Uncover, discover and explore the wonderful world of nature around you! Building Blocks weekly curriculum covers nature themes throughout the session and prepares each child to be a successful learner....
One morning in a farmyard a spider begins to spin a web. Come join us as we learn about spinning spider webs and spin our very own webs on lacing cards. Persistence pay off! Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.
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. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the audience and is available to all school classes with a focus on students with special needs and to groups focused...
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...
From birds to butterflies, a look at the winged things of the skies 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...
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...
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
Come join us at Saguaro library for an engaging STEAM activity! STEAM activites will include hands on fun exploring Science, Engineering, Technology, Art & Math. Ages 3-12. Tickets are available 15 minutes prior to the session at the service desk.
Come and build LEGO masterpieces with us! Work together in groups or alone to make a LEGO creation. For ages 3-12. No registration. For more information, call 623-930-3837 or stop at the youth service desk. All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and or City...
Children explore robotics as they build simple models that teach fundamentals of robotic design. They will also use tablets to program their builds through a basic LEGO® coding app. Whether learning about sensors while building seesaws or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building robotic trains, your child is sure to have...
Bring your family to the library parking lot on January 8th at 6pm 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...