#lab works

Science comes to the library! This fall, NYPL has lots of programming for children and teens introducing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (that's STEM to the academics) in hands-on sessions. Last Friday, children ages five through twelve  at the Morningside Heights Library worked with beakers, flasks, and green water while wearing goggles. (Sounds cool, right?) Several parents joined their daughters and sons in this science workshop, so the kids learned about science while sharing quality time with their moms and dads.

Woodlawn Heights Library has a Lab Works program this Thursday, Sept. 15; Inwood Library on Monday, Sept. 26;  and Melrose Library on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Several other library locations are also hosting this program, so check out our website for further dates and times.

Lab Works is presented by Mad Science of Westchester and Manhattan.

As someone who's cursed with a perpetually oily face, you'll understand why oil blotters are dearer to me than a room full of puppies. Not that I don't give a shit about puppies. I like 'em okay - not enough to warrant a review like this though. Anyway, with all that babbling out of the way, let's get on with the product scrutiny.

The Good:

Oily face + oil blotter = shine-free mug. In terms of delivering results, this product is pretty straightforward - no complicated instructions like "you can only store this at so and so temperature and whatnot." Also, it's very handy, just chuck it in your bag or pocket and you're good to go. It's simple. It's not pretentious. It's very accessible. I'm kinda in love with it. :)

The Bad:

I must say they have to work on the packaging a bit. It's never going to get the Don Draper seal of approval. Manufacturers, are you listening??? Well, just think about it, will ya? I'm sure you can come up with a better design. Okay? No? Well, suit yourself.

The Bottomline: