Harvard Diggins Library programs to explore NASA science, technology

The Harvard Diggins Library will host programs this fall exploring NASA’s newest next-generation telescope launch, part of a lineup of programming made possible through NASA My Library.

The Harvard library was one of 60 libraries selected from the estimated 150 that applied for NASA My Library, an education initiative created to increase and enhance STEAM - or science, technology, engineering, arts and math - learning opportunities for library patrons, according to a news release.

“We’re thrilled to have been selected,” library Director Karen Sutera said in a statement. “We look forward to introducing STEAM concepts to our younger patrons and to exploring the universe together with people of all ages during our public programs in 2021 and 2022.”

As part of the initiative, the library will receive training and resources to implement NASA events and programming, access to a university subject matter expert to support patron engagement and $1,600 for programming expenses.

After the programming geared toward the telescope this fall, Harvard Diggins Library will hold public programs that look at the first telescope images in the spring and participate in the Collaborative Summer Library Program over the summer, according to the release.

More information, including a program schedule, will be available in the coming months at www.harvard-diggins.org.