Catalina State Park has been beloved for decades by many but do you know how the park came to be? Explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today. Take a “behind the scenes” look at today’s operations and get a “sneak peek” at exciting new upgrades coming to...
Whether you're a first-time mom or this baby is number five or six, you can find help and support with breastfeeding at our FREE weekly breastfeeding support group. TMC offers outpatient breastfeeding support services, whether you deliver at TMC or not. Spend time with other moms and babies. Learn and share valuable parenting advice. Find...
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...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Learn the basics of using Gmail. Students must be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard. Free tickets are available at the Service Desk 15 minutes before class. The computer training room is located on the 1st floor near the Teen section.
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 / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...
A fiction book club with focus on health and medical topics. Join library staff and podcaster and M.D., Denise Millstine, to discuss fiction featuring health and medical topics. Listen to the podcast or read the book. An intermittent, informal conversation on books featuring health and medical topics. Pair with the Mayo Clinic Read. Talk. Grow....
Create a garden that benefits bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and beetles! Pollinators play an important role in our ecosystems, economics, and agriculture. We can all do our part to protect pollinators by changing the way we garden and embracing sustainable landscape practices that help pollinators thrive. Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer and Instructor for the...
Bring your family to the library parking lot to explore the wonders of the night sky! A Phoenix Astronomical Society EAA presenter will give you a tour of your night sky including planets, planetary nebula, star clusters, and possibly a supernova remnant. This basic lesson in astronomy is for all ages, showing a live view...
Presented by Christa DeCoursey, Steward Observatory Part of the STEWARD OBSERVATORY PUBLIC EVENING LECTURE SERIES Lavinia Steward made her historic contribution of $60,000 to the University of Arizona “…TO BUY TELESCOPE OF HUGE SIZE,” on October 18, 1916. However, the United States entry into World War I delayed the construction of the Steward Telescope...