Phoenix Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive
Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.
Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.
French Joe Canyon was legendary years ago as the one reliable spot for Rufous-capped Warblers in the country but it also harbored a nice diversity of species and at this time of year, who knows what we’ll discover. We’ll leave the cars and walk along level trails through oak scrub/grasslands up to the spring to...
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...
The Avian and Wildlife Protection Program at APS will be holding a fishing line clean-up at Lake Pleasant. Please join us as we make the shoreline a safer place for all wildlife. Volunteers will be working in the elements and walking on uneven and rocky surfaces- a volunteer must be able to walk on these...
Join us to start on the back patio of the nature center and observe and identify the various birds at our bird feeders. Then we will venture out on a short walk via a trail to see what else we can identify. Please bring water, binoculars (some are available) and wear close-toed shoes. No pets...
A leisurely bird walk through the desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve. Cienega Creek is a nice birding with the opportunity to see birds of desert and riparian...
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. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Watch the live stream in person: Walton Center for Planetary Health - Auditorium 107 Los Angeles Times climate reporter Ian James will host a discussion with fellow environmental journalists Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin, co-authors of the new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. They will be joined by book protagonists and activists Brenda...
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative Earth Day hike about the native plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Today is Earth Day, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: by enjoying our spectacular Sonoran Desert! Come along and learn more about the amazing plants and animals that call the Sonoran...
Earth Day 2025...Stop by Bagdad Library and grab your take & make kit to create your own bird feeder cone! Kits will be available during library hours and while supplies...
Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. The tour may last...
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...
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 first day of class or go to https://literacyconnects.org/adult-programs/ to register.
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...
Taste your way through Arizona's largest combined brewery and distillery! Take a privately guided tour to learn about the science and art behind some of San Tan Brewery's greatest craft beers and spirits. Afterward, enjoy an independent lunch in downtown Chandler at San Tan Pub. Transportation and tour fees are included; lunch and purchase of...
Memory cafe provides an opportunity for caregivers and people dealing with memory impairment or loss to engage in shared activities which will help spark memory and conversation. Activities will include crafts, simple games, and engagements with art and music meant to help draw feelings and memories to the surface for discussion. Memory cafe is also...
Join exhibiting artist Lex Gjurasic for a talk and tour of the works in the gallery, followed by a craft workshop creating three-dimensional flowers. Space Limited. Collect a ticket at the Gallery@ The Library up to 30 minutes prior to the event. Join exhibiting artist Lex Gjurasic for a workshop and gallery talk. Participants will create...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Kevin hosts a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and documents...
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...
Join the Natural History Institute and OLLI for a talk by archaeologist Michael Kellett on his research on obsidian trade routes among prehistoric peoples in West-Central Arizona. In this presentation, local archaeologist Michael Kellett, M.A., will present his research on prehistoric obsidian acquisition in the Northern and Southern Sinagua, Prescott, and Cohonina culture areas. Kellett...
Computer Basics class with Librarian Kristi King.
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 night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
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 class will be taught in English. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something to...
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 frontlines where few have gone. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about natural disasters Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Proven techniques to help all your plants survive 100+ degree temperatures. Learn which plants are known to thrive in the heat. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
Let's take a closer look at password managers and discover how they can make managing your passwords easier! We'll explore a range of different password managers together and even do...
Come hang out with us anytime between 5-7 and use scrap paper and other recycled materials to make bookmarks! Everyone of all ages is welcome! No registration required. All supplies provided - just bring your creativity.
The Shipeks will take you on a guided tour of their property, including extensive rain garden and stormwater harvesting basins, native plant cooling strategies, and food production, on their 1...
Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless or advanced point-and-shoot camera, you’ll take better photos if you master a few basics. Learn to get the most out of your camera as you discover key functions of your camera, practice tips for composing a good photo, and editing your shots at home. *This class will focus on...
If you have old t-shirts lying around you can turn them into a work of art! Join us in celebration of Earth Day where we will be making t-shirt wall art. Some materials will be provided - please bring your own t-shirts. Registration is required for all participants. Ages 16+.
Patrons are invited to put their building skills to the test by assembling their own Useless Box with provided parts. Supplies will be limited. Ages 18+.
Join us to observe the Moon, Planets and Stars at the Library! This event is open to the public Telescopes provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club
The desert southwest is the ‘astronomy capital’ of the United States. Here the sky is always a source of spectacle, inspiration, and discussion. Astronomers and quality optical telescopes provide a unique experience of direct observation of the Moon, planets, their moons, galaxies, star clusters, and gaseous nebulae. You’ll be awed by this natural spectacle! The...