Library Programs

Boy holding a meteorite in front of bookshelves.

Plush planet toy illuminated by flashlights.

Woman looking at a Sunspot solar viewer.

Playdough model of an extraterrestrial creature.

A woman showing a picture to children.

Group of people in a dimly lit room.

Step into the cosmic realm with Dudley Observatory's captivating outreach programs tailored for libraries and their curious patrons! From awe-inspiring lectures to interactive scientific demonstrations and experiments, our Dudley at Siena astronomer - Dr. Mindy Townsend will bring the wonders of astronomy and science directly to your doorstep.

Lectures and hands on Astro Labs are available with both predesigned content or we can customize topics and engaging activities suitable for your patrons ages 5 and up.  Explore the universe with us for just $175 per hour and embark on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos.

Reach out to us at info@dudleyobservatory.org for more information and to begin designing your library outreach programming today!

If you would like a more immersive nightsky planetarium experience, our StarLab portable planetarium is also available to travel to our library partners. More information about StarLab such as pricing and space restrictions can be found here: https://dudleyobservatory.org/starlab/

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