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Bring Acts of Science: Connected to Your Library this April—Sign Up to Livestream! --> APRIL 2026 This April, during Citizen Science Month, and in celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, SciStarter and Arizona State University will rally thousands of volunteers worldwide to complete 2.50 Million Acts of Science. From snapping photos of nature and identifying animals online, to transcribing museum specimens, helping NASA classify space telescope images, playing games to accelerate Alzheimer’s research, or measuring air, water, and light pollution. There’s a way for everyone to contribute, anytime, anywhere. New! Acts of Science: CONNECTED! Each week during Citizen Science Month, SciStarter and Arizona State University will host a live, interactive virtual event featuring a citizen science project and the scientist behind it. As a satellite host, your organization can stream these events and engage your community using guided participation instructions and printable resources provided by SciStarter. These materials make it easy to lead hands-on activities and connect patrons directly with real research — all while contributing to a global goal of 2.5 million Acts of Science in one month. Find more information about 2.50 Million Acts of Science during Citizen Science Month here. This is part of America Gives, an initiative by America250 that encourages public service to commemorate America's 250th anniversary in 2026. 💡You don't need to be an expert! These events include set up time and Q&A;, allowing you to learn about the featured project with your audience. Libraries, museums, schools and other facilitating spaces are invited to host satellite events to livestream the virtual event and engage people in real time! We Are Seeking 250 Libraries and Museums We are looking for 250 libraries and museums to host satellite events that will livestream Acts of Science: Connected virtual events and bring these impactful engagement opportunities to as many communities as possible. SciStarter and ASU are collaborating with the Association of Rural and Small Libraries, STARnet, the Summer Reading Collaborative Program, Teen Science Cafe, NASA, the Association for the Advancement of Participatory Sciences, state libraries and others to find libraries and museums to host Acts of Science: Connected. This is an easy turnkey event that your library or museum can tap into! Each two-hour livestream event will raise awareness of and encourage participation in a citizen science project while addressing key barriers to public involvement in science, including limited awareness, the isolating nature of projects typically done alone, and insufficient understanding of tools or protocols. Hosting events in libraries and museums makes participation more social and fun by bringing people together to learn and contribute collectively, leading to deeper engagement and greater scientific impact. Be part of the largest effort to engage people in citizen science simultaneously and help make history, one act of science at a time! Choose one or more events to livestream! Dates, times and topics subject to change. Choose the session time(s) that works for you. Reminder: No prior experience needed! Event 1: Thursday, April 2, 2026- Do NASA Science; discover new galaxies, black holes, and uncover mysteries on our moon Afternoon: 11 am-1pm PT/ 2-4pm ET Evening: 6-8pm PT/ 9–11 pm ET Event 2: Friday, April 10, 2026 - Help transcribe documents in our National Archives to unveil American History Afternoon: 11am-1pm PT / 2-4pm ET Evening: 3-5pm PT / 6-8pm ET Event 3: Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Play an online game to help accelerate research on Alzheimer’s Afternoon: 11am-1pm PT / 2-4pm ET Late Afternoon: 3-5pm PT / 6-8pm ET Evening: 6-8pm PT / 9-11pm ET Event 4: Wednesday, April 22, 2026- It’s EARTH DAY! Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images Afternoon: 8-10am PT / 11am-1 ET Evening: 3-5pm PT / 6-8pm ET Event 5: Wednesday, April 29, 2026- Do NASA Science; discover new galaxies, black holes, and uncover mysteries on our moon Afternoon: 3-5pm PT / 6-8pm ET Evening: 6-8pm PT / 9-11pm ET Together, thousands of people, gathered in libraries and museums will learn about the project, do the same project together, ask the scientist questions, learn about the impact, and leave the event with a takeaway so they can stay engaged in the project and find thousands more on SciStarter. Livestream Host Criteria Participating libraries and museums will organize and host the event for their communities in their venue that should have an A/V system ( screen, audio, internet connection) capable of livestreaming the event. Ideally, hosts will provide computers or devices for attendees who need them. SciStarter will provide hosts with: A planning and promotional toolkit with text, images, and logos Promotional support to spread the word about the satellite event at your location Downloadable files for magnets, stickers, bookmarks, and other takeaways to sustain engagement; posters and signage. Webinars to help prepare host facilitators and instructions on how to ensure each Act of Science counts! Apply to be a livestream partner by clicking the Apply button below. Unable to host a livestream event? Join the Citizen and Community Science Library Network for information on how to invite your community to participate in Acts of Science: Connected from home and for more free resources to bring citizen science to your library or museum year-round. Sign Up to Be a Livestream Host By applying, you will receive ready-to-use materials, facilitator support, and access to inspiring and engaging virtual events to stream to your organization!Applications are open until Dec 15, 2025 Apply Now Questions? info@scistarter.org