In this class, we will review the design and use of the mouse and keyboard, explore the features and tools at your disposal, and make sure you have time to practice using what we've learned. No computer experience required. You do not need to register but space is limited. This class will be presented in both...
Discover and explore the spectacular world of birding. Learn about field guides, field trips, bird identification, birding optics, birding organizations, and bird apps. Connect with other individuals and help grow the birding community.
Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 6:00am - 8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon! Here, we’ll watch for hummingbirds, migrating orioles, and an abundance of other species....
Dig in, de-stress, and grow something beautiful with our hands-on gardening program for adults! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just curious about starting your first herb pot, this outdoor program offers practical gardening skills in a relaxed, social setting.
Librarian Rin will walk through the basics of the Silhouette Cameo Pro 4 cutting machine. Together we will cut out vinyl sticker faces to decorate jack-o-lanters, ghosts, and other spooky decorations! Note: Please take the online THINKspot Silhouette training on NicheAcademy and sign the THINKspot waiver to attend.
Staff from El Rio Behavioral Health Outreach. will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Monday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Mental Health Medication Management Help Substance Abuse Medication Management and Help Referrals to other El Rio Health clinics and...
Learn the function of a computer keyboard and how to operate a mouse. Learn basic computer functions and vocabulary. Maximum of 10 participants. Laptops and computer accessories will be provided. All classes will have take-home handouts and practice activity sheets.
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
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.
By focusing on imagery of animals, participants will create furry, spikey or scaly art to be printed on a variety of surfaces. Relief printing embraces texture and the balance of positive and negative space by carving into linoleum blocks to be printed with velvety inks. All required materials provided. Participants provide own aprons, if desired....
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...
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 on the first day of class or go to https://literacyconnects.org/computerbasics/ to register.
During our cool season the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are less active, watering frequency declines, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm season vegetables. So go for it! Learn about both in- ground and raised bed approaches, and the key steps to successful vegetable and herb gardening in the cool...
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 front desk. Registration is required for all sessions. Register by calling 928-213-2348 or visiting the front desk at the east library to check session availability.
In order to use the Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter, you must attend a safety training course. This course will go over: How to operate the Glowforge Pro The types of...
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...
Experience the Sonoran Desert like never before: through the lens of time. This photography series invites you to observe and document the quiet transformations of the natural world, culminating in a personal photo story inspired by the Garden’s upcoming LiDAR exhibit Desert Pulse. Whether using a DSLR or a smartphone, this class series will sharpen...
The University of Arizona presents a nationally certified, 6-session nutrition course that comes with full color weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! Join us for this great opportunity. Upon completing the six-week course for adults, class participants will graduate with a certificate from the University of Arizona. In order to get the certification, you must attend all six...
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase en línea 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...