Take Action for a Sustainable World! STAR Net Partners with ALA and NASA for the April 2020 Our Planet: EARTH Campaign In January 2019, the American Library Association<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/ejlc1s> (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. Our Planet: EARTH<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/ubmc1s> focuses on earth science and citizen science opportunities during April 2020 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/a4mc1s>. STAR Net invites libraries and their communities to participate in this important event by utilizing all of our programming resources<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/qwnc1s>. [cid:image001.jpg@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840] Take Action in Your Community!<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/6ooc1s> [cid:image003.jpg@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/mhpc1s> Register for Our Planet: EARTH Resources Libraries who were interested in getting important news and resources for their April 2020 Earth Programs, can register to qualify for the benefits listed below. * A monthly newsletter announcing new resources and opportunities * Our website curated with the best resources (we search so you don't have to!) * Library representation on STAR Net's Our Planet: EARTH Map<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/29pc1s> * Automatic entry for a chance to win Scholastic Earth Science books, NASA Earth science tactile books, and more. ALL registrants will receive the popular 'Planets to Planets' game<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/i2qc1s>, developed by the STAR Net team (it's like Apples to Apples, but in Space!) * An opportunity to qualify for another free game (see Community Dialogues<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/yurc1s>) Complete Online Registration<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/ensc1s> [cid:image004.jpg@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/uftc1s> Earth Campaign Video Collection To help libraries and their communities learn about our changing planet, the STAR Net team has selected inspirational videos<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/a8tc1s> that show environmental impacts featuring scientists who study our changing planet and people and communities who are impacted by climate change. The videos can be used by libraries to help promote their programs about Earth's changing climate and the importance of sustainability, including on social media, and used to inspire learners of all ages at events and in classrooms. They are a wonderful complement to hands-on science activities such as the Our Planet: EARTH collection<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/q0uc1s>. View the Video Collection<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/6svc1s> [cid:image005.jpg@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/mlwc1s> STEM Activity Clearinghouse On STAR Net's STEM Activity Clearinghouse<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/2dxc1s>, librarians and library staff can find Over 400 high quality, vetted STEM activities that are perfect for the library setting. Users can sort and filter activities using many different parameters - including cost, difficulty, age level, and content area - and can utilize valuable how-to training videos, related bibliographies, and multimedia resources for many of the activities. Be sure to check out the Our Planet: EARTH Collection<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/i6xc1s>, which features over 20 activities that would be useful for your 2020 Earth programming. [cid:image006.png@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/yyyc1s> [cid:image007.png@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/erzc1s> [cid:image008.png@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840]<https://t.e2ma.net/click/ujsmbd/iu8wqv/uj0c1s> Find us elsewhere! Click any of the above images to link to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. [cid:image009.jpg@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840] [cid:image010.jpg@01D5B0CE.F2EBF840] The STAR Library Network (STAR Net) is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals build their STEM skills by providing "science-technology activities and resources" (STAR) and training to use those resources. Plus, engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of exploration and discovery through STAR Net's NASA@ My Library program! STAR Net is built upon a strong network of collaborators and partners, led by the Space Science Institute's (SSI) National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL). Partners include the American Library Association's Public Programs Office, Collaborative Summer Library Program, Chief officers of State Library Agencies, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Afterschool Alliance, Education Development Center, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Cornerstones of Science. Major funding is provided by the National Science Foundation, NASA Science Mission Directorate, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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/>