Juggler teaches physics at Winlock Library

Portland-based juggler and physics aficionado Rhys Thomas (background, center) was on hand Thursday at the Winlock Timberland Library to teach children, and several adults, the basics of Newtonian physics and its role in our everyday lives. A newcomer to the cadre of performers to visit Winlock, Thomas’ show was part of the ongoing summer reading series, whose theme this year is “Fizz, Boom Read."

Thomas (far left) shows children how gyro-stabilization can keep spinning objects from falling over by having volunteers hold knitting needles with rotating balls placed on top.