A Museum in a Library? Science, Literacy Blossom at Children’s Library Discovery Center

March 1st, 2012 | RESEARCH

The article discusses the Helen M. Marshall Children's Library Discovery Center in Jamaica, New York. The resource center is designed to encourage science learning, reflect the cultural aspects of Queens, New York, and allow students to engage in science experiments. Exhibits mentioned in the article include bug observations, color mixing, and using touch sensors to identify objects. Other topics discussed by the author include incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education, library outreach programs, and teenagers on the library staff.

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Sharon Cox, Author, Queens Library

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Publication: Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children
Volume: 10
Number: 1
Page(s): 16

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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM | Mathematics | Technology
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Library Exhibits | Library Programs | Public Programs