Plan & Promote Citizen Science Programs
Scroll down the page to find promotional resources and tips for using the kits to bring science to life at your library!
Image credit: Branson Merrill, SciStarter Ambassador, Farmington Public Library, Farmington, Missouri
Plan Your Event
Is your community interested in a particular topic, such as gardening or astronomy, health or the environment? Find related projects or browse Event Recipe Cards with step-by-step project instructions, tips to discuss the project’s scientific goals, and suggested follow-on activities to sustain engagement and to follow the project’s progress and outcomes!
Program Planning Tool
This document will help you organize event elements to meet your community’s needs.
Citizen Science Kit Building Guides
Put together a kit of materials for citizen science projects, a common “Library of Things” resource.
Event Recipe Cards
Plan your event in minutes! Choose a project that aligns with your community’s interests (and your capacity!).
GLOBE AT NIGHT PROGRAM
Host a Star Party to Measure Light Pollution
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 30–45 minutes, outdoors, at night
GREAT SUNFLOWER PROJECT PROGRAM
Host an Observation Event to Count Pollinators
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 45 minutes – 1 hour, outdoors
STALL CATCHERS CATCH-A-THON
Host a Catch-a-thon to Advance Alzheimer’s Research
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, indoors, on computers
FOUNDATIONS OF CITIZEN SCIENCE
Help People Learn About and Experience Citizen Science
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, indoors
INATURALIST PROGRAM
Host a Data-gathering Event About Local Biodiversity
Age Group: all ages
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, outdoors
iSeeChange
Help People Learn About and Experience Citizen Science
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Event Timing and Location: 1 hour, indoors
See all Event Recipe Cards
Visit our Google Drive to explore all of our Event Recipe Cards
Planning a Citizen Science Month Event?
Check out our Citizen Science Month Facilitator Resources.
Citizen Science Promotional Materials
Check It Out Logo
Program logo: Check It Out Program Logo that can be used in various program promotions.
Check It Out Poster
Set of two posters: Check It Out: Citizen Science at your Library program description poster and logo poster.
Feedback Posters – 18×24
Three different feedback posters that invite people to share their experience with citizen science using sticky notes.
SciStarter Poster – 18×24
Promotes participation in citizen science and introduces six featured projects on SciStarter.
Bookmarks
Set of four double-sided bookmarks featuring different citizen science projects. 2.5×8.5 inches.
Stickers
Round 1 ⅔-inch stickers. For use with Avery template 5293.
Buttons
Artwork for 3-inch, 2.25-inch and 1.25-inch buttons.
BookLists
A set of three booklists to connect reading to citizen science topics
Promo Photos and Social Media Assets
Promo Photos
Photos of citizen science in action that can be used in flyers, posters and other marketing materials.
Social Media Assets
Images to use, formatted for social media including Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
Citizen Science Kit Promotional Materials
If you’re looking for kit-specific promotional materials, check out the build-a-kit page. Each kit has a set of resources, including rack card designs, shelf-talkers, bookmarks, and more.
