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The Library Telescope Program fosters scientific literacy, stimulates interest in astronomy, and offers the awe and excitement of exploring the night sky to those who may have never looked through a telescope.
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Libraries Share Their Experiences – Wichita, Kansas
Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 09:00pm - 09:30pm
Eastern Time
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DATE: March 16, 2022
TIME: 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eastern Time
WEBINAR: March 16, 2022
PRESENTERS:
Sarah Kittrell, Westlink Library Branch - Wichita, Kansas
Jerelyn Ramirez, Kansas Astronomical Observers, Wichita, Kansas
MODERATOR:
Don Ficken, St. Louis Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Westlink Library Branch in Wichita Kansas launched their library telescope program in July 2021 with 15 telescopes. The program is proving popular with over 100 library patrons on the waiting list to checkout a telescope. The library will discuss the opportunities and challenges of implementing and operating the library telescope program in pandemic times and the role that the Kansas Astronomical Observers played in making the program a success.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
FACEBOOK LIVE
This program will be streamed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/librarytelescope
ZOOM WEBINAR
Signup for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VVpTukvqRrKaxmj7I0magw
After registering, you will receive access instructions to join the webinar.