STAR Library Network

NASA@ My Library: Heliophysics Workshop Series Featuring Maya Levisohn (Space Weather)
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
Are you interested in exploring the fascinating field of heliophysics? Join us for an exciting collaboration between NASA@ My Library and NASA SCoPE! You can engage with NASA experts, learn about heliophysics, and access valuable educational resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, expand your knowledge, and get involved in groundbreaking science. Don’t miss out!
You’ll hear how Maya is analyzing ground induced current and magnetometer data. You’ll learn about how Maya’s work on visualizing ground-induced currents and magnetometer data can impact our daily lives. Ground-induced currents, caused by interactions between solar activity and the Earth’s magnetic field, can affect power grids, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure. By studying these phenomena, Maya’s work helps us better understand and predict potential disruptions, ensuring the safety and stability of essential services we rely on every day.
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Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
2025-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the Collaborative Summer Reading Program for an engaging webinar that explores how libraries can bring the 2024 Summer Reading Theme, Color Our World, to life through citizen science. Discover hands-on STEM activities for all ages, from exploring the wonders of space to uncovering the mysteries of the deep sea. Learn how these activities align with the theme and provide opportunities for library users to contribute to real-world scientific research. Gain valuable resources and ideas to integrate citizen science into your library’s programming, inspiring curiosity and creativity in your community!
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Summer Fun for All Ages with GLOBE Citizen Science!
2025-03-04 11:00 - 12:00
On March 4 at 11 am Mountain Time, join STAR Net and the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC) to round out planning for your 2025 summer library programs. Discover hands-on STEAM activities that can support either the Collaborative Summer Library Program (Color Our World) or iREAD (Level up at your Library with games and puzzles). These can be used in active and passive library programs to inspire and prepare patrons of all ages – from kids to seniors – to participate in NASA GLOBE Observer citizen science. This webinar will take place at 11:00 am Mountain Standard Time.
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Connecting Communities: Building Impactful STEM Engagement for Library Staff and Educators
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00
Join STAR Net and The Avarna Group on May 15th at 11 am Mountain Time for a free, interactive virtual training designed for library staff and informal educators who create STEM exhibits and programming. Explore practical strategies to deepen community engagement, foster trust with the audiences you serve, and how to co-create meaningful and relevant STEM learning experiences. Learn from real-world case studies, connect with peers, and walk away with actionable tools to bring your STEM initiatives to life.
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Serving Neurodiverse Library Patrons
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
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 neurodiverse patrons!
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Science in America: Inventions of the Southwestern U.S.
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm Mountain Time
Join STAR Net as we highlight innovations from the Four Corners Region of the southwestern United States. We will explore the history of Acequias (community irrigation systems), water efficient agricultural techniques, and inventions that have transformed public health. We will be sharing programming ideas and hands-on activities for celebrating human innovation and discuss ways libraries from all communities can explore their own unique contributions to science throughout history.
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