Looking Up at the Library
To expand access to STEM-related learning tools and materials, the Library has partnered with The Library Foundation, opens a new window and Dean Regas, opens a new window to circulate 15 Orion StarBlast 4.5-inch astronomical telescopes for use by library cardholders.
The telescopes are available to borrow for 7 days from the branch libraries listed further down on this page.*
*Telescopes are temporarily unavailable at the Northside, Green Township, Avondale, Mariemont, and Clifton branches for necessary repairs until further notice.
How to Check Out a Telescope
Checking out a telescope is easy! All you need is a Library card in good standing, with less than $10 in fines and/or no items 12 days or more overdue. Call or visit one of the branch libraries listed below to reserve a telescope for 7 days.
The telescopes must be checked out from and returned to the following branch libraries:
- Avondale Branch Library, opens a new window
- Clifton Branch Library, opens a new window
- Green Township Branch Library, opens a new window
- Groesbeck Branch Library , opens a new window
- Harrison Branch Library, opens a new window
- Loveland Branch Library, opens a new window
- Madisonville Branch Library , opens a new window
- Mt. Washington Branch Library, opens a new window
- North Central Branch Library, opens a new window
- Northside Branch Library, opens a new window
- Pleasant Ridge Branch Library, opens a new window
- Sharonville Branch Library, opens a new window
- Westwood Branch Library, opens a new window
- Wyoming Branch Library, opens a new window
*Telescopes are temporarily unavailable at the Northside, Green Township, Avondale, Mariemont, and Clifton branches for necessary repairs until further notice.
What's Included in the Telescope Bundle
You will receive training from a Library staff member when picking up a telescope. The telescope will come with two eye pieces, an Orion EZ Finder II Reflex Sight, a star chart, a detailed telescope instruction manual, and three books to help enrich your experience.
Want to get a head start before you search the stars? You can borrow the books included in the telescope bundle anytime with your library card, opens a new window.
Get Familiar With The Astronomical Telescopes
Watch this video overview featuring Dean Regas to learn more about using the telescopes.
Thank You to The Library Foundation
The telescope lending service is made possible through the generous support of The Library Foundation.
Find more information or make a gift online at SupportCHPL.org.
