The Launch of Artemis 1 for a New Generation
There are are over 75 reporters crammed into the “bullpen” at the NASA Media Center on the grounds of the Kennedy Space Center. This is…
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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…
Blue Whales Project Request for Proposals from Public Libraries!
BLUE WHALES Project Request for Library Proposals Using the Spectacular Blue Whale to Spark Scientific Exploration and Local Exploration of the Natural World. Do yooouuuuuuu…
STEAM Engines: Sound Waves
After a loooong three years, I am back to programming STEAM content in person, and it feels GREAT. This month, in addition to my regular…
Celebrating Water this Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event that takes place on April 22nd in over 190 countries to celebrate and take action for a healthier planet.…
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…
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…
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…
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…