This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in...
This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 12 participants per group. Leader: Luke...
Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although thick sand is possible in some stretches. Don’t worry if you don’t have binoculars; the Ranger will have some to...
Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds. Join our beginner-friendly guided walk to explore this unique landscape with a variety of bird species. Tours are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
The Superstition Mountains' mysterious history and natural wonder draws in visitors from around the world! On this desert adventure, you’ll visit scenic viewpoints of the Superstition Mountains, Goldfield Ghost Town, Superstition Mountain Museum, and other notable points along the famous Apache Trail. Transportation included; lunch and add-on admissions or entertainment fees are the responsibility of...
A new class where students will be alternating their time between the welding studio and glass hot shop. In the welding studio you will learn basic MIG welding techniques to create metal sculptures that will be embellished with glass. In the glass studio portion of this class, you will learn the basics of traditional glass...
The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things! HeatSync Labs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit hackerspace in Mesa, Arizona dedicated to helping you get access to the tools and skills you need to make awesome stuff. Remember we have no staff; we're made up entirely of volunteers including you!...
Join our GED instructors for guided GED Social Studies & Science instruction. Instruction can include online assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. The Science test rely heavily on reading comprehension and we would encourage you to spend time with the RLA instructors to increase those skills. The Science test will also test your math knowledge....
Customers will be able to get help with basic iPhone/iPad questions such as basic apps, using Overdrive/Libby for digital media, moving files, etc. Registration not required. Ages 18+
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 the first day of class or go to https://literacyconnects.org/adult-language-literacy-programs/ to register.
Arizona@Work personnel will be at the library to assist patrons seeking work. They can help with resumes, job applications, and cover letters, and provide support for improving skills, educating about community resources, and offering training and government support. You can drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm for personalized guidance.
October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here in our parks, and we will have a selection of these animals on hand for you to meet. But remember, while spooky to some, all...
Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice. Ages 18+
Looking for a job? We can help with: writing a resume or cover letter, creating an email account, searching online for jobs, completing online job applications, preparing for an interview. Registration is not required. Times are subject to change. Please call for confirmation the day of the job help session. Ages 18+
Looking for a job? We can help with: Writing a resume or cover letter, Creating an email account, Searching online for jobs, Completing online job applications, Preparing for an interview. Half-hour or one-hour appointments available. Ages 18+
How does the information glut work for and against us? Why do some beliefs, political movements, conspiracy theories, religions, and internet memes spread easily while others disappear? The class will use 'Virus of the Mind', a book that examines the nature of belief, how social influence shapes our thinking, and how ideas spread. We'll draw...
Get help with a range of topics: Job Help (Résume, online applications), Wi-Fi printing, Internet and Email, Saving, organizing and printing files, Transferring photos, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint), Downloading music, eBooks, and other library resources, Basic computer, tablet, or phone use, And more! *Sign up for appointment at (520) 594-5390 or come to the...
Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) provides information, assistance, and advocacy for older adults and their families in Pima County. Meet a PCOA staff member who can answer questions and provide guidance about accessing services for older adults including: Health and Wellness, Falls prevention and exercise classes, Social connection, Community meals, In-Home Assistance, Home-delivered meals, Personal...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
Looking for a job? We can help with: writing a resume or cover letter, creating an email account, searching online for jobs, completing online job applications, preparing for an interview. Registration is not required. Times are subject to change. Please call for confirmation the day of the job help session. Ages 18+
Join the transatlantic family team behind Don’t Break My Rice Bowl, a Vietnam War fictional memoir by USAID agriculturalist Robert H. Dodd. Learn about ‘miracle’ rice, the ramifications of war, and the moving journey of a daughter rediscovering her late father’s voice. Ages 18+
If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will continue to learn how to type on a keyboard. Laptops and mice are provided to the first 11 persons. You are more than welcome to bring your own device!
Hello heart sisters! We are excited to offer a hybrid support group that meets once a month and is open to women recovering and coping with cardiac disease. You will have the option to attend the meeting either in-person at the TMC for Seniors location or online through Zoom. Please note that this support group...
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest and most sophisticated space telescope ever built. It operates primarily in infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye. The JWST can detect the afterglow of the Big Bang, identify life supporting gases of planets orbiting other stars, and penetrate interstellar dust in star forming...
Get help with resume writing, internet job searching, online job applications, and more. Prepare your elevator speech, learn interview tips and tricks, and ask for a mock interview to prepare you for your next steps! Find support for your job search, career development goals, and path to becoming career-ready and part of the workforce. Ages...
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+
Our classic live star talk has been taken over by a spooky twist. Learn about the darker astronomical stories and myths of the night sky and its mysterious constellations, all from a Tucson perspective. As a bonus to this special event, all ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits throughout the evening,...
This one-on-one session includes access to our creative tools: the 3D printer and Cricut cutting machine. There will be a basic guided education for these machines and their accompanying software. For...
As the rate of cancer diagnosis increases, so does the need for continued progress in cancer treatment. In the past few years, cancer care has seen advances in areas like target therapies, personalized cancer vaccines and more. Join Abhijeet Kumar, M.D., TMC Health Cancer Center to learn about the latest advances in cancer treatment.
¡Curso de computación básica en español! Este curso proporcionará habilidades informáticas básicas, como abrir un navegador web, realizar búsquedas en Internet, usar el correo electrónico y practicar medidas básicas de seguridad informática. Las clases se impartirán totalmente en español para que el estudiante pueda adquirir estas habilidades en su idioma. Regístrese el primer día de...
Create the featured monthly project with step-by-step instructions and hands-on help. Leave at the end with a one of kind project created by you. Beginners and more advanced sewers are both welcome. Note: Registration is needed due to the limited number of machines. A THINKspot waiver must be signed before using library equipment. Please watch the...
Make your own personalized templates for every event or project imaginable! Get guided instruction on how to use Canva and leave with a digital product saved to reuse whenever you like. This month we will be making THANK YOU CARDS. Ages 18+
Join us Wednesday evenings in October for a craft using recycled materials. This week we'll be decoupaging jars with recycled materials and filling them up with homemade hot cocoa mix! All supplies provided, but they are limited. This event is part of our One Tempe One Book program. Learn how to get your...
Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew. Ages 10+
Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level. It’s time to learn how to unlock your creativity in the Graphic Design Studio. No iPad or graphic design experience is...
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into garden gold with the help of worms in this hands-on vermicomposting workshop. Vermicompost is a great way to reduce household waste while efficiently feeding your garden or landscape. This class will cover everything you need to know to start and manage a healthy worm bin at home, including...
Curso de GED Prep en español - en línea -- 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...
Join our GED instructors online via Zoom for guided GED math instruction. Math instruction can include recommendations for online math learning, traditional lecture, and interactive practice. Math instruction builds on itself, requiring basic building blocks to learn more complex concepts. For that reason we highly recommend that you make a commitment to attending at the same...
Curso de GED Prep en español -- en línea -- 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...
By integrating the use of typical waste streams such as greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, compost, and more, you can bring desert soils to life. By the end of this class, you will have the skills necessary to effectively transform typical wastes into building soil health and promote a productive urban landscape! Register HERE
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into garden gold with the help of worms in this hands-on vermicomposting workshop. Vermicompost is a great way to reduce household waste while efficiently feeding your garden or landscape. This class will cover everything you need to know to start and manage a healthy worm bin at home, including...
Learn lifesaving CPR and AED skills from Tempe Fire Medical Rescue paramedics in a hands-on, approachable class designed for everyday residents. 90% of cardiac arrests happen at home, and in Tempe more than half of bystander CPR in 2024 was started by family members or non-family bystanders before crews arrived. This class is designed to...
Your customer bought from you. Now what? Email marketing gives small businesses a way to stay connected with customers long after the first sale—and create more opportunities for repeat business, referrals, and long-term relationships. Learn how to build an email list you actually own, what to send (even when you feel like you have nothing...
This film photography course will invite you to stretch your photo and darkroom experience. It will focus on offering you guidance as desired. Projects will be tailored to your specific interests and needs, with emphasis on making images into more personal statements, and considerations about producing bodies of work. Possible interests will include the Sabatier...
Learn to bend, shape, cut and finish steel to make decorative objects of art for your home and yard. Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding, plasma cutting, sheering, rolling, grinding and other shop processes to manipulate and finish steel. Estimated cost of materials $50 on up. All participants are required to bring all leather work glove...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly peek into the world of insects and other invertebrates. In the spirit of the season, we explore Ghost Moths, a family that includes some very large moths. They have intriguing natural history, have short flight times, and are easily overlooked.
Let's solve some Leetcode problems as a group. We will discuss some methods and tips that can help you get to the right answers faster. Work on your algorithms and pick up tips and tricks from your fellow devs. Or just hang out and meet some nice people. Bring a laptop if you can and...
It’s almost Halloween, COME GET SPOOKED with Ranger Shaun. The Desert is full of spooky things! Let’s go look for some! Come with Ranger Shaun and look for scorpions, spiders, bats, snakes, and all the other things that go “BUMP!” in the night! We might not have eyes in our hands, but we could see...