Mesa Public Library: Computer Basics
If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will continue to learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Laptops and mice...
If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will continue to learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Laptops and mice...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
El Rio Vivo is back for the 3rd year, with even more fun, art, music and food! El Rio Vivo celebrates the restoration of the Rio Salado by bringing together...
Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds. Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder,...
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for unstructured outdoor play! Kids can explore the Zoo’s “enchanted forest”, and caregivers can learn how to take nature play home....
Geometric Measurement is a complex topic for students. They often find themselves confusing different measures and it may feel like there are a million formulas. What if Geometric Measurement was...
The library will be attending the 3rd Annual Dementia Caregiver Summit! Join us to update your card and learn more about library resources and services to make your life easier!...
First Saturday of the month, 9-10am At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden Registration required. Register here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E350876&id=118 Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants...
See the Surprise Xeriscape Garden in a new light by joining a guided tour with our Master Gardeners or Water Conservation staff. The tours are a great way to learn...
This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available...
Families with children ages: 5-12. Use your imagination to create with building blocks Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and...
Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led...
This Very Difficult hike to visit these iconic rock formations will travel just over 9 miles with minimal elevation changes over 3½ to 4 hours. We will stop and enjoy...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!
Step back in time for some dino-sized STEAM fun! In this hands-on activity, young paleontologists will explore the fascinating world of dinosaur facts and measurements, comparing their own height, stride,...
Step into the Jurassic Sandpit and dig into dino-sized adventures all month long! Young paleontologists can uncover hidden “fossils” using brushes, scoops, and magnifying glasses. This hands-on pretend play experience...
Keep your eyes peeled… we’ve had reports of dinosaur sightings all around the Museum! You never know where one might pop up – scaling the Climber, stacking blocks, or showing...
Design, decorate, and wear your very own dino hat! Slip it on and let your imagination roar to life as you become a dinosaur for the day.
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...
Explore the wonders of the past and learn how it’s all applied to the present at March’s Science Saturday! Willow Bend and community partners will host hands-on activities, lessons, crafts,...
In this fun, hands-on Intro to 3D Printing class by Tynkertopia at TynkerSpace, kids ages 8–13 turn their ideas into real objects they can hold, using beginner-friendly design software and 3D...
Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches - like the upcoming Artemis II launch, and new...
Come join us the first Saturday of each month to find answers and support for Parkinson's Disease. Different speakers each month help shed light on this disease as we meet...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
Stop by to design a flying paper dinosaur, then send your creation gliding through the air as you imagine how prehistoric creatures might have moved!
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...
Learn how to build your author brand and grow your readership using social media. This session covers when to start your campaigns, what platforms to focus on, and how to...
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden,...
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...
October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under...
How do you take raw wool or cotton and make yarn? How did the Native Americans do this? What about the pioneers? Come and see how weaving is done. Learn...
This free, fun-filled, educational event features interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and math exhibits and demonstrations. No need to sign up. Just show up to Embry‑Riddle’s Prescott Campus during the...
There is something for EVERYONE at the Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Festival’s 50 acre village is filled with 16 stages of nonstop entertainment, music, comedy, falconry, dance, mermaids, and acrobatics....
Join us on the west patio at Saguaro for this fun and suspenseful activity. Try your hand at dropping eggs from on high and NOT BREAKING THEM! How is it...
Children will create shadow puppets to discover properties of light. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Are you looking for help with cell phones, tablets, laptop computers, or anything else that has to be plugged in? Join us at Mesquite Library for an informal session on...
In this workshop, you’ll design and 3D print your very own custom keychain. From initials and symbols to fun shapes, you’ll learn the basics of digital design, so you can...
A fun, beautifully animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins—revealing how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and how we are, quite literally, made of stars!...
Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led...
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,...
Researchers are confirming new exoplanet systems every day. How close are we to finding Earth-like planets in a solar system like our own?
Build, create, and collaborate at our TynkerSpace Monthly LEGO® Club, held on the first Saturday of March, April, and May and designed especially for high school students! Participants will take...
Design, create, and bring your ideas to life with 3D printing. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D design using Bambu Studio (Bambu Creation software). Students...
See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology.
The Master Gardeners present a workshop on "How to Correctly Irrigate Your Landscape Plants To Survive Year Round". Also learn proper planting techniques and soil amendments
Join us to celebrate the importance of pollinators! From bats to butterflies and bugs, you'll have a chance to help tell a visual story of some of our most important...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Need Math help? We've got you covered! Struggling with Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Get free, one-on-one tutoring with our local certified math teacher volunteer. Registration required. Ages 12-18.
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just...
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and Duplo® blocks will be provided. Ages 5-12.
Join Mission Garden in collaboration with the American Philosophical Society for a conversation about the histories and legacies of botanical gardens throughout the continent. The program brings together examples from...
LaterLab is the ultimate playground for innovation, creativity, and connection! Designed for Makers of all kinds, this hands-on space in CREATE at Arizona Science Center® invites you to bring your...
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...
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth,...
Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR136
POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION examines the lives of residents of Pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. through artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archeological...
Explore the Wild after the sun goes down. Join us at Veterans Oasis Park for an enchanting evening hosted by Chandler Nature Center that promises to ignite your passion for...
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for...
Star Party @ Tucson Mountain Park – Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area Tucson, AZ (right next to Sonoran Desert Museum) Viewing Location: Small side loop on East side of main...