The Sparkly Magic of Crystals!
The kids and I were at one of my very favorite places in Chicago: the Museum of Science and Industry when we noticed one of…
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Learn about incorporating citizen science into your eclipse programming with STAR Net’s SEAL Virtual Trainings
Citizen science is a great way to have STEM/STEAM programming at your library that helps contribute real data to ongoing science research and makes a…
NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth (NIFTY) Application Announcement!
STAR Net is looking for 15 libraries from Tennessee, California, Minnesota, and Arizona, to take part in the NIFTY Project to connect youth (ages 9-14)…
STEAM Engines: Tornadoes and Vortexes, Oh My!
At our library, one of the topics that remains eternally popular is extreme weather. For myriad reasons: scientific curiosity, shock value, wonder, and fear among…
Learn all about Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries at our virtual trainings!
STAR Net’s SEAL project is creating hands-on activity guides, science resources, and giving away free solar viewing glasses for the annular solar eclipse in 2023…
World Water Day: Celebrate the Building Block of Life
World Water Day: Webinar Link Bank World Water Day was started by the United Nations in 1993 and occurs every year on March 22. This…
Getting started with SEAL? Find eclipse and Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries resources here!
We’ve put together a list of links and resources relevant to the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries project below. We’ll be updating this post with…
We are Water Story Sharing Contest – Enter to Win!
Storytime is a beloved part of any library, and the process of sharing stories is an important part of being human throughout all cultures and…
STEM Tales Project Applications are Open!
Enhance your Storytime and STEM programs with media read-alouds from thrilling places such as the International Space Station, mountains, forests, and the sea! We are…
Water Storytelling for Earth Science Week
Water Storytelling for Earth Science Week A Toolkit for Sharing Stories through Stop-Motion Animation Link Bank Earth Science Week is just around the corner! Celebrate…