Learn about free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the free iNaturalist...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour...
Join Vera, an Arizona State Park volunteer and experienced birder, on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada and don't...
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...
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...
Using magazines, tissue paper, and other fun materials, make your very own garden collage as we celebrate the Earth and our “Earth Day Expo” Event on April 18th in the...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native...
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami bunnies for Spring!
We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group! Connect with others who are navigating similar experiences and gain valuable support, advice, and understanding. Our group...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
This class will teach entry-level computer skills. Participants will learn how to open a web browser, navigate internet searches, access and use email, basic computer safety, and more! Register the...
If you have basic computer questions, library staff will be exclusively available from 10am-12pm every Tuesday to help answer them.
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...
Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Math! This fun interactive storytime focuses on early literacy and STEAM based themes through stories and hands on activities.
Join us in the Children’s Garden to create your very own citrus cup bird feeder to take home and give our feathery friends a yummy treat!
Hoy en día, Internet es una herramienta fundamental para conectarse con el mundo: desde buscar información, comunicarse con amigos y familiares, realizar compras en línea, hasta encontrar oportunidades laborales. Esta...
Addressing the depletion of aquifers that support irrigated agriculture and provide drinking water for millions is a global challenge. Like many regional aquifers, the High Plains aquifer in western Kansas...
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 /...
Join the Natural History Institute and OLLI for a talk by archeologist Michael Kellett, who will share his original research on the Prescott Culture area. High Places: Reevaluating Hilltop Architecture...
Ladybugs are iconic but they are just one piece of the vibrant tapestry of beneficial insects that grace Tucson gardens. From parasitic wasps to graceful hoverflies there is a fascinating...
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...
The spectacular diversity and richness of the coloration of butterflies has for centuries captivated both scientists and non-scientists alike. In this talk Dr. Ron Rutowski will first overview scientific efforts...
Build your own video game with Bloxels! Our Bloxels kits will allow you to create platformer games with unique characters, levels, and stories. For teens and tweens.
During the time of year when the projects are the biggest and the tests most extreme, the library invites you to spend an hour chilling out with some adorable animals....
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store....
This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The...
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...
If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for...
Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games. This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.
Let’s play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks! Every Tuesday we’ll build something with a different theme every time. Don't worry - there's plenty of room to freestyle as well. Show off your...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO! Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO blocks will be provided.
Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history, habitat, preservation and safety of each animal....
Want to learn some code? Code Club meets weekly to explore a variety of different computer programming languages and logic. Coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. No registration...
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGOcreation. LEGOs Provided!
Something different for kids every week at your Vista Grande Public Library Makerspace. Art classes, building days, and more! Program is intended for kids ages 6-12. Children under the age...
Brick building with all supplies included. This program is for children ages 5-12, but younger siblings are welcome. We are committed to making our events welcoming and accessible for everyone....
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.
Join us for a game of chess or building with LEGOs.
Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public. Ages 5 - 11
Bring in one of your favorite paperbacks and learn how to rebind it. Ages 12 and up This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and...
For many students, multiplication and division can feel overwhelming—but the right tools can make all the difference! In this Making Manipulatives Make Sense (MMMS) session, we’ll explore how KP Ten-Frame Tiles can provide struggling...
Once a month we will offer open hours to experiment with different self directed STEAM kits such as bracelet making, paper airplanes, clay modeling, paper craft, building wooden models and more! Gather...
Attention: Brownies and Juniors! Join us for a fun and creative hands-on experience at our Soap Crafting Night! Girl Scouts will experiment with different colors, scents and textures to learn...
Cadette, Senior, Ambassador American Red Cross self-paced online training for certification in Babysitting skills, safety tips, and more. The purpose of this American Red Cross online training is to provide...
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus...
This program is for adults. Learn how to make professional looking flyers, social media posts, and presentations using the free, online graphic design site, Canva. ** This program is for...
Patrons 18 years and older are invited to create their own light up acrylic name badge. Start with a blank piece of acrylic, etch your name or a design, add...