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 guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
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...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Join our Weekly STEAM exploration program to explore STEAM concepts within our Monthly theme. This week, we will explore scales and balancing. Try filling baskets with different materials and explore...
In this class, you'll learn how to create, edit, and format typed documents using Microsoft Word. Familiarity with the mouse and keyboard is required. This class will be presented in both English and Spanish. En esta clase, aprenderemos las habilidades básicas necesarias para usar Microsoft Word con confianza. Aprenderá a crear, editar y dar formato a...
Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...
Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of your iPad by installing and managing apps, contacts, browsing with Safari or Google Chrome, downloading and reading books, playing games, checking email and messages, personalizing your device using settings and security. Bring your personal device and any passwords necessary. 2-Sessions - Class dates: 5/12...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...
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 teens. Bring your homework, your tests, your notes, everything you need to work on the grade you want. Tom Rogowski is a former high school...
Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting...
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.
Join us to design, build, and make at the library! Ages 3+
Join us at Cholla Library every Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM for a fun STEAM activity! Each week we will do a project with a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or...
Teens will get hands-on practice with STEAM skills such as design, engineering, and programming while building with LEGO®. LEGO® Education engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while...
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...
Join us at Palo Verde Library every Thursday for a STEAM activity, art project, game day, or another fun activity! *This program is best for ages 5 and up.
Drop in for afterschool fun with virtual reality gaming at the library! Ages 12 - 18
Come and hone your needle and thread skills and learn the ways of the cloth. Beginners welcome, experts appreciated! If you have a topic of concern, feel free to make a post and we will do our best to address it. See you there! Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A...
Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! This 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope...