2019 Resources
Resources for 2019 Space Summer Reading Resources
Contents
Contracts, Permission Forms & Sponsors
OKC Zoo and Metropolitan Library System
"Read for Adventure" from the OKC Zoo and Metropolitan Library System This spring brings a new venture for the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden and Metropolitan Library System with the statewide launch of their community literacy program, “Read for Adventure.” This successful promotion and partnership is going Oklahoma wide, welcoming every public library across the state to participate at no cost. Read the press release here and watch the promotional video here.
Hunger Free Oklahoma
Hunger Free Oklahoma, The Oklahoma Department of Education, and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries have partnered to provide the children of Oklahoma free access to healthy meals. You can read State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister's letter to Oklahoma Public Libraries and view her video here. All Oklahoma public libraries are welcome to participate. Qualifying information is included in the letter. You can contact Hunger Free Oklahoma for more information.
Workshop Handouts & Links
Space Summer Reading Presentation
Links for slides from 2019 Space SRP Presentation
- Mark Kistler
- “Alien in My Nose” by Trout Fishing in America, YouTube video, Website and CD
- “Zar and the Broken Spaceship” by Dino O’Dell, YouTube video and website
- Litespeed Airshow, $1400, from Tulsa (OK librarian recommended. Contact Heather at Wagoner for more information)
- Crypticon Kansas City
- Bill Nye
- Space Update - Planeterium Shows
- “Because Science” by Nerdist (not mentioned at the workshops —ab)
- Skyview Lite App by Terminal Eleven; SkyView® Lite by Terminal Eleven LLC — iTunes App Store
- “The Best Free Stargazing Apps of 2018” by Forbes
- Stories in the Sky Greek Mythology in the Stars
- Time Suck Podcast (adult humor) — Alien abduction
- NASA FREE images, video, and sound
- Storytime Underground Facebook Group
- ALA Think Tank Facebook Group
- Collaborative Summer Library Program and CSLP Facebook page
- Jonathan Ritchie, Chief Engineer, Virgin Galactic, from Cleveland, OK
- Virgin Galactic
- Bernoulli’s Principle contest or game
- 70th Explorers Garrison
- Rebel Legion
- Mandorlorian Mercs
- R2D2 Builders Club and Makezine: The Comprehensive Guide to Building a Realistic R2-D2 Replica
- Oklahoma FIRST Robotics and FIRST Organization
- Springfield Green County Library Teens programs
- Springfield Green County Library Childrens programs
- Rifftrax - similar to Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Storytime From Space - Astronauts read children's books in space
Google or search for these items mentioned in the 2019 SRP Presentation
- “Bookcart Drill Team”
- “Post-It Note Window Art Template”
- “Moon landing coloring pages” or “Astronaut coloring sheet” - you’ll want the image to print 11x17 or 11x14 - dome lids - Google “dome lids without hole”
- “Jet pack DIY”
- “Clothespin puppet templates”
- “Popsicle stick puzzles”
- “Clothespin puppet templates”
- “Lightsaber DIY” - train with a bubble maker
- “DIY bath bombs”
- “Moon dough recipe”
- “DIY sextant”
- “Sonic screwdriver DIY”
- “Space Diorama DIY”
- “Milliliter glass bottles with corks” on Amazon for Nebula in a Jar
- Puffy paint recipe
Even more ideas
- Heroes in a jar - run a picture through a shredder
- Crystal or grass growing station
- Hand scanner with freezer bag, foam board, and hair conditioner
- Checkout telescopes from the library
- Photo Op — masonite board, another board for the base, chalk paint, and cut a hole for the face. Repaint as needed.
- Beanie Baby drop contest - similar to egg drop contest
Volunteers
- YALSA's Intern Toolkit
- Inclusive Internship Initiative from Public Library Association. Note: The PLA website references Multnomah's Internship Toolkit. The link to that PDF is no longer working.
