Celebrate Citizen Science Month with SciStarter and STAR Net
2021-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
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Celebrate Citizen Science Month with SciStarter and STAR Net
Hundreds of libraries across the country are community hubs for citizen science. Yours can be, too! Citizen science connects communities to real scientific data through engaging projects that help make the world a better place. We will be hearing from library staff about their citizen science experiences and having a live chat about ways your community can get involved. Come with questions and walk away with resources and tips to support a citizen science project at your library!

Our Planet: EARTH
2021-04-01 - 2021-04-30
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Take Action for a Sustainable World!
In January 2019, the American Library Association (ALA) on behalf of its members adopted “sustainability” as a core value of librarianship. To be truly sustainable, a community must embody practices that are environmentally sound AND economically feasible AND socially equitable. Click here for the details on this resolution.
STAR Net‘s Our Planet: EARTH campaign focuses on earth citizen science opportunities and resources to coincide with Earth Day, Citizen Science Month and the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. STAR Net and its partners are reaching out to libraries across the U.S. to encourage their patrons to participate in Earth-related Citizen Science activities that they can safely do, both in and outside of their homes.

2021 Community Trees Challenge: Science is Better Together
2021-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
Join Los Angeles Public Library, with NASA and GLOBE Program personnel, discussing the 2021 Community Trees Challenge and explaining why trees and tree height are so important to NASA, California, and the entire planet. Come learn how to build a hand-held instrument to measure tree height, using simple, everyday materials, and learn all about the NASA GLOBE Observer Trees Tool.

Look Up! Explore Our Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope Mission
2021-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Look Up! Explore Our Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope Mission
The ever-expanding Universe is full of awe-inspiring phenomena, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is NASA’s next great space science observatory setting out to discover the mysteries of our solar system! Join STAR Net, NASA’s Universe of Learning, and Project Scientist Dr. Alexandra Lockwood to learn about how the JWST, launching in October 2021, will be searching for distant worlds around other stars and probing the mystifying structures and origins of the Universe. Learn about how you can use the JWST launch to captivate and inspire your patrons and engage your community in some of humanity’s biggest questions: How does the Universe work? How did we get here? Are we alone?

2021 ALA Annual Conference
2021-06-23 - 2021-06-28
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2021 Annual Conference & Exhibition – Virtual
An online event with educational programming, special author events, and networking.
What You Can Expect:

Educational programming

Memorable and inspiring Featured Speakers

COVID-19 information for libraries

Live chats with authors

Livestreamed presentations

The Library Marketplace with more than 500 participating exhibitors

Leading authors

Networking opportunities

LibrariesTransform® and a focus on the future

Live OpenSpace Event with the American Museum of Natural History (Day 1)
2021-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
NASA@ My Library and the American Museum of Natural History are set to bring a livestream about the Webb Space Telescope to your library. What sets the Webb Space Telescope apart from other space telescopes and how will the mission extend our understanding of the Universe? Join presenters from the American Museum of Natural History on either evening for a live, virtual trip more than a million miles from Earth, to Webb’s future home in space.
OpenSpace is open source interactive data visualization software designed to visualize the entire known universe and portray our ongoing efforts to investigate the cosmos.
Both events will be similar, so no need to attend both! Save one or both of these dates:
October 13, 2021 at 6 pm ET (3 pm PT) YouTube Stream
October 14, 2021 at 9 pm ET (6 pm PT) YouTube Stream

Live OpenSpace Event with the American Museum of Natural History (Day 2)
2021-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
NASA@ My Library and the American Museum of Natural History are set to bring a livestream about the Webb Space Telescope to your library. What sets the Webb Space Telescope apart from other space telescopes and how will the mission extend our understanding of the Universe? Join presenters from the American Museum of Natural History on either evening for a live, virtual trip more than a million miles from Earth, to Webb’s future home in space.
OpenSpace is open source interactive data visualization software designed to visualize the entire known universe and portray our ongoing efforts to investigate the cosmos.
Both events will be similar, so no need to attend both! Save one or both of these dates:
October 13, 2021 at 6 pm ET (3 pm PT)
October 14, 2021 at 9 pm ET (6 pm PT)

Int'l Observe the Moon Night
2021-10-16
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Encouraging Observation, Appreciation and Understanding
International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide, public celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010. On October 16, 2021, your library is invited to join this world-wide celebration by hosting an event on one day each year to look at and learn about our Moon together.
International Observe the Moon Night is usually held in the fall, when the Moon is around first quarter. Fall in the Northern Hemisphere is generally a good time, because of school schedules and the weather, and a first quarter Moon is visible in the afternoon and evening, a convenient time for most hosts and participants.

Look Up: Explore Our Universe
2021-11-29
STAR Net’s Look Up: Explore Our Universe campaign is a celebration of the James Webb Space Telescope mission. It’s a collaboration with the American Library Association, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Education Development Center, NASA’s Universe of Learning program, and NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.
Public libraries across the U.S. and beyond are invited to participate in this year-long campaign and take advantage of the many resources that are available on this campaign website and others that we link to. Resources include STAR Net’s STEM Activity Clearinghouse activities, videos, images, a media toolkit, live streaming events, and connection to subject matter experts.

Citizen Science in the Library: Turn Your Curiosity into Impact
2022-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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April is Citizen Science Month, and with it comes a variety of ways for you to turn your curiosity into impact. Citizen science connects communities to real scientific data through engaging projects that help make the world a better place. Join STAR Net and SciStarter to learn how your library can be a hub for citizen science and how to connect your patrons to real (and fun!) ways to help scientists. Come with questions and walk away with resources and tips to support a citizen science project at your library!

Our Blue Planet: EARTH
2022-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Oceans define our home planet, covering the majority of Earth’s surface and driving the water cycle that dominates our land and atmosphere. Join STAR Net and Dr. Michael Wood, a NASA Postdoctoral Program fellow in the Sea Level and Ice Group as we explore how Earth’s oceans are changing and how that impacts Earth as a global, dynamic system.
Whether or not your library is participating in the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2022 theme “Oceans of Possibilities” this webinar can help prepare you to engage your patrons in discussions about the future of our planet, and even worlds beyond our planet! We will also be sharing resources about other ocean worlds that span our Solar System and beyond.

Celebrate Water During Earth Science Week
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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Earth Science Week will take place October 9-15 with the theme “Earth Science for a Sustainable World.” Learning about and conserving water is a fundamental aspect of a sustainable future! Join STAR Net as we share engaging and fun water activities and resources developed by the We are Water Project Team that you can use to celebrate Earth Science Week – and beyond!
We are Water works with libraries in the Four Corners Region to explore and share stories about water within the communities they serve. Learn about water topics specific to this region, explore hands-on water activities, and begin planning your October library programs in celebration of Earth Science Week!

2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition - Join us!
2022-06-23 08:00 - 2022-06-28 17:00 (America/Denver)
Are you heading to the Annual American Library Association Conference in Washington D.C.? The STAR Net team is looking forward to seeing you both at the NASA booth and our Eclipse station! We will have information on the two new Eclipses coming our way in 2023 and 2024 (yes, it’s Eclipse 2.0!) Stop by to say hi, grab a button, and learn about some awesome solar science!
Sessions

STEAM Equity: Gender Equitable STEAM Programming
Friday, June 24, 2022 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Washington Convention Center, 150B (Ticketed Event)
Don’t Talk at Them – Learn with Them! Facilitation Strategies and Resources to Help Your Library Engage Young Patrons in STEAM Learning Experiences
Saturday, June 25, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Washington Convention Center, 150A

We can’t wait to see you there!

Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries FAQ Webinar
2022-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Did you know there are two eclipses coming up that can be seen across the U.S.? An annular solar eclipse in 2023 and a total solar eclipse in 2024! Learn about STAR Net’s new SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) Initiative, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. We will be discussing the upcoming eclipses, sharing how to sign up for free eclipse glasses, and exploring additional resources for hosting ‘out of this world’ eclipse programming!

What’s Next for Webb? Unraveling the Birth of Stars and Planetary Systems
2022-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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The world got its first look at the astonishing images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in July. This first wave of full-color scientific images and spectra is just the beginning of Webb’s scientific operations. Join STAR Net at a free webinar on Tuesday, August 30th from 1-2 pm Mountain Time as we invite Dr. Elena Sabbi from the Space Telescope Science Institute to share about her work using Webb to study the formation of stars and planets. Discover how Webb’s new observations will revolutionize our understanding of the processes that have shaped the solar system!

We are Water: Sharing Stories through Stop-Motion Animation
2022-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Earth Science Week is just around the corner! Celebrate our beautiful planet October 9-15 with activities, resources, and stop-motion storytelling developed by the We are Water project team. Explore how water, critical and scarce, connects all things on Earth and how to celebrate it with your community!

World Water Day: Celebrate the Building Block of Life
2022-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Are you planning your springtime events? World Water Day is March 22! This is a day organized by the United Nations to bring awareness about water-related issues that face humans in almost every country. Join us as we explore hands-on activities about water conservation, the hydrological cycle, and engage in discussions about how water connects us all.

NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth (NIFTY) Pre-Application Webinar
2023-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Are you a library in Minnesota, California, Arizona, or California? Learn all about how to get involved in a new project, NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth (NIFTY)! NIFTY aims to broaden participation of youth (ages 9-14) in STEM, with a critical focus on girls and other historically-excluded genders in STEM, by connecting your library with diverse NASA Role Models. Join us on January 6th at 12 pm Mountain Time to learn more about the project and how to apply!
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Planning for Citizen Science Month
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
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Join this SciStarter professional development for libraries to gain citizen science ideas and resources ranging from simple book displays, to staff and community training, to activities featuring turnkey citizen science projects, to online or in-person events with subject matter experts.

Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries Virtual Training
2023-02-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Come join the SEAL team at the Space Science Institute to learn all about the resources available to help you plan programming at your library for the 2023 annular eclipse and the 2024 total eclipse! We’ll review the SEAL project, go over the contents of the circulating solar viewing kits, demonstrate a hands-on activity, and more!
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We are Water: Celebrating Water this Earth Day
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Engage your community this spring around the importance of protecting our water systems with resources and hands-on activities from the We are Water project! Learn how to launch a social media photo challenge and share ideas of how to connect with your community over local water topics.

SEAL Virtual Training: Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming
2023-04-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
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The 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses are a great opportunity to explore citizen science at your library! Join STAR Net to learn how to incorporate citizen science into your library’s eclipse programming as part of the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries virtual training series.

SEAL Virtual Training: Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming
2023-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
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Are you looking for ways to engage your community in solar eclipses coming to North America in 2023 or 2024? We are seeking libraries to involve their patrons in a NASA citizen science project that will contribute to understanding of what happens on Earth when the Sun’s light is blocked, even temporarily.
Attend this May 4 webinar to learn more about GLOBE Eclipse citizen science, resources to support library programming, and an opportunity for U.S. libraries to apply for a free library kit. The webinar is part of the STAR Net Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) Virtual Training on Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming.

Summer Programming with We are Water
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
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Get some last minute planning ideas connected to the 2023 Collaborative Summer Library Program theme: “All Together Now.” The We are Water project celebrates our connections through water. In this webinar you will learn how to inspire community conversations, explore hands-on activities, and recognize our shared values around water and what it means to us.

SEAL Virtual Training: Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
The 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses are a great opportunity to explore citizen science at your library! Join STAR Net to learn how to incorporate citizen science into your library’s eclipse programming as part of the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries virtual training series.
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SEAL Virtual Training: Eclipse Authors Webinar
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
STAR Net is hosting a freeform discussion for librarians to share programming ideas, ask each other questions, and discuss events for both the 2023 annular and 2024 total eclipses. We’re hoping for a lively discussion where y’all share your great programming ideas, the more the merrier!
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SEAL Virtual Training: What to Expect on Eclipse Day
2023-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
You’ve got your SEAL eclipse viewing glasses, you have your programming ideas…but what happens the big day? Join STAR Net for this webinar to help you get ready for the day of the eclipse. We’ll be sharing insights from a survey of librarians who hosted programming for the last big American eclipse in 2017 and discussing how to prepare for the the things you can (and can’t) control on the day of the eclipse.
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Earth Science Week: Innovating for Earth and People
2023-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Join STAR Net and the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program as we celebrate Earth Science Week! We will be showcasing GLOBE’s new documentary film series: Agents of Change. We will be joined by the director of the series, Jan Heiderer, and sharing hands-on activities all about water, Earth science, and innovation for a more sustainable world!
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