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Lights On Afterschool

Visit Our Event Campaign Page   Celebrating Library-Afterschool Partnerships Public libraries and afterschool programs share the common goal of providing safe and enriching environments for participating children and engaging families in their communities. Across the country, 10.2 million kids attend afterschool programs where they have access to a healthy snack or a meal, academic help, and enrichment activities like reading, STEM, and art. Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. This year afterschool-library partnerships are continuing to be celebrated as an official theme for Lights On Afterschool! [...]

Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library Citizen science can open up a world of free STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons. From identifying butterflies to measuring light pollution, citizen science offers unique ways to engage every patron and allow them to contribute to the greater scientific community. With welcoming environments and equitable access to resources, libraries can serve as a central hub for citizen science in their communities! The STAR Library Network (STAR Net) is excited to showcase impactful STEAM learning opportunities that put a focus on [...]

Imagine Your Story… with a STEAM Twist!

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank Imagine Your Story… with a STEAM Twist! It’s never too early to start thinking about next summer! When designing your programming for the 2020 theme, “Imagine Your Story,” remember to look up at the night sky for inspiration. Join the STAR Net team and Luke Kralik, Organizational Coordinator for CSLP, to learn all about this year’s theme and exciting, hands-on STEAM activities that will help you bring it to life at your library. We’ll discuss programming ideas, useful resources, and tips for engaging your community!

Playful Hands-on STEM Learning in UK Libraries

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Chat Playful Hands-on STEM Learning in UK Libraries There is a tremendous need to provide young people with STEM skills for the future, but in what ways are libraries contributing? This FREE webinar will demonstrate a few ideas from across the UK for facilitating playful STEM learning in libraries through afterschool activities and family events. Share your favorite resources for increasing your own skills and for engaging library customers. Presenter Keliann LaConte is currently based at the University of Edinburgh as a Fulbright Global Scholar to gather perspectives from UK libraries around [...]

How Public Libraries can Bridge the Middle School STEM Gap

Watch Recorded Webinar How Public Libraries can Bridge the Middle School STEM Gap Note: This webinar was hosted by Urban Libraries Council (ULC) STEM-related jobs are the fastest growing segment in our economy. Yet, many youth lack access to quality STEM programming and exposure to STEM career opportunities, limiting their opportunity to learn, explore and prepare for life. With support from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, ULC launched the Partners for Middle School STEM initiative to help public libraries build innovative STEM programs and partnerships to reach underserved youth. Join us for a webinar on December 12 to hear from the libraries [...]

Bringing Inspiration to Multiple Generations: Apollo in Real Time

Watch Recorded Webinar Bringing Inspiration to Multiple Generations: Apollo in Real Time Note: This webinar was hosted by NASA’s Johnson Space Center Join us for this FREE NASA Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) interactive webinar targeting informal educators (librarians, museum staff, Solar System Ambassadors, etc.) as they interact with Ben Feist, a Data Visualization Software Engineer working with our Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Division at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Ben will share information about his career path to NASA as well as information about bringing inspiration to multiple generations through his work to bring together pictures, videos, [...]

235th AAS Meeting

Visit Conference Website For More Information   235th American Astronomical Society The AAS was established in 1899 and based in Washington, DC. Our membership of about 7,700 individuals also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences. Mission and Vision The mission of the AAS is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe. Impact The AAS seeks to increase public support for scientific research, improve science education at all levels, attract young people to careers in science and technology, and make evident [...]

Grappling with Unconscious Bias in the Library Setting

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Grappling with Unconscious Bias in the Library Setting The STAR Library Network is thrilled to welcome Ava Holliday and Aparna Rajagopal, Founding Partners of The Avarna Group (theavarnagroup.com), to help us kick-off the 2020 STAR Net Webinar Series with a special 90 minute webinar on a very important topic: unconscious (or implicit) bias. No matter how good our intentions may be, we are all susceptible to forming social stereotypes about certain groups of people outside of our own conscious awareness. The library setting is a [...]

Our Planet: EARTH

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Our Planet: EARTH April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The STAR Net team is celebrating this momentous occasion with the Our Planet: Earth campaign, focusing on citizen science and Earth science opportunities during the whole month of April. Join us to learn about free hands-on STEM activities, programming ideas, how to harness the power of teens in environmental advocacy, and ways your library can take action for a sustainable world!

Community Dialogues for Our Planet: EARTH

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Community Dialogues for Our Planet: EARTH Thank you for committing to participate in a Community Dialogue in support of Earth Day’s 50th anniversary. Community Dialogue’s were developed by the STAR Library Network to encourage libraries to reach out to leaders (and movers and shakers) in their communities to enact positive change across multiple community organizations. This webinar will help you understand the basics of Community Dialogues, explain the research project the STAR Net team is conducting on the model, and provide information about (minimal) required [...]

Beg, Borrow, and Steal…

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Beg, Borrow, and Steal… Multi-generational STEAM Programming Ideas for Our Planet: EARTH This April, Citizen Science Month and the 50th anniversary of Earth day will coincide, leading to a world of opportunities for STEAM engagement at your library. By hosting Earth science programs that are age inclusive, you can help patrons see your library as a place for engaging family learning. Join the STAR Library Network and guest presenter Jenny Shonk (Finger Lakes Library System, NY) for this sixty minute webinar that will showcase hands-on, [...]

Bringing the Stories of the Skies to Your Library

Watch Recorded Webinar View Presentation Slides Download Link Bank View Chat Transcript Bringing the Stories of the Skies to Your Library The 2020 Collaborative Summer Library Program, Imagine Your Story, provides plenty of opportunities to tie STEAM into your library’s summer programming, including any virtual or digital programs that your library may now be offering. The starry skies have plenty of fascinating stories to tell; all you need are resources and strategies for bringing them to life! Join STAR Net, Christine Shupla (Lunar and Planetary Institute), and Elizabeth Nicolai (Anchorage Public Library) for this 1-hour webinar that [...]

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