Public Libraries as Dynamic Community Resources for Advancing STEM Learning

Public Libraries as Dynamic Community Resources for Advancing STEM Learning:

From Books to Interactive Exhibits, Activity Kits, and Family Events

David Heil, Founding President * Maddie Zeigler, Board MemberFoundation for Family Science & Engineering (FFSE)

Libraries as Hosts for

Family STEM Events

Family  Science  and  Family  Engineering  are  full  of  fun,  hands-­‐on  STEM  activities  and  

planning  guidance  for  hosting  community  

events  for  children  and  families.  

Available  Program  Starter  Kits  have  

everything  you  need  to  plan  and  host  an  event  for  up  to  120  participants.

An Activity & Event Planning

Guide

Library Collaboration for

PreK STEM Learning

SEEDS  is  a  program  for  libraries,  schools,  and  

family  support  agencies  to  advance  school  

readiness  for  Pre-­‐K  and  STEM  learning  for  all  

kindergarten  students.

SEEDS  includes  STEM  books  and  activities  for  Raising  a  Reader  bags,  activity  kits  for  parents  

and/or  childcare  providers,  and  event  resources.  

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