Help Expand Astronomy Access
Support from donors, volunteers, organizations, and community advocates helps bring astronomy experiences to libraries and communities around the world.
The Library Telescope Program helps communities experience astronomy through sustainable telescope lending, volunteer engagement, training resources, and community-centered outreach.
Every contribution helps strengthen programs that make astronomy more accessible, approachable, and available to the public.
Whether you support through funding, volunteer service, partnerships, or advocacy, your involvement helps expand opportunities for lifelong learning and discovery.
Astronomy Access by the Numbers
Communities around the world are discovering astronomy through sustainable lending programs and outreach initiatives.
1,200+
Participating Locations
Libraries and organizations helping expand astronomy access.
Thousands of
Telescopes in Circulation
Supporting hands-on learning and exploration.
Multiple
Countries Served
Helping communities discover the night sky.
Choose Your Pathway
Every supporter contributes differently. Explore the opportunities that best align with your interests, expertise, and resources.
Donate
Financial support helps expand astronomy access, develop training resources, support outreach efforts, and strengthen long-term program sustainability.
Sponsorships & Collaborations
Organizations, businesses, foundations, and community groups help expand astronomy access through funding, expertise, and collaboration.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Volunteers help strengthen astronomy outreach, public engagement, educational programs, and community learning opportunities.
Community
Impact
Learn how community support helps libraries and organizations expand astronomy access and create meaningful educational experiences.
Why Community Support Matters
Support helps libraries and organizations provide astronomy experiences to people who may not otherwise have access to telescopes and observing opportunities.
Expand
Public Access
Support helps libraries and organizations provide astronomy experiences to people who may not otherwise have access to telescopes and observing opportunities.
Strengthen
Sustainability
Training resources, operational guidance, and community support help programs remain active and successful over time.
Encourage
Community Engagement
Astronomy creates opportunities for learning, curiosity, exploration, and shared experiences across all age groups.
Build
Long-Term Impact
Strong support networks help communities develop sustainable programs that continue serving patrons for years to come.
Astronomy Access in Action
Community support helps create astronomy experiences in libraries, schools, parks, and community organizations across the country.
Borrow a
Telescope
Patrons explore the Moon, planets, star clusters, and deep-sky objects through local astronomy lending programs.
Attend a
Program
Communities participate in astronomy events, workshops, presentations, and public observing opportunities designed for all experience levels.
Support
Learning
Astronomy creates opportunities for learning, curiosity, exploration, and shared experiences across all age groups.
Inspire
Discovery
Astronomy experiences spark curiosity, encourage lifelong learning, and create memorable moments of exploration and wonder.
Who Makes This Possible?
The Library Telescope Program grows through contributions from individuals, organizations, educators, volunteers, and community leaders working together.
Libraries &
Community Organizations
Participating organizations create opportunities for local residents to explore astronomy through lending programs and public engagement.
Volunteers &
Outreach Leaders
Volunteers provide outreach support, educational experiences, public programs, and community engagement opportunities.
Donors &
Sponsors
Supporters help strengthen program sustainability, educational resources, outreach efforts, and future growth.
Community
Advocates
Educators, astronomy enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters help expand awareness and participation.
Continue Exploring
Discover additional resources, programs, and opportunities that help strengthen astronomy access within communities.
Community
Impact
Explore success stories, milestones, and examples of astronomy access in action.
Volunteer
Network
Learn how volunteers help support outreach, engagement, and public astronomy experiences.
Libraries &
Organizations
Discover how libraries and organizations launch and sustain astronomy lending programs.
Explore
Astronomy
Families, students, educators, and lifelong learners gain access to astronomy experiences that inspire curiosity and exploration.
Help Communities Explore the Universe
A single telescope can inspire hundreds of patrons each year. Together, donors, volunteers, libraries, and community supporters help create opportunities for discovery that last for generations.
Our Goal
The Library Telescope Program™ empowers libraries to spark curiosity, expand access to astronomy, and foster community engagement through hands-on telescope lending – putting the stars within reach for all.