Heil D. and Zeigler M. (2015) Public Libraries as Dynamic Community Resources for Advancing STEM Learning: From Books to Interactive Exhibits, Activity Kits, and Family Events Foundation for Family Science & Engineering

1. 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 Member
Foundation 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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