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.
Spend the morning hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard. Participants will hike for 3 miles through rolling hills and sandy washes on the North Loop trail. The trail is rated as easy and only has a few...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...
Basic computer skill classes offered at the library.
Registration for class required. Open to ages 18+
Google Sites es una herramienta sencilla que te permite crear tu propia página web. Puedes usarla para un portafolio personal, un sitio para tu negocio, proyectos escolares o compartir información con tu comunidad. Todo se guarda automáticamente en la nube y puedes colaborar en línea. Este curso será en dos sesiones y aprenderás: Octubre 21:...
Experiment with different tea leaves and ingredients to create your own personalized tea blend to take home.
ome down to the YRCC every Tuesday for free blood pressure checks!
Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
Do you have questions about your computer or any mobile device? Do you want to practice your computer skills? Drop in to work with our library staff to learn about...
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 more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension provides monthly Master Gardener Presentations each 3rd Tuesday from 1-2pm. Lecture topics change each month and are applicable to our community. No presentations in the...
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors, namely snakes!- devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to pet our friendly gopher snake, learn about the unique characteristics of...
We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group! Connect with others who are navigating similar experiences and gain valuable support, advice, and understanding. Our group is led by a trained facilitator and a community member, ensuring a welcoming and informative environment for all. While caregivers are attending the support group,...
Discover your artistic talent and learn skills in this fun class! We will create mountain landscapes with our imagination and gain inspiration from the ranges that surround us here in Tucson. We will do a series of quick color studies and will complete 1-2 finished watercolor paintings. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Limited to...
Join Dr. Jonathan Parrott, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, to learn about the fascinating world of forensic entomology — the use of insects in solving crimes! Discover how tiny clues left by insects can offer big insights to crime scene investigators and scientists. Dr. Parrott will also share innovative research from Arizona State University, showing...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Learn how to recycle your kitchen & yard waste into super-healthy organic matter for your garden. No room for a compost bin outside? We will also discuss Vermiculture: how to raise worms to do the composting for you. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
People use this word-processing application to create letters, memos, forms, reports, and labels. Learn to make edits, format text, use spell check, copy and paste text, and—if time permits—maybe more! Prerequisite: Mouse and keyboard skills. The second class is on Tuesday, October 28, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please...
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 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...
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...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...
Discover your artistic talent and learn skills in this fun class! We will create mountain landscapes with our imagination and gain inspiration from the ranges that surround us here in Tucson. We will do a series of quick color studies and will complete 1-2 finished watercolor paintings. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Limited to...
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...
Develop water harvesting skills with this free in-person class from Watershed Management Group. Our instructors will teach you about passive rainwater harvesting, active rainwater harvesting, and how to qualify and apply for Tucson Water's Rainwater Harvesting Incentives Rebate Program. Learn how to save municipal water while supporting a productive oasis or even to drink rainwater. The course includes a...
Join us to design and create your own custom mug. We will use Cricut Design to create your look and then using the Cricut machine, infusible ink, and a mug...
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...
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...
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 reference desk. Registration is required for all sessions. Register by calling 928-213-2331 or visiting the reference desk at the downtown library to check session availability.
Celebrate the spooky season by making a Halloween Terrarium. All materials will be provided. Registration required for all participants and must be 18 or older.
Come learn small steps to transform your outdoor spaces for wildlife and create a joyful refuge at home. Danielle Carlock, founder of the Native Seed Library will be presenting. Offered in partnership with the South Mountain Community College.
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...
Discover how southern Arizona's spectacular landscapes - from Sedona's red rocks to the Garnd Canyon - were shaped over eons of geologic history.