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 desert oasis of Sweetwater Wetlands to see hummingbirds, sparrows, woodpeckers, and more. Finish up at 10am. To view...
Enjoy an easy to moderate hike to learn about cacti, legume trees and desert shrubs and observe a variety of birds, lizards and mammals with Ranger Nikki. The route uses Yavapai Point Trail for an out-and-back trek of 3 miles total. The trail starts out easy and becomes moderate on a rocky and steeper climb...
Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning – there are more species of arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us to discover the fascinating and diverse world of arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy....
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...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their raptor ambassadors! The depot is underrenovation, so that area near the flagpole where Liberty traditionally set upnow no longer exists. We've been putting the Liberty presentations near the current ticket counter, the small little building on patio, in the shade of the oleanders,...
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...
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
Introduction to simple circuits, with LEDs and batteries. The creation is easy but the engineering is informative to older participants. Limited attendance of 15 ppl. Presented by Yusuke Banno Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before program.
Learn about the fascinating habitat of sea turtles and create a sand painting with Miss Meg!
Bring your skills and interests to the Teen Center and immerse yourself in our individually-paced, teen-led pop-up maker space. Explore studio recording, computer programming, 3D printing, graphic design, painting, button making, Perler beading and more. Tools and supplies are available upon request.
Drop in for help with a wide variety of Library Digital Resources, including the Library website, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, downloadable music, and more. Additional computer help is available for computer basics (Email and Internet), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), job help (resumes, online applications, and job searching), and homework. Get help with a range...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
Come create with us at Harmon Library! We'll be working on art projects, crafts, playing with STEAM toys and much more!
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...
Want to learn some code? Code Club meets weekly to explore a variety of different computer programming languages and logic while creating simple computer games, apps and websites. Coding experience...
Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate mine crafter? Take part in our Minecraft creative mode challenge! Players will be given a theme to build around and a time limit to get it done before being judged. Attendee must be between the ages of 11 Years and 18 Years old.
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Come to the library to learn how to model fast and 3D print your stuff! We will help you to develop new skills and get into your new fascinating hobby. Please register! This program is for teens 12 - 18 y.o. This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a...