Water Stories: Photo Tips, Compelling Visuals, and Storytelling Techniques
2023-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
On October 17, 2023 at 2:00 pm Mountain Time, STAR Net and the We are Water project team invite you to a storytelling webinar all about water! Come learn photo tips, witness compelling visuals, and explore storytelling techniques. The instructor is Lianna Nixon, an educator, professional filmmaker and published photographer. She is interested in stories that explore the relationships of the natural world, wildlife, technology and identity development as agents of change.
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Citizen Science and the Solar Eclipse: Harness the Power of Your Community!
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
The upcoming Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will provide a unique opportunity for your library’s community to actively participate in citizen science projects! Harness the power of your unique community to collect data and observations that will contribute to our understanding of the Sun, Earth and the Moon. Join SciStarter and STAR Net as we explore temperature and weather monitoring, wildlife observations, and other citizen science experiments you can engage in during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
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Viewing Eclipses Through a Cultural Lens
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00
Eclipses aren’t just an amazing space science event, they’re also a cultural touchpoint for people worldwide. Join STAR Net and astronomer, educator, and senior scientist at the Exploratorium Dr. Isabel Hawkins for an informative discussion of how eclipses are viewed and celebrated culturally worldwide!

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Community Driven Science Adventure(s) at Your Library this Summer!
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
Join SciStarter, STAR Net and the National Girls Collaborative Project to gain ideas and resources for connecting public engagement in scientific research with this year’s Collaborative Summer Library Program theme: Adventure Begins at Your Library™. From counting pollinators and taking photos of biodiversity to observing clouds and measuring light pollution, citizen and community science is a way for everyone to join in the adventures of science.

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Reviving Nature’s Narrative: Leveraging Libraries for Rewilding Initiatives
2024-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the filmmakers of WILD HOPE to learn about the role libraries can play in restoring and protecting biodiversity. WILD HOPE is a free, digital film series that tells the stories of inspiring individuals who found their path to action and are having a real impact on our planet. This webinar will feature resources that can support libraries to become partners in these local rewilding efforts at all scales. We’ll also share how you can screen WILD HOPE at your library. Join us this Earth Day to get inspired and plan for action!

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Exploring Auroras: the Science, the Art, and Participatory Science
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
Delve into the beautiful phenomenon of the Northern and Southern Lights! NASA@ My Library/STAR Net is joined by Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald and Laura Edson of Aurorasaurus: a participatory science project that uses web reports to map auroras. Learn more about aurora science, get an introduction to the Aurorasaurus project, create your own aurora chalk art, and discuss ways to bring this topic to your library’s programs. Aurorasaurus is a research project that is within the New Mexico Consortium, supported by the National Science Foundation and NASA.
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Experience Solar Maximum with the Astronomical League's Observing Challenge
2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00
Did you know that the Sun goes through its own phases? Approximately every 11 years, the Sun’s magnetic field goes through a cycle where the magnetic field completely flips, meaning that the Sun’s north and south poles switch places! The solar cycle affects activity on the Sun’s surface, and we are currently reaching the point in the cycle where solar activity is at its peak. This means more sunspots, solar flares, and geomagnetic storms resulting in beautiful displays of auroras!
It also means more disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field, which can affect the electrical power grid, spacecraft operations, and radio signals.
Join STAR Net and the Astronomical League as we explore the solar cycle, what happens during periods of high activity from the Sun, and how to participate in the Solar Maximum Observing Challenge! You’ll learn how to build a DIY magnetometer to detect minor disturbances to the Earth’s magnetic field and discuss ways to engage your community in experiencing solar maximum. The solar eclipses of 2023 and 2024 may be over, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate our Sun!
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Exploring Local Waters: A Place-Based Approach to Water Education and Conservation
2024-10-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join STAR Net and members of the We are Water project team on October 10th from 11 am – 12 pm Mountain Time as we delve into the unique water systems of the Four Corners Region of the southwest. We will highlight culturally relevant engagement strategies around local water topics, discuss place-based approaches to inspire action for local conservation efforts, and showcase how to plan and implement your own Water Celebration Day using the assets and partners in your community.
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NASA's Eyes for Libraries
2024-12-04 13:00 - 14:00
NASA’s Eyes is a suite of 3D, interactive applications to allow anyone to see how NASA is exploring the universe. Join us to hear about how you can start utilizing this free, yet professional NASA tool today in your spaces. Ask questions and contribute your voice to how NASA can make it more useful for you and your patrons!
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NASA@ My Library: Heliophysics Workshop Series Featuring Maya Levisohn (Space Weather)
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
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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