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...
Winter birding at Cienega Creek means things like sparrows, wrens, and sapsuckers. We will be searching for these and many other birds on this walk. Sections of the trail are...
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
The Superstition Mountains' mysterious history and natural wonder draws in visitors from around the world! On this desert adventure, you'll visit scenic viewpoints of the Superstition Mountains, Goldfield Ghost Town, Superstition Mountain Museum, and other notable points along the famous Apache Trail. Transportation included; lunch and add-on admissions or entertainment fees are the responsibility of...
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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Join us at the Velma Teague Library in our meeting room for this in-person book discussion on The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed science by Joyce Sidman. This is a hybrid program, meaning that we will also have a Zoom option. Please email the coordinator at [email protected] to obtain the Zoom login information. Explores...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Get help with a range of topics: Job Help (Résume, online applications, job searching) Wi-Fi printing Internet and Email Saving, organizing and printing files Transferring photos Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,...
In ocean waters lies a complex world. Acclaimed underwater filmmaker Howard Hall returns to NATURE with a never-before-seen look at how marine life co-exists in a marriage of necessity. The film shows examples of astonishing animal behavior and highlights the critical role biodiversity plays in maintaining a healthy ocean.
Stop by the Asante Library for technology help. Library staff will provide guidance on using library databases, e-books, online resources, and even provide basic instruction on popular software applications like Microsoft Office.
Take advantage of our 45-minute one-on-one help for anyone who needs basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies, and more. Adults 18+. Appointment required. Call or email to schedule an appointment. (623) 333-2665 [email protected]
Would you like to learn some quick and easy photo editing techniques? We will use Microsoft's Photo Gallery app to: Crop, Adjust exposure, Adjust color and white balance, Straighten Remove Red Eye Remove distracting objects from your photos, Create panoramic photos. Rename and organize your Photos Day Two: Please bring a flash drive with photos you...
Join us in the Downtown Library's Community Room for introductory technology classes. On April 16, we will cover internet basics, including how to use a web browser, how to use a search engine, how to navigate a website, and search engine tips and tricks. Computers will be provided for classroom use. Registration required.
Follow an insect's life journey as you become immersed in a miniature world where a leaf weighs as much as a car and one raindrop quenches the largest thirst. This...
GED and ESL Tutoring provided by volunteers will be available at the Main Library. Email Eva at [email protected] to connect with a tutor coordinator to match you needs with an available tutor. For more information, visit https://clcaz.net/ged-esl/.
Learn to be present during meditation and all other aspects of your life to enhance your health and well being. Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose to the present moment. It is a learnable set of skills that can be cultivated over time. Find out how practicing mindfulness can benefit your mind, your body and...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, growing food in the desert can be difficult. This class provides advice and tips on how to grow desert edibles in your garden that adapt better to our desert climate. You'll learn how to design your garden to be water efficient, how to prep your soil, become...
Join Ranger Shaun for a night hike along the lovely Metate trail by the light of the moon! Or the dark of the rainy night, who’s the say? Ranger Shaun’s headed out to the charming 2.1-mile metate loop for April’s gibbous moon. Weather allowing, we’ll see an always enjoyable Arizona sunset light up the sky as...