Program Administration

Launching a Library Telescope or Binocular Program in your library has never been easier!

Start or Support a Library Telescope or Binocular Program at Your Library or School.

Since 2008, the Library Telescope Program has been supported by Public Libraries. Recent changes in the Library Telescope Program allow libraries to directly purchase a ready-to-go telescope to start or expand their library telescope program. 

Click on the resources below to learn how to start or support a telescope or binocular program at your library or school.

Launch a Library Telescope Program

Launch a Library Binocular Program

Find an Amateur Astronomer

Legacy Telescope Program

Themed Events

Awards for Volunteers

Our Goal

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.