Stacey from Augusta reminded me about the upcoming Wisconsin Science Festival, October 15-18. This is a great opportunity to share science-related programming with your community and be part of a state-wide effort. And they are all set to help support a physically-distanced event–for any age! Options include a Badger Talk from a University of Wisconsin professor, participating in a BioBlitz (citizen science for all ages!), and more. It looks inspiring and positive, at a time when we are relying more than ever on the information science can provide us. I hope some of you can get your library involved.
The Importance of Teen Spaces in Public Libraries
Why a teen space? All people, including teens, benefit from informal public gathering places where they can interact or just share space with others. This is sometimes called a “third space”. Spending time with friends in an environment that is less structured than...