New Service: Telescope for Loan

Blue Hill, Maine - The Blue Hill Public Library will begin loaning an Orion “Starblast” 4.5 inch reflector telescope to patrons on Saturday May 10th.  The circulation period will be one week and patrons can place holds on it just like any book or video using the Library’s online catalog or by calling the Library at 374-5515. The telescope will only be checked out to adults and must be transported in a car. The Library will help make arrangements for transportation if needed.

The telescope was purchased with a grant funded by the National Science Foundation and administered by Cornerstones of Science and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), two non-profits based in Maine. Cornerstones of Science works to increase scientific literacy by strengthening public libraries’ capacities to serve as gathering places for informal scientific discovery. MMSA works to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics education from kindergarten through college in Maine.

Patrons checking out the telescope will get a short lesson in its use, and an up-to-date star chart to aid in the location of particular stars, planets, etc.  For more information call Pat at 374-5515 or visit our events calendar at www.bhpl.net.