Mission

To connect children and adults to science and technology through superb books, programs, and opportunities for public involvement in current scientific issues.

National Initiative

Cornerstones of Science is the brainchild of Lee Grodzins, Professor of Physics Emeritus at MIT who together with the Curtis Memorial Library in Maine established and coordinates this national program.  Learn more about the national initiative as well as Cornerstones books, websites of the month, and programs by visiting their website at http://www.cornerstonesofscience.org/

Cornerstones Programs at Tempe Public Library

Kinder-Science:  story hour hands-on learning for 5 & 6 year olds & parents

Nature Detective: book based program exploring nature for 7 to 9 year olds

Saturday Science:  hands-on, book based program for 9 to 12 year olds

Read, Write & Win:  Annual science book review writing contest for youth in grades 3 through 12

Cornerstones of

Science Books

A goal of this program is to identify superbly written, accurate, and stimulating science books and other media for children and adults.  Visit our kiosk in the Youth Library for a selection of books which have been selected as Cornerstones of Science books or nominated for this honor.  A list of the Cornerstones of Science books as well as the nominated books is available on the national website.

Cornerstones of Science Websites of the Month

Every month, a new list of websites is available at the Cornerstones of Science kiosk.  These websites are also available on the national website.