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,...
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...
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 Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Stop by the Art Studio and review different types of animal teeth while you create an animal puppet. While you’re in the Art Studio, construct a Thing-a-ma-jig using recyclables and a dash of imagination! Generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. Free with Admission
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
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...
It’s important to take care of your teeth – celebrate Toothday with us every Tuesday as we do a special tooth-related activity. What would it be like if you had rattlesnake teeth or hippopotamus teeth? Join us to learn about the teeth of various animals and imagine what it would be like to have the...
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
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
In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe using world-class telescopes. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12...
Join us for our free docent-led tour at 2PM 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. Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out interesting facts along the way. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration. Style: Live presentation. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more!
Join us in the Storytime Room for an afternoon of fun! We'll do a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math project each Tuesday afternoon.
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGO creation. LEGOs provided!
Art & science classes / building days weekly @ Vista. Something different for kids every week at your Vista Grande Public Library Makerspace. Art classes, building days, and more! Program is intended for kids ages 6-12. Children under the age of 12 must have a parent present in the library. Class will be capped at...
LEGO Club for ages 8 - 12
In LEGO Club you will build your own creations that will stay on display in the library all week. For more information, call 928-532-4070. Ages 5 - 13
Put your engineering skills to work building towers, bridges, pirate ships and more at Basha Library. Try your hand at creating with K-Nex and straws! The materials, projects, and the science change each session, but your creativity lasts a lifetime. What will you design?
Turn muggles into Wizards with Harry Potter science experiments. Students will embark on a spellbinding adventure as they explore scientific principles through experiments, enchanted crafts, and games to reveal the true magic behind science. Age at least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs
Did you know that children can learn the foundations of coding before they can write and spell? Learn basic problem-solving skills and new vocabulary for children as young as 4 to give them the building blocks to becoming an excellent coder. Join us for guided activities as we teach your child the basis of code -...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.