Upcoming Events

Join STAR Net and Twin Cities PBS for Book Drop, an exciting new children’s series that blends storytelling, animation, and real-world STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to engage curious minds ages 4–8. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the series is designed to ignite a passion for problem-solving and scientific thinking through the power of books and imagination. This online workshop will be offered three different times over the summer (you only need to register for one). Participants will learn best practices on engaging youth in STEM through watching media and doing hands-on activities in their library programs. Attendees will [...]

Neurodiversity includes a spectrum of cognitive differences, including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other unique ways of thinking and experiencing the world. Although each person with these conditions has different skills, abilities, and needs, there are a variety of ways that libraries can tailor their programs and facilities to support neurodiverse patrons. Join this webinar on July 16th at 12:00 pm Mountain Time to hear from a variety of experts, including leaders in the NASA’s Neurodiversity Network (N3) project and NASA@ My Library’s #actuallyautistic PI Anne Holland. We invite you to share your own efforts and experiences in supporting [...]

Join STAR Net and Twin Cities PBS for Book Drop, an exciting new children’s series that blends storytelling, animation, and real-world STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to engage curious minds ages 4–8. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the series is designed to ignite a passion for problem-solving and scientific thinking through the power of books and imagination. This online workshop will be offered three different times over the summer (you only need to register for one). Participants will learn best practices on engaging youth in STEM through watching media and doing hands-on activities in their library programs. Attendees will [...]

Join STAR Net and Twin Cities PBS for Book Drop, an exciting new children’s series that blends storytelling, animation, and real-world STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to engage curious minds ages 4–8. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the series is designed to ignite a passion for problem-solving and scientific thinking through the power of books and imagination. This online workshop will be offered three different times over the summer (you only need to register for one). Participants will learn best practices on engaging youth in STEM through watching media and doing hands-on activities in their library programs. Attendees will [...]