Looking Up at the Library
To expand access to STEM-related learning tools and materials, the Library has partnered with 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.*
*All telescopes are temporarily unavailable starting Friday, Aug. 22 through Sept. 16 due to scheduled maintenance.
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
*All telescopes are temporarily unavailable starting Friday, Aug. 22 through Sept. 16 due to scheduled maintenance.
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.