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 [...]

Be Part of 2.5 Million Acts of Science during America250! Originally designed for libraries, this session is open to all event organizers—including libraries, museums, science festivals, and community programs—interested in adding citizen science to their offerings and contributing to 2.5 Million Acts of Science during Citizen Science Month, April 2026, as part of the national America250 celebration. Libraries, museums, and community spaces are civic hubs—and in April 2026, they’ll also become launchpads for real-world research. Invite your community to take part in simple, fun, and meaningful citizen science projects that spark curiosity and make a local impact. Join SciStarter and STAR [...]