[CASL-L] STAR Net June Newsletter

[Gail Hurley]

Sharing this newsletter with summer activities, resources and events!  Even one tied to the upcoming World Cup!

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Gail Hurley | Professional Development Coordinator & Special Projects, CT State Library, Division of Library Development | Gail.Hurley at ct.gov<mailto:Gail.Hurley at ct.gov> | Office: (860) 704-2223
http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/home | 786 South Main Street Middletown CT 06457 | Fax: (860) 704-2228


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Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1:55 PM
Subject: STAR Net June Newsletter

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June 03,  2026

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FREE PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION AT ALA!


Register now for this session!

Join the STAR Library Education Network (STAR Net) and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios to learn how to join the Science Across America Initiative for public and school libraries. This free session is limited to 100 participants, and you must register to attend. Please register as soon as possible so we can ensure you receive a personalized "Science Across America" story-wall map (by state or territory) to take home to your library. Extras will be available, but supplies are limited. To register, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8J6FVPN.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t.e2ma.net/click/i61j9k/6094u8/m9e3o9__;!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!hHApXLFOTpxcA-dJMkj1r7FbP-_I3j4d4H1mxL7YetT0VeBNqqvSTAc82uhmop8GeumHaQkAvkD1z4ytKVF09fxEBnTIBgCw$>

Walk-ins may be accepted as space allows. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided.

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LAST MINUTE DINOSAUR RESOURCES FOR SUMMER LEARNING!


Follow the link below to get access to Dr. B's Dino Drive! You'll find fun printable dinosaur goodies for summer learning. All resources are from the Michigan State University Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences!

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BRING NASA'S COSMIC PITCH TO YOUR COMMUNITY FOR THE 2026 WORLD CUP!


NASA’s Universe of Learning and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory invite you to host an engaging, timely science program connected to the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America: NASA’s Cosmic Pitch.  The program is also evergreen and suitable for youth soccer season(s) in your community.

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Library Programming Made Easy


A Year of Citizen Science Ideas for All Libraries
June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm MT
Join SciStarter for an interactive webinar on June 17 exploring 12 months of easy-to-implement citizen science programming ideas designed for libraries of all sizes and capacities.

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Join Science Across America Cohort 2: Free Resources and No Requirements!


115 Partner Libraries have already been chosen for this project, but we’re now opening applications for cohort 2, who will receive free resources, with only optional reporting requirements!

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NISE Network Online Workshop: Library Collaborations to Engage Local Public Audiences!


This workshop covered the Space Science Institute’s NASA@ My Library program and the STAR Library Network, highlighting how museums can partner with libraries across the U.S. to boost community engagement.

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Join the community!


Looking to collaborate with fellow library staff, discover exciting opportunities, and grow professionally? Join our community to access the latest activities, resources, and announcements through our unique social network.

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STAR Net is built upon a strong network of collaborators and partners, led by the Space Science Institute’s (SSI) Education and Learning Research team.

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