LEGO Club helps kids enhance their engineering skills and creativity. This class will inspire participants’ imaginations and challenge their minds. Dates: February 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 4 – 5 PM Class Fee: $25 Intended Audience: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade Students Instructor: Jack Green, Tynkertopia Junior Intern
Come learn how to hand sew your own stuffed animal. We will be learning how to sew on buttons, basic embroidery stitching, and basic hand sewing stitches to complete your own stuffed animal by the end of the class. Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 4 – 5 PM Class Fee: $40 Intended Audience: 1st...
Using paper, art supplies, and recycled materials found at Tynkertopia, students will create a different mythical creature each week. Possible projects include creating a dragon, leprechaun, gnome, fairy, mermaid, goblin, Loch Ness monster, unicorn, Yeti, pixie, elf, or other imaginary creature. All materials provided by Tynkertopia. Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 4 – 5...
Introduction to basic block coding principles using Code-A-Pillar, Code.org, and other hands-on and unplugged activities. Dates: February 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 4 – 5 PM Class Fee: $35 Intended Audience:...
ntroduction to basic coding principles through gamified learning experiences using block-based coding languages consisting of text. Students should be able to read on grade level. Dates: February 8, 15, 22,...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail next to the center. MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No registration required. Just drop in anytime...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
It’s Healthy Smiles Month! “Brush” up on your reading and find a Playologist friend every day at 1:30pm for a fun tooth-tacular storytime! Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation generously supports Healthy Smiles Month. Free with Admission
Follow an insect's life journey as you become immersed in a miniature world where a leaf weighs as much as a car and one raindrop quenches the largest thirst. This is an IMAX show reformatted for the planetarium dome. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Entomology, life cycles, insect diversity Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live...
Friday afternoons - 2:30am at the Library
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
Where STEM meets Art! Ages 5-11 Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
Get ready for an awesome afternoon of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! We are mainly a LEGO club but may incorporate other building materials. Are you up to the challenge Siblings are welcome to attend and DUPLO will be provided for younger children. Parent or guardian required for supervision of younger siblings. Ages 6 - 11
Do you love to build with LEGOs®? Join us for LEGO® building fun. Meet new friends and engage in cooperative play while attempting weekly challenges that promote engineering, math and problem-solving skills. Use your creativity to build anything you can imagine. Registration is required. For ages 6-11. *Please note that if your child misses two...
Each week, participants will use the Tynkertopia workshop and tools to take apart computers, laptops, cell phones, hard drives, and a variety of other electronic devices to learn about how each device works. When possible, they will repair the device so it can be repurposed. Dates: February 9, 16, 23, March 1 Time: 4 – 5...
The universe may be pretty cold and empty, but it is not without its spots of fire, fury, and frenzy. Join us as we travel across the cosmos this February to visit some of the most romantic spots and situations in space. By the end of our journey, we will find ourselves right at the...
Catalina State Park’s dark nighttime skies are ideal for astronomical observation. Imagine what you can see through a high-powered telescope! Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be onsite to answer questions and discuss celestial objects and phenomena. Make sure you’re on time to catch the intriguing introduction! In addition to bringing water, snacks, and a jacket, please bring...