Experiment, explore, and uncover the secrets hidden in everyday objects with Dr Shane Bergin
Date:Saturday 30th May 2026
Venue:Listowel Library
Time:11.30 AM – Ages 8-10 Only
Roll up your sleeves and join scientist Dr Shane Bergin for an exciting adventure from The Experimenters: Luke and Ruby’s Scientific Sleepover (Little Island Books)! Luke and Ruby are visiting their grandparents, who teach them how to do science and explore the world around them. This workshop will have you build musical instruments from recycling material, just like Luke and Ruby did in one of their science adventures. Ready to join in and help solve a science mystery Dr Shane needs your help!
Dr. Shane Bergin is a physicist and an associate professor in science education at University College Dublin. His work focuses on informal science learning; education policy development, and public engagement in science. In recent years, he has published children’s science books that value play and creativity; produced a podcast series (The Trust Race) about scandals and controversies that have impacted trust in science; and created several informal science and arts education programmes, such as Quavers to Quadratics – where children play with ideas common to science and music. He enjoys regular slots on RTE radio and Newstalk FM and has hosted live TV shows from UCD.