Webinars and Professional Development Events
SEP 15
Zoom
Here’s How to Make Your Library a Community Hub for Citizen Science
Discover how your library can become a community hub for citizen science. Join Arizona State University and SciStarter to explore free training, ready-to-use programs, and professionally designed resources that make it easy to connect patrons of all ages with real scientific research.
Bonus: Get an exclusive preview of Citizen Science Month this April, including new resources and ideas to help your library start planning early. It’s never too early to prepare!
OCT 28
Zoom
Plan Now for Citizen Science Month 2027
Join Arizona State University and SciStarter to prepare for Citizen Science Month 2027. Get free training, ready-to-use programs, promotional materials, planning tools, and funding opportunities to help your library inspire participation in real scientific research during April’s global 5 Million Acts of Science campaign.
Leave ready to help your community discover that anyone can contribute to real scientific research—one Act of Science at a time.
JAN 27
Zoom
(Science) Mysteries Await at Your Library
In partnership with the Collaborative Summer Library Program, SciStarter will again provide resources to support your 2027 summer programming and level up your STEM offerings.
More details coming soon!
Webinar Archives
Missed a webinar? Watch previously recorded webinars and download the slide deck below for more information.
To view all past webinars, check out the SciStarter YouTube Channel!
Library Programming Made Easy: A Year of Citizen Science Ideas for Your Library
Hosted on June 17, 2026
Discover 12 months of easy-to-implement citizen science programming ideas for libraries in this recorded SciStarter webinar. Learn how to engage your community with flexible, no- and low-tech activities backed by free resources and practical planning tips.
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Citizen Science at Your Library, an Overview
Hosted on September 27, 2023
Join the National Citizen and Community Science Library Network team to learn about the benefits and opportunities of becoming a community hub for citizen science. This webinar is designed for libraries new to citizen science and SciStarter.
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SciStarter LIVE: How You Can Fight Mosquito Borne Disease this Spring by Mapping Mosquito Habitats
Hosted on April 8, 2025
Track mosquito populations and the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses! Watch the recording of this webinar as presented by SciStarter and The GLOBE Program to explore GLOBE Mosquito Habitat Mapper and discover how libraries can integrate this citizen science project into programs using hands-on activities, games, and citizen science kits!
Pollinator Palooza: Tools and Resources to Plan Your Pollinator Event
Hosted on April 19, 2023
This event is presented by the Citizen and Community Science library network to support libraries and other community-based organizations to develop nature and pollinator-focused programming for their community.
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Additional Learning Opportunities
Take self-guided online tutorials and earn a digital badge and certificate.
Foundations of Citizen Science training module
Learn the basics, discover why participation in scientific research matters, participate in projects, and make the most of SciStarter.
Citizen Science Ambassador training module
Learn how to introduce citizen science to others in your community!