Opportunities For The Library And Patrons

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 Teaming up with Maine State Library to introduce new technology to your libraries and patrons - 3D Printing  Put A Solar System In Your Pocket– You will learn an activity you can do with your kids in this hands-on experience with our Telescope guru and resident expert Ron Thompson  From Literature to Genomics Literacy – Unlocking the code of books and ideas, within the stacks, to engage patrons on the science and considerations of genetics and what is currently unfolding that affects all of us 3

 Eliminate the guess of whether or not anyone will show up to your program. The importance of publicizing your collaborations of Cornerstones. 4

 Mission  Building Library Capacity To Sustain Your Own Science Literacy Efforts  Creating Public Demand For Science  Cornerstones Products and Services  The Goal: The Program Continuum and the Opportunity 5

Mission Cornerstones of Science works with libraries to create science experiences that spark curiosity and foster a deeper connection to the world around us.

 Create Public Demand For Science  Pique Curiosity and Self Exploration - Loanable Science Tools, Exhibits, Interactive Science Kits  Science Cafes and the Science Community - Knowledge and understanding to inform civic, financial and community pursuits  Build Public Library Capacity - Empower library staff to provide ongoing access and opportunities to science experiences, tools and resources that connects patrons to the science community and where libraries can be become community science centers. “Build it and they will come” 7

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 A Friend of Cornerstones has generously donated 10 telescopes to be placed in libraries around the state and who do not already have a telescope.  If you are interested in being considered for one of these telescopes, there is a grant application in your folders.  We will also be announcing this through MELibs as well. 12

1. Any libraries currently providing science resources, tools, kits in your library? 2. What are some of the anxieties and concerns about providing science programs and resources in your library? 13