Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library to Host YouthAstroNet Program in July

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Staff Report

Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host the YouthAstroNet program for students in 5th through 9th grade on July 2, 9, and 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at 1906 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg.

The program, offered in partnership with the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard & Smithsonian, allows participants to request telescopic images of the sun, moon, planets, and stars, then process, manipulate, and colorize the images using techniques similar to those used by real astronomers.

Pre-registration is required. To register, call (956) 383-6246 or visit the Reference Department.

Source – City of Edinburg Library and Cultural Arts