NASA @ My Library STEM Workshops<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp> Laurie Bone, Senior Curator of Programs at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium, will be providing a hands-on workshop for public library staff. These STEM workshops will cover the following content: * Overview of relevant astronomy terms and concepts * Strategies for effective deliver of STEM based activities for kids of all ages (children, teen, adults, families) * Ideas for Astronomy activities that librarians can use while developing their program plan * Materials to support at least one of the activities will be provided for each library. (1 per library in attendance) Materials will be provided for each participant to do the activities. This provides an opportunity for the librarians to practice doing the activity, have conversation with the group to identify ways to expand or customize the activity to better fit individual needs, and will provide each participant with a sample project for use in programming. NASA Facilitation kits will be available in the near feature from LM for libraries to borrow. If the workshop nearest you is full, you can either join the waitlist or attend at a different location. Cost is $25/person and we have a strict cap on attendance & do expect the majority of these workshops to fill-up. If you are unable to attend after registering, please contact Mary Anne Smith ASAP at 517-373-1580 or SmithM99@michigan.gov<mailto:SmithM99@michigan.gov> to cancel and allow someone from the waitlist to attend. DRAFT Agenda 9:30 AM - Registration & Networking 10:00 AM - Astronomy 101: Stars, Planets and Moons; NASA @ My Library Facilitation Kit review 12:30 PM - Lunch 1:00 PM - NASA @ My Library Facilitation Kit review (cont.); Intro to the Telescope 4:00-4:30 PM - Wrap-up & Evaluation Cost to register: $25 Workshop Locations Tuesday, September 11 RAM Center<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=21> Manistee Room 104 Conservation Drive Roscommon, MI 48653 Thursday, September 13<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=26> NMU Lydia M. Olson Library in Harden Learning Resources Center<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=26> Classroom (TBA) 1700 Tracy Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 Wednesday, September 19<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=31> Flint Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=31> Lower Level Meeting Room 1026 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Friday, September 21<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=36> Kalamazoo Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=36> Van Deusen Room 315 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Monday, September 24<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=41> Bloomfield Township Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=41> LHG Community Room 1099 Lone Pine Rd. Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302 Program updates for NASA @ My Library NASA's Night Sky Network<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2018_NSN-Flyer-MI_629207_7.pdf> (NSN) is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public. Go to bit.ly/FindNSN<https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm> to find a NSN club near you for possible collaborations! NASA's Solar System Ambassadors<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2018_SSA-Flyer-MI_629208_7.pdf> (SSA) is a program of volunteers that shares the latest in NASA's science and discoveries of their space exploration missions through events in their communities. For the SSA Directory for volunteers in your area go to: solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssa<https://solarsystem1.jpl.nasa.gov/ssa/home.cfm>. STEM In Libraries<https://www.starnetlibraries.org/stem-in-libraries/> - StarNet offers resources & STEM activities for libraries. Facilitation Kits - LM is awaiting the go-ahead to begin circulation of NASA @ My Library program facilitation kits on KitKeeper. As soon as we have the circulation set-up I will be posting an announcement with directions on how to reserve a kit. The project is led by the National Center for Interactive learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SSI) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, the Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science and the Education Development Center. Additional support for this project comes from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>