CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Redbud Library will host Barbara McIntyre, coordinator of the Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium, on Friday, Jan. 27.

McIntyre will give a presentation at the library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

She will discuss the history of Taylor Observatory, their latest projection equipment upgrade, telescopes and their functions.

She will explain the programs that benefit students of Lake County, such as school field trips, summer camps, Future Astronomers and high school volunteer service.

The Taylor facility also hosts monthly third Saturday public events, amateur astronomer star parties and special events in the planetarium like the “Mystery of the Christmas Star” and “Search for the Edge of the Solar System” full dome movies.

“The Myths, the Magic and Mysteries of the Universe” will be presented with a “Sky Tellers” video.

The general public is invited to participate in this event.

Redbud Library is located at 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake, telephone 707-994-5115.