Stop by an information table where Ranger Shaun will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. : Ranger...
Fort Lowell Park, an urban park located in central Tucson, draws a wide variety of bird species with its habitat mix of open fields, desert scrub, and trees. We’ll look...
This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling,...
Every second Thursday of the month, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM At Mission Garden, meet at the front gate FREE Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's...
Now that you have those cool new toys, come with Ranger Shaun out into the desert and learn to use them! After learning about the Citizen Science apps (and maybe...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a...
Join Mission Garden to plant agave, inspired by Indigenous plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future...
Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history....
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, what to do with your...
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!
Bring your littles to the Highlands Center for some family fun in the forest. We will meet in Forest Play on select Thursday mornings to read stories, play games, make...
Prescott Valley Public Library will be offering a Beginning Computer Skills course. In this course, learners will be introduced to different types of computers and their parts. They will practice...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10...
Join us for STEAM self-paced activities geared towards 0–5-year-olds. This drop-in program encourages children and adults to explore together via different hands-on stations. Held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of...
Think like a scientist while engaging in playful exploration. Each day of the program brings new and exciting challenges for growing minds. (ages 2-5 / 90 min / 6-week series...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Nikki will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki...
This program invites 3-5-year-olds and their caregivers to explore the exciting world of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. *Spots and supplies are limited!* 04/10 - Surface Tension: How many...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Join Dr. Ted Fleming to learn more about these fascinating flying mammals! We’ll explore the diversity of bats, their importance in ecosystems across the world, and hear about Dr. Fleming’s ongoing...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...
If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on...
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...
April: Design and cut your own vinyl stickers! Explore your creative side. Each month learn a new creative skill or technique to make something unique. Activities are designed for those...
Join us at Cholla Library's Brand-New Mach Two maker space! Come discover how you can use Tinkercad to simulate intricate marble runs, swinging pendulums, and even speeding cars in Tinkercad's...
This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are...
Join us at the library for planned fun! This time is designed for school-age children to have opportunities to craft, build and create. April 10th- Slime This program is intended...
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...
Do you like science? Are you creative and like making things? Then our Maker Fun program is for you! Join us for hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities and projects.
Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance....
Presented by M. Akif Sarikaya (Quaternary Geologist, Istanbul Technical University, Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences) Part of the Geosciences Colloquium Series This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers...
Create a personalized cup coaster using the Glowforge. No experience necessary. Ages 12-18 Registration is required and spots are limited.
Teens Things: Celebrate National Library week by decorating a canvas tote bag perfect for carrying your library books! We will use the Cricut cutting machine, iron-on vinyl, and fabric markers...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Thursday from...
Parents/Guardians will learn how to set up Android parental controls and secure their child's devices. In this hands-on workshop, instructors will guide you step-by-step through the parental control features on...
We will meet out front of the clubhouse and start by checking the back patio overlooking the pond for the aquatic birds. Typically we see American wigeon, Great Egret, Ring-necked...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Poem Sculptures. This month, our Maker Focus is Verses in Bloom in Celebration of Poetry Month! In this hands-on project we'll use...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
Build, program, conquer! Our LEGO Robotics class inspires confidence and critical thinking with LEGO Spike. Participants collaborate to tackle robotic challenges, fostering teamwork and innovation. Join us for a hands-on...
In this class for elementary and middle school students, kids will learn basic sewing skills, including threading a needle, simple stitches, and creating a fun, hands-on project to take home....
This event is free. All gifts are appreciated—they help the garden grow. Come experience an agave roast and learn about these plants’ many uses! Members of the Kumeyaay tribe, led...
Join us for an 8-hour Sewing for Adults class, where you’ll learn the basics of sewing, including how to operate a sewing machine, follow simple patterns, and complete your first project....
Join Dr. Maurice Crandall for a talk demystifying Indian gaming and casinos from an environmental, economic, and Indigenous perspective. Of the many developments in Indian Country over the past fifty...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...