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South Dakota State Library Services

A list of services provided by the South Dakota State Library.

Provided by StarNet, the SEAL kits provide a "program in a box" option for solar science at public libraries and include featured books, engaging activities, and solar viewing instruments. This easily integrated program option is a great fit for both before and after the October 2023 and April 2024 eclipses when interest may be especially high!  

These kits are for checkout to SD libraries to be used for programming. Libraries are not permitted to check these items out to patrons.

The Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program for libraries was created by StarNet with funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Click on the tabs in the box below to view the topics of the kits and the contents included in the two different kits:

Check out info

Ready to check out a kit?

  • SEAL Kit #2 (Younger Audience Kit)- Request through Share-It.
    • Can be sent through the courier or shipped directly. Please email Paul Giovanetti at Paul.Giovanetti@state.sd.us to determine the method.
  • The Multigenerational Kit (Solar Telescope) are checked out directly from the Madison Public Library and the Rapid City Public Library. This kit is large and does not go through the courier, therefore other arrangements must be made to pick up/drop off this kit. To reserve, contact the library below that you are closest to:
    • Rapid City Public Library - Call 605-394-6139 
    • Madison Public Library - Call 605-256-7525

 

Want to explore the kit contents?

Click on the tabs in the box below to view the topics of the kits and the contents included in the two different kits.

SEAL Kits

Telescope Kit                                       

This kit, containing solar viewing instruments such as a solar telescope and sunoculars, can be used for programming with a wide range of ages.
(This kid does not contain consumable items.) 

Materials/activities included:   

       

 

Book included:

Younger Audience Kit

This kit, containing solar viewing instruments such as a solar telescope and sunoculars, can be used for programming with a wide range of ages.
(This kid does not contain consumable items.) 

Materials/activities included:

 

Book included:

Resources to Explore

All SEAL resources can be found here!

This link will take you to the SEAL page that contains all the SEAL resources in one spot!

 

For Multigenerational Kit

 

For Younger Audience Kit