Events for July 16 - November 19, 2024

Join SciStarter and STAR Net for a Citizen Science Earth Day Celebration at your library! This exciting event provides the perfect opportunity for community members of all ages to come together and engage in hands-on, impactful science. Organize a watch party at your library and livestream this interactive celebration that showcases a variety of citizen science projects that contribute to important research on topics such as phenology (the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals), migration patterns, and conservation efforts. Enjoy quick, engaging lightning talks from project leaders, then participate in a lively Q&A session where your patrons can interact [...]

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 [...]