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...
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 your smartphone, email, word processors, or basic computer operation. ¿Tienes dudas sobre tu computadora o algún dispositivo móvil? ¿Quieres practicar tus habilidades informáticas? Venga a trabajar con...
We will partially walk the old front 9 of this abandoned 200-acre golf course that has been turned into a Nature Preserve. While the number of bird species doesn’t usually exceed 25, they are plentiful. Driving directions: From Dove Mountain Road, take Tangerine Rd. east for 7 miles, turn left (north) on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.,...
Registration for class required. Open to ages 18+
Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
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...
Join Desert Foothills Library and Desert Foothills Land Trust for an outdoor Storytime adventure! We'll read a book about our beautiful desert together, then explore Saguaro Hill Preserve next door! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. Plan on being outside for about 20...
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 simple ways to make the foods you already love more nutrient-rich so you can feel better, support your body's healing, and fight inflammation. Maryrose Young is a Lifestyle Medicine physician at Sozo Lifestyle Medicine, a direct primary care practice that she and her husband opened. At Sozo she provides personal, easy access medical care...
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...
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, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Discover how to use your smartphone to capture meaningful images of your life, travels, family, friends and everyday moments. This six-part lecture series blends simple photography tips with hands-on shooting exercises - making it easy and fun to explore your camera's settings, modes, simplified editing tools and creative potential. In these six lectures, learn how...
Get creative and bring a little greenery into your home! Join us for a relaxing adult program where you’ll paint and decorate your own ceramic flowerpot. Afterward, choose a packet...
Join us in the Children's Place to create an introductory project with our Glowforge Aura. Participants will create a design for the Glowforge Aura laser cutter using a free vector graphics editor. Participants will need to return to pick up their design at a later date. No experience necessary. This program is designed for adults...
Discover the art of Japanese moss ball planting, where you will learn how to create your own living sculpture using houseplants that do well in our unique climate. This relaxing workshop will guide you step-by-step in crafting a beautiful Kokedama to take home. A $20 supply fee will be collected by the instructor at...
Discover the incredible parks and recreational opportunities right in your backyard at our November 4th Foothills Speaker Series event, "Your Community Parks." Join us at 6 PM at the Holland Center for an evening with park leaders Sarah Webber (Arizona State Parks and Trails), Jennifer Waller (Maricopa County Parks), and Claire Miller (City of Phoenix...
In this fun, hands-on class for adults, you’ll learn how to sew a stylish long dress jacket using a versatile New Look pattern. Perfect for adventurous beginners ready to grow their skills or intermediate sewists looking for a new challenge, this class will guide you step by step from fabric to finished garment. Bring your...