Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang out and what their habits are, so you can be ready to spot them in their natural habitat. View the Tohono Chul bird guide here....
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Review different types of animal teeth and create your own animal puppet in the Art Studio!
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. STEAM Playdate (Ages 3–6): Wednesdays, 11 am
Explore Tucson Basin geology and archaeology Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers, bones, skins, and plant parts,...
Join us every month for a fun and engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math lesson tailored for homeschoolers and their families! Today we'll be focusing on technology and learning...
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...
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
ome join us at Cesar Chavez Library for a Tween STEAM activity! This activity is targeted for children ages 8-12.
In this interactive program, older children 6-12 will find their own specimens to observe on a microscope. This educational program will teach children the process of collecting and preparing specimens for observation. It will also allow them to explore using a microscope themselves. First come first serve, a seating is limited.
Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but remember to bring a grown-up if you’re under 8! All supplies provided. Some activities might get a little messy.
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. New Program Alert: Combining Lego Explorers and Tinker Time. Both activities will now become a single weekly STE(A)M program! Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, Sphero little Bits and various hands on activities. This will be a two...
Join us every Wednesday for a fun craft, activity, or game! Using only a few materials, can you make the tallest structure with paper hearts?
Making soap is easy; you can infuse soap with soothing and fragrant herbs. In this hands-on program, you can learn how to create unique gifts by incorporating healing properties and pleasant scents into your soap. Soap is not just for cleaning; it can smell nice and offer therapeutic benefits. You can make your own soap...
What is a pollinator and why are they important to us? Take a close look at the parts of a flower and discuss how, with the help of pollinators, plants create fruits and seeds. Then reinforce our reliance on the work of bees and other pollinators by 'feasting' on our imaginary pollinator-provided picnic. Presented by...
Come discover how cool technology can take you anywhere you can imagine! Ages 8 - 12 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Kids ages 8-12 take turns playing with our VR headsets!
This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are...
Creativity and robotics combine in this fun STEAM program! Build a mini-robot known as a Bristlebot and then make a custom robot painting with your creation. **Space is limited, so...
Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami triceratops, pterodactyl, stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes—whatever you want—on them. All materials provided. Presented by Nathalie Mornu. Space is limited to 35 participants. Recommended for kids ages 7+.
Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes....
Join us to create and make! Ages 3+
(ages 6-11 / 45 min) Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our weekly challenge by yourself or with some friends. We'll finish...
This month, kids ages 6-12 will make their own wildflower seed bomb and learn the importance of wildflowers in our ecosystem. Every third Wednesday of each month, join us for STEAM fun as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities. This program is for ages 6 to 12. Register the child only.
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. Trae tu imaginación y únete a nosotros para una tarde de construcción de...
We're celebrating a month of STEM and innovation with a special family program! Join us to explore the excitement and surprise of science as Dr. T-Rex demonstrates chemical and physical changes, states of matter, transitions between those states, and many other aspects of science! This program is open to all ages.