Join us all November for dinosaur fun in the youth room! We will have dinosaur crafts, toys, programs and activities. Our Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt is held November 9th-23rd for youth, ages 5-12. Check out our FB page to see what the dinos do when we are closed. All children under 10 must be accompanied by...
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...
From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Learn about five animal groups (invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals) and the amazing characteristics that make each group of animals unique. Programs are tailored to fit the needs...
Practice sustainability and repurpose a pinecone into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Ages 5+.
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 13.
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, fun, and lots of LEGOs!
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets, puzzle sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
Builders wanted! Bring your imagination and we will supply the LEGOs! Have fun and make some new friends. For ages 6 to 12 years old.
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.
Come and build LEGO masterpieces with us! Work together in groups or alone to make a LEGO creation. For ages 3-12. No registration.
Calling all science kids and junior engineers! Where does frost come from? How do polar bears live on glaciers? Winter is coming and together we will explore the science of ice through a series of fun experiments – from ice fishing to blubber building to frost on a can! This program is for youth ages...
Take a deep breath in. Have you ever wondered how your body manages to take gulps of air into your lungs and breath it out again? Breath out and find out in our lab! Labs are designed for school aged children ages 8 and up. Ages 8-10 will need an adult helper to stay in...
Bring your family to the library parking lot to explore the wonders of the night sky! A Phoenix Astronomical Society EAA presenter will give you a tour of your night sky including planets, planetary nebula, star clusters, and possibly a supernova remnant. This basic lesson in astronomy is for all ages, showing a live view...
Presented by Christa DeCoursey, Steward Observatory Part of the STEWARD OBSERVATORY PUBLIC EVENING LECTURE SERIES Lavinia Steward made her historic contribution of $60,000 to the University of Arizona “…TO BUY TELESCOPE OF HUGE SIZE,” on October 18, 1916. However, the United States entry into World War I delayed the construction of the Steward Telescope...