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...
For out-of-town visitors and those new to the Sonoran Desert, Tohono Chul’s easy-walking trails and beautiful gardens provide close-up looks at many of the typical birds of the Sonoran Desert. Of the more than 500 bird species that spend time in Arizona during the year, 140 are known to have visited Tohono Chul, and on...
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of historic Canoa Ranch where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, then caravan in our respective vehicles a short distance up Desert Tortoise Rd. or Two Cow Rd. where we can scan the lake for water birds with a...
Patagonia Lake is one of the best places in all of Arizona to go birding and offers a good selection of waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. We’ll start on the “Birding Trail” on the east end of the lake and walk along the Sonoita Creek for around a mile. After walking the trail for a while...
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio in...
Learn techniques for powerful composition with attention to lighting and practice making photos with fresh perspective in the autumn infused gardens. All camera types and skill levels are welcome. Instructed by Joanne West. Garden admission included.
Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home. This month, we are celebrating quince! Quinces (membrillos in Spanish) were most likely first introduced into the Tucson Basin by Spanish missionaries at the end of the 17th century. They flourished here and...
Every bag of trash counts! We are heading out to the Loop along Julian Wash to pick up trash and keep our creeks and arroyos clean. The Julian Wash area stretches the southern part of our city, and much of it and its floodplain is full of trash. Join us as we work in the...
Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact...
No computer experience? Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard and get help becoming familiar with a computer. Laptops will be available to use in class. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through...
Thyme to see what’s blooming. Feel the soil and test out your green thumb while learning about the benefits of gardening. Plant a seed; you never know what will grow.
Aging is inevitable but doing it in the healthiest possible way is in your control. Dr. Porter will review key concepts, daily lifestyle practices & nutrition basics that affect the aging process to decrease risk of dementia & allow you to age gracefully while living your best life!
Sign up to meet one-on-one with library staff that can help you learn the basics of either our Bambu A1 3D printer or our Cricut cutting machine. These two devices have endless possibilities on what they can create.
Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the trails, scenery, wildlife, and other resources that each of Maricopa County Parks have to offer to visitors. Free trail maps for all parks will be available to take, as well as information on the Maricopa Trail, the 100 Miles in 100 Days hiking challenge, and fliers for upcoming...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk ...
This training teaches participants how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and respond by administering Narcan nasal spray. The training is designed to be engaging and informative, with opportunities for questions and discussion. Participants will be provided with a free Narcan kit to take home. Presented by Melissa Miller, a case manager with the Pima County Health Department
Arizona wildflowers are stunning—but also unpredictable. What makes one year a spectacular bloom and another a disappointment? And how can you improve your chances of growing wildflowers successfully in your own landscape? Join this Master Gardener presentation to explore the secrets behind wildflower success and learn practical tips to bring more color to your garden....
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...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort...
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once...
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, humpback whales have made an extraordinary recovery. Today, Western Australia has the largest population of migratory humpbacks in the...