Libraries as Community Hubs for Citizen Science
Upcoming Webinars and Professional Development Events
Webinar Recordings
Missed a Webinar? Stroll below or check out the SciStarter YouTube Channel for all past webinar recordings.
Citizen Science & Public Libraries: Community of Practice
Date: May 8, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Hosted by SciStarter, ECS Academy, and Public Libraries 2030 as part of the ECS project, these regular gatherings will connect public libraries interested in citizen science to share experiences, best practices, and guidance on developing their citizen science action plans. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to develop your citizen science program, this is your opportunity to collaborate and grow.
Celebrate Earth Day with Citizen Science
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM PT | 6:00 PM PT
Join SciStarter and STAR Net for a Citizen Science Earth Day Celebration at your library! This exciting event provides the perfect opportunity for community members of all ages to come together and engage in hands-on, impactful science.
Webinar Archives
Watch previously recorded webinars and download the slide deck for more information.
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!
Citizen Science at Your Library for Beginners
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.
Download the Slides
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!
