The total eclipse of the sun will be seen in a grayed light on April 8th beginning at 12:33 and lasting about 30 minutes. Educational opportunities will be available at the library beginning on Wednesday, April 3rd. Activities can be completed at the library or picked up and taken home to complete. Viewing glasses will be available beginning April 3rd until the 500 pairs the library received are gone.

It is highly recommended that viewing of the eclipse be done only with viewing glasses or a viewing apparatus that can be easily constructed from household materials. Viewing the eclipse with sunglasses or no glasses at all can cause irreparable damage to the eyes. Lake Andes is not in the direct path of the eclipse, but viewing the sun on April 8th is very dangerous to your eyes without eye protection.

If you have questions about securing eclipse viewing eye ware or the educational opportunities please call the library at 605 487-7524 with questions.