin. Participants will discover bismuth hopper crystals, famous for their geometric, stair-stepped shapes and rainbow metallic sheen. Unlike many natural crystals, bismuth crystals can only be created in a lab, offering a fascinating look at how controlled conditions can shape matter.

We’ll also explore a tantalizing question: Which precious gemstone can not yet be made by scientists? The answer reveals the limits of modern chemistry—and why nature still has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Storytime Meets Science
The program includes a reading from It’s Elemental, a lively and accessible science book by Kate Biberdorf, also known as “Kate the Chemist.”

Blending humor, real-life examples, and approachable experiments, the book makes chemistry feel fun and relevant. While written for a general audience, it’s especially engaging for older kids (tweens and teens), families, and lifelong learners who love asking “why?”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bethel/mmgm-storyhour-bethel-library-it’s-elemental/200029566639915
- **Event Categories**: kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bethel
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 99 Main St, Bethel, ME, United States, Maine 04217
- **lat**: 44.40755
- **long**: -70.78869
- **full address**: 99 Main St, Bethel, ME, United States, Maine 04217

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (https://allevents.in/org/maine-mineral-and-gem-museum/19354355)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 99 Main St, Bethel, ME, United States, Maine 04217
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MMGM Storyhour @ Bethel Library: It’s Elemental! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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