Description: Learn about personal care products: typical formulations and how they work, hazards, and alternatives. Attendees can make requests during the webinar for specific products they would like me to cover, including, Soap and detergent liquids and bars Deodorants and antiperspirants Toothpaste Shampoos, Conditioners Hair dyes; Hair decolorizers & bleaches Permanent waves & straighteners Nail […]

What causes eclipses? Why are they so rare? Why are lunar eclipses more common than solar ones? Do other planets have eclipses? Find out the answers to some common questions like these, and then dive even deeper into how these phenomena help us explore the galaxy and understand our place in the universe. The program […]

Join us to meet a few observatories and science organizations from around SCRLC's 14-county region. Find out what they are doing—and how you might engage. The eclipse is a few-hours event, but the observatories and science organizations provide on-going involvement and nurture a love of astronomy and science. This is an opportunity to engage and […]

"Making the link between structural inequities and health disparities: Implications for community based helping professionals" was presented by Dr. Emily Spence, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Health Equity at the UNTHSC School of Public Health on October 11, 2023. During this Lunch and Learn, we will view the recording of that program and there […]

Many of SCRLC's 14 counties (and beyond) will experience a partial eclipse. How do you safely view a total or partial solar eclipse? What if you do not have eclipse glasses? Join author, astronomy professor, and avid amateur astronomer Phil Harrington for this discussion. You will learn how to: Be able to tell safe eclipse […]

The Eclipse Soundscapes Project is a NASA Science Activation-funded project focused on the following science question: How does life on Earth, specifically wildlife, respond to eclipses? Participants will document changes in animal behavior and sounds during the eclipse. There are multiple ways to participate and earn certificates: learn, observe, collect data, and analyze data. Then […]

As an introduction to graphic medicine, graphic novels and comics with a health, wellness or disease theme, with an emphasis on graphic medicine and health literacy and community engagement, this webinar is a chance to discuss what graphic medicine is, what resources and titles are available, and how libraries are using graphic medicine to support […]

Join us as Dr. Walt Aikman helps us think about selecting and caring for trees as our climate warms and invasive species challenge the sustainability of our yards, our parks, and our communities. After this program, you will: Understand the importance of trees in our communities Understand the impact of invasive species on our local […]

Catalogers in the United States primarily use Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) to describe the resources in their libraries, but sometimes, there isn't an LCSH term that is the right fit. Sometimes, terms are too broad or too narrow; occasionally, terms are simply outdated, and unfortunately, some are pejorative. When that happens, it's time […]