We will walk a route that navigates habitats not normally visited at Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park) along with touching the traditional spots. This is not an easy ¾ mile walk around...
This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, and immerse yourself in the natural world. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 8 am and explores a different aspect of the park...
Join WMG Staff in the Tanque Verde Creek to conduct plant surveys! As part of our Arundo removal efforts, we want to better understand how these areas will change over time. To do this, we will be collecting plant data from many areas along the creek using a method called plant transects. You'll be accompanied by...
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....
Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona’s premiere birding locations. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway...
A hummingbird’s life history is an incredible miracle of evolution. They have the highest metabolic rate and the greatest metabolic range of any vertebrate. Everything from their iridescent plumage to their aerial acrobatics is a wonder to behold. Arizona has more species of hummingbird than any other state in North America. The smallest, the Calliope...
Join us for a unique craft! Each Crafting Together session provides an opportunity to create something new. Learn a new activity while you engage with the community, relax, and have fun. Neurographic art is a meditative art technique that uses organic lines and shapes to create a calming, visually pleasing artwork. It's based on the...
Stop by for basic help using computers, email, the internet, and other online library resources.
Learn to use the basic tools and features of Microsoft Windows. Previous exposure to personal computers, desktop applications and the Internet is needed.
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...
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 host 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...
Learn how to be safe online with accounts/passwords and avoid frauds/scams with Kristi King.
Most Arizonans are not originally from Arizona, and most come from places that are far greener and milder of climate than our desert. Gregory McNamee will discuss how we can learn to see the desert as a place of abundant life, beauty, and possibilities for happiness. Brought to you by the Arizona Humanities Location: Buckeye Valley...
Join us for a lecture on the Doolittle Raid. Afterwards try on our VR headsets and see if you can fly a WWII fighter plane. All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
Arizona is home to both the smallest, the Elf Owl and the largest, the great Horned Owl. Not only are there significant differences in their size, but in their biology and behaviors as well. Owls are cryptic, more often heard than seen which has earned them an almost spiritual reputation. Suggestions on how to locate...
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 US AT CHOLLA LIBRARY'S BRAND-NEW MAKER SPACE! Welcome to Computer Aid! This program is dedicated to teaching and reinforcing the fundamental knowledge needed to use a computer/laptop effectively. In this program, we will be covering the ins-and-outs of the nearly ubiquitous word processing program, Microsoft Word. Learn the basic tools and discover new features...
If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Thursdays at the library.
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk 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...
Learn about the diurnal and nocturnal wildlife of the Sonoran Desert and easy citizen science you can help with on this afternoon-evening hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for...
Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history, habitat, preservation and safety of each animal. (ages 6 & up / 45 min) **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick...
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:...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
This year's STEAM Night will showcase student artifacts that represent the Engineering Design Process and have vendors that will have hands-on activities for students, parents, and the community to interact...
Have you ever wondered how to use a 3D Printer, Cricut, or Poster Printer? Learn Basic Use and Safety (B.U.S.) of all the devices in our Makerspace and become certified to use all stations without supervision. Registration required and limited to 10 participants. For Ages 13+. The B.U.S. pass will require you to have an Apache...
Your washing machine can be a consistent source of greywater irrigation for high water use plants in your landscape like food producing trees and shrubs. Learn how to tap into this resource to help support your landscape and hydro-local living! This in-person class meets the requrement for Tucson Water's greywater rebate and walks you through the process...
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...
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...
Take a photographic tour with Lee Compton as he explores his extended back yard looking for creatures. He uses the word "creature" because it includes critters, but also plants and manmade objects that can be imbued with personalities through a camera lens. Lee trained as a molecular biologist. He is an enthusiastic amateur photographer. His...
Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting a program on Dynamic Duo: Soil & Roots, in partnership with Yavapai County Master Gardeners on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, from 5:30 to...
30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes are available courtesy of our volunteers.
Learn about the fascinating lives of bats and their importance to the ecosystem while you help take data to monitor their populations in Agua Caliente Park. Explore the nocturnal world of bats, beginning with an introduction to their diversity, biology, and conservation. The group then sets off on a casual stroll with bat detectors to...