Energy Conservation Quest at Bishop's Corner Library

In an age of rising fuel costs and a weak economy, energy conservation and being "green" are important issues.

If you're looking for something to do with your children during the waning days of summer vacation, there is a new exhibit at the of the West Hartford Public Library which will teach them about energy usage and conservation, while entertaining them at the same time.

The "Conservation Quest" exhibit is on loan from the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, Conn., and is made possible through a grant from the Connecticut Energy Fund.

The exhibit is interactive, and utilizes multimedia elements to teach children – and adults – about energy use and conservation. It is designed to be fun and educational at the same time, as children can generate electricity to power different types of light bulbs and calculate their family's energy consumption.

The exhibit is free, and runs until August 22. It is open during regular library hours. For more information, call 860-561-8212.