Please join STAR_Net in celebrating national events and learn about free resources through upcoming webinars: Join NASA in Celebrating Earth Day! Host an Earth Day event to observe clouds using the GLOBE Observer app<https://observer.globe.gov/about/get-the-app> on April 22, 2017. Participating libraries will receive a packet of Earth Day programming materials (on a first-come, first-served basis). Sign up for FREE resources here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7F628G>. Get ready with online training: "Celebrate Earth Day with NASA's GLOBE Observer" Webinar Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 3 pm EST/2 pm CST/1 pm MST/10 am HAST Join a NASA scientist and educators to learn about using NASA's GLOBE Observer<https://observer.globe.gov/> and the easy-to-use GLOBE Observer app<https://observer.globe.gov/about/get-the-app> to offer citizen science programming at your library. Register here<https://spacescienceevent.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=spacescienceevent&service=6&rnd=0.2641885582722905&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fspacescienceevent.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000002ea0b1cb9557c18085cc8f487c06c3d27f23e8148110b840d7c53ac317680ffd9%26siteurl%3Dspacescienceevent%26confViewID%3D1759014520%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAIKbPKvYiDyqFbh8FpJnnheCMP7_lu3O_nvYvRTGec5yg2%26> (password is "star") Apply for Eclipse Glasses and Receive an Eclipse Education Kit On August 21, 2017, a spectacular total eclipse of the Sun will be visible across the width of the continental U.S. for the first time since 1918. Every state will have at least 60% of the Sun covered by the Moon, and lucky people on a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will see the stunning beauty of totality. STAR_Net's NASA@ My Library initiative with support from NASA, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Research Corporation, and Google, is distributing over 2 million solar viewing glasses and an Eclipse Education Kit to public libraries. Public libraries are invited to apply for solar viewing glasses and related educational materials! Find free resources and links to the application, FAQ, and application questions at http://www.starnetlibraries.org/2017eclipse/. If you have not already completed your application to receive eclipse glasses, please join us for the following webinar with any questions about the application process, and to learn more about what your library can already be doing to prepare for the August event. Eclipse Pre-Application Webinar Wednesday, March 13, 2017 at 3 pm EDT/2 pm CDT/1 pm MDT/9 am HAST Register Now!<https://spacescienceevent.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=spacescienceevent&service=6&rnd=0.29259338024966075&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fspacescienceevent.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000003a2bab12485b3e40c0eb50160bd32d74d8b4f27289feabc49562b3367381e5349%26siteurl%3Dspacescienceevent%26confViewID%3D1759226243%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAMJHLYpXroPHPZplvS6jfHAOHZwiNwHB96K5Ok-QgsBnw2%26> Keliann <<<<< >>>>> Keliann LaConte Professional Development Manager National Center for Interactive Learning Space Science Institute Boulder, Colorado 720-974-5835 www.nc4il.org<http://www.nc4il.org/> www.starnetlibraries.org<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/> Inspire - Explore - Discover The STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net)<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/> 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 NASA exploration and discovery through new NASA@ My Library resources! 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, Afterschool Alliance, Cornerstones of Science, Datum Advisors, Education Development Center, Lunar and Planetary Institute, and the Pacific Science Center. 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. View our full webinar series at www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/webinars/<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/webinars/>.