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On Thursday, November 19, children ages 6–12 can spend an hour designing a way to protect an egg during a drop.
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
The challenge turns a familiar engineering question into a direct test: children choose a landing pod or parachute, build it to protect an egg standing in for a turkey, and see whether the egg cracks when dropped.
Participants can build either a safe landing pod or a parachute. The goal is the same in both cases: protect the egg from cracking when it is dropped. That gives the build a clear measure of success—the design has to protect its fragile cargo, not simply look finished.
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The listing presents one shared challenge, with a choice of protective design rather than separate sessions.
The single session runs from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Central time.
The library lists the program for school-age children ages 6–12.
The branch is at 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215.
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Dallas Public Library says its programs are free and open to the public. The event listing does not specify this session’s registration or capacity terms; call the branch at (214) 670-0344 to ask.
"Protect the Turkey" | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Martin Luther King, Jr. | Dallas Public Library ↗
The activity listing names straws, tape, cotton balls, cups and plastic bags. It does not say whether the library supplies these materials. Check with the branch at (214) 670-0344 if that affects your plans.
The event listing gives [email protected] and (214) 670-0344 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library. The branch page directs accommodation requests to 214-670-7809.
"Protect the Turkey" | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Martin Luther King, Jr. | Dallas Public Library ↗
The event is in the children’s area at 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215. The official listing links to a map, which can calculate directions from your starting point; it does not provide event-specific transit or parking details.
"Protect the Turkey" | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Martin Luther King, Jr. | Dallas Public Library ↗
They can choose a landing pod or parachute intended to keep an egg from cracking when dropped.
The listing names straws, tape, cotton balls, cups and plastic bags but does not say whether the library supplies them. Call the branch at (214) 670-0344 to check.
The branch says library programs are free and open to the public. The event listing does not specify registration or capacity terms.
"Protect the Turkey" | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Martin Luther King, Jr. | Dallas Public Library ↗
2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-07 against the linked sources.