Citizen Scientist sessions at libraries

The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) invites the community to celebrate Citizen Science Month with special events throughout April.

The Citizen Scientist program is a way for people to assist professional researchers in gathering valuable data.

Deborah Fagnan, SCLS youth services coordinator, recently became a Citizen Science Ambassador for SciStarter, a global hub that connects people with real-world scientific projects.

”Curious about the world around you? Want to contribute to real scientific research? Come to the library!” she said. “You don’t need to have any special background in science and citizen scientists of all ages are welcome.”

Learn how to become a Citizen Scientist as these sessions:

• 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Louise Childs Branch, 21 Stanhope Sparta Road, Stanhope.

• 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Sussex-Wantage Branch, 69 Route 639, Wantage.

• 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Dennis Branch, 101 Main St., Newton.

These drop-in sessions include information on the Great Sunflower project and sunflower seeds (while supplies last).

• 4 p.m. Monday, April 21 at Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike, Frankford.

Learn how to help classify beluga whale photographs for an ongoing research project. Registration for this event begins April 7.

All events are free and open to the public, and all materials will be provided.

For information about SCLS programs and events, go online to Sussexcountylibrary.org or call 973-948-3660.