May 30, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The science of space came out of orbit and into Justin Potter Library today (Thursday) on opening day of the 2019 Summer Reading Program featuring “Professor Graybeard” (John Wicks) one of Mr. Bond’s Science Guys.
Created and operated by Keith Trehy, AKA Mr. Bond, Science Guys began 20 years ago with Trehy as the original Science Guy. He operated the company for a decade before bringing on several other science enthusiasts, including “Professor Graybeard” thus completing the Science Guys team.
Science Guys perform science shows across the states of Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama from May to July, and get kids excited about science at the over 100 events they host.
Originally from London, Trehy was a science teacher for several years and also worked as an English teacher in countries around the world. Earning a business degree, he yearned to start his own business, so he put several fun science experiments together and took them on the road, as this was before the Internet. He adopted the nickname Mr. Bond, as a reference to chemical bonds.
He initially was part of a group called Mad Science of Nashville, but broke away and started the Science Guys shortly afterward because he wanted the freedom to run his own operation.
The Science Guys not only visit libraries with their science shows, but also host summer camps and attend birthday parties.
This year’s theme is “Space! A Universe of Stories,” and includes experiments about life in a space suit, rocket propulsion, centrifugal force, planets and orbits.
The five week summer reading program of Justin Potter and the Alexandria Libraries began today (Thursday) with an opening party. Children set their own reading goals and will receive a participating certificate and other goodies at the Final Party on June 27. All events will be held at the library except the Final Party at the county complex.
Other Justin Potter Library’s Summer Reading Events:
*Thursday, June 6 at 2 p.m.: Edgar Evins State Park Rangers & Animal Friends
*Thursday, June 13 at 2 p.m.: Barry Mitchell’s Aliens, Astronauts and a Turtle in Space
*Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m.: A Universe of Stories & Activities with DPC, Board of Education and UT Extension
*Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m.: Final Party at the DeKalb County Complex Theater: Scott Humston’s Music, Magic, and Comedy
Alexandria Library Summer Events:
*Story Time & Activities Wednesday, June 5, 12, & 19 at 2 p.m.
For more information call Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359