NASA @ My Library

About NASA @ My Library

NASA @ My Library is a STEM education project and initiative to increase and enhance STEAM learning opportunities to library customers of all ages.  From December 2021 to May 2022, there will be several NASA and STEM programs happening at our libraries.   We are also hosting an online reading program for NASA @ My Library with activities, badges, and recommended reading lists.  

Here are some fun activities to jump start your learning:

  • Read a book about astronomy 
  • Watch a meteor shower 
  • Look up date for James Webb Space Telescope’s launch and put it on your calendar.
  • Watch the livestream, read @NASA’s tweets, or look photos of the event in the news! 
  • Look up date for James Webb Space Telescope’s first images and put it on your calendar 
  • Read about different astronauts and pick your favorite. 
  • Draw a picture of your favorite planet, moon, asteroid, nebula, or other celestial body. 
  • Look for the moon in the night sky tonight. What phase is it in? 
  • Download and print the JWST coloring page or the Webb Telescope Fun Pad and do an activity

 

Join the Online Beanstack Challenge

 


NASA @ My Library is offered 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, Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and Education Development Center (EDC). This material is based upon work supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under cooperative agreement No. NNX16AE30A. This work was also assisted and supported by the Space Science Institute, which was the recipient of the cooperative agreement. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASA or the Space Science Institute. 

 

Design Your Own Spiral Galaxy!

Where are you? If you were to make a map of your location, what would you put on your map?You’re in a state, which is in a country, which is on a planet.

But keep going! Your planet (Earth) is in a solar system, which is inside a galaxy called the Milky Way—just one of the trillions of galaxies in the universe. It’s amazing to think about how massive the universe is!

Now you can hold a little part of our big universe in your hands by making your own version of a spiral galaxy called the Pinwheel Galaxy.

 

 

Supplies Needed:

 

Instructions

  1. Print out the Pinwheel Galaxy Printout and cut out the hexagonal shape for your Galaxy Pinwheel.
  2. Cut along the dotted white lines.
  3. Punch holes in the white circles: six around the edges and one in the center.
  4. Turn the paper so it’s facedown.
  5. Thread a chenille stem through the center hole. Be careful in case there are sharp edges.
  6. Going around the circle, fold each flap so the chenille stem goes through each hole.
  7. Tie a knot in the chenille stem at the front of the pinwheel.
  8. Wrap the other end of the chenille stem around the stick. Leave space between the pinwheel and the stick.

 

Upcoming Library Events

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DINOVEMBER Scavenger Hunt

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Join us all month long for a Dinosaur themed scavenger hunt!!!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

D.I.Y Model Underwater Lab Take-Home Kit

All Day 11/11 - 11/17
Kids
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Astronaut, Commander John Herrington, of Chickasaw heritage, became the first citizen of the Chickasaw Nation to fly into space.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dinovember Take Home kit

All Day 11/11 - 11/17
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Dinosaur craft take home kit! Available while supplies last!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dinovember Scavenger Hunt

All Day 11/11 - 11/25
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Take a step on the wild side and hunt for different dinosaur footprints around the library.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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STEAM-tastic Surprise Take Home Kit

All Day 11/12 - 11/16
Kids, Teens, Adults
Wright Library
Registration
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Wright)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

The STEAMtastic Surprise is a hands-on, educational kit designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

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STEM Club - Science Fun!

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
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Event Description:

Rube Goldberg Machine

Have you ever played the Milton Bradley game of Mouse Trap?  That is an example of a Rube Goldberg machine which is a multistep chain reaction machine designed to perform a simple task.  T

Disclaimer(s)

The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

 

Upcoming Space & NASA Events