Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although thick sand is possible in some stretches. Don’t worry if you don’t have binoculars; the Ranger will have some to...
This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The class will be taught in English. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something to...
Pilgrimage of Light is an exhibition of work by Texas-based artist and Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence alum Mark Chen. His photographs unite the cosmos and the Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience of deep time through projected celestial imagery. Presented in partnership with the Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program Beasley Hours Wed /...
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
It's Fall break! Fall into some fun library programs, just for teens. Each day will bring a different activity for teens to participate in. Today teens will make sun prints using inverted images on transparent film over anthotype paper. This process uses the sun to print the images to the treated paper. This program is...
Get a behind-the-scenes look at MNA's dinosaur and reptile fossils and mineral collection in the Brady Building. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Get help with resume writing, internet job searching, online job applications, and more. Prepare your elevator speech, learn interview tips and tricks, and ask for a mock interview to prepare you for your next steps! Find support for your job search, career development goals, and path to becoming career-ready and part of the workforce. Ages...
Drop in and see our Bambu 3D printer in action and paint your own 3D print! Supplies provided; no experience necessary. Ages 9 - 13
Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 6 - 13
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. Snack packs are provided! Ages 3 - 18
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+
We'll make a water bracelet, learn about watersheds, and get our thirst quenched as we learn how water works for us here in the Sanoran Desert Ages 9 - 13
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Join us as we learn a new aspect of robotics each month. Each month will focus on a different area including computer-aided design, programming, building, electronics, using hand tools, and more! Every sessions offers a new way to think about robotics and builds a new robotics-related skill! Best for ages 10-16.
Teens and caregivers are invited to join us at the Mesa Express Library to learn about the educational and career opportunities the East Valley Institute of Technology offers for high school students and beyond.
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the...
A strengthening El Niño episode is upon us and climate scientists predict a greater than 90% chance that this episode will rank among the strongest on record. This talk will explore how Equatorial Pacific Ocean temperatures impact weather patterns here in northern Arizona, and particularly how similar El Niño episodes have affected Flagstaff's past winter...
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and make a fun 8-bit style ghost animation! We'll learn how to push and pull pixels around to create a moving old school style animation of your own. This program is designed for children 8-17. Space is limited - first come, first served.
Calling all Video Game fans between the ages of 10 and 18. You may play games like Roblox, Marvel Rivals, and Fortnite, but have you ever thought about making your own? Join us at Wheeler Taft Abbett Library and learn how to make your own video game! Make games, make friends, and have fun! Updated age...
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
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...
Join us to create a magical papercraft wall art decoration. Learn some tips and tricks for cutting papercraft with the Cricut, then customize your art. Perfect for spooky Halloween nights or all year round! Ages 9+
Be a part of a team that figures out the cause of a disease outbreak. A former Coconino County epidemiologist will take you through how an outbreak is investigated. With each piece of new information or data, you will be the "disease detective" who finds the cause. Don't worry, the epidemiologist will help you along...
Update: Due to the Velma Teague Library closure, this event will be held in the Civic Center Annex at 5752 W. Glenn Dr. You can find free parking in the downtown parking garage at 5835 W. Palmaire Ave. Explore the new technique of Neurographic Art and ease into the new year with this meditative organic...
In this workshop, we will walk through the creation of a painting together to make a night sky with stars, shadowy tree tops, and the moon as our centerpiece. Your teacher will lead you through using colors and layering to create a multidimensional night sky that you can use in any nighttime painting moving forward....
Celebrate Flagstaff's 25 years as the world's first Int'l Dark Sky City at the Flagstaff Star Party, a magical evening of connecting with the wonders of the night sky. Thursday night features engaging presentations about the sky at 6pm and 6:45. Then enjoy stargazing through powerful telescopes for up-close views of Saturn, star clusters, and...
Step into an evening of heartfelt, true stories from NAU faculty and graduate students, crafted in collaboration with the Writing Class Radio podcast. Hear firsthand accounts of adventures in science--the challenges, the breakthroughs, the stumbles, and the unexpected lessons that change people. It's science as you've never heard it before: raw, human, and unforgettable. Think...
The hike will cover 3 miles on sandy open trail through trees, brush, and towering Saguaro cacti with sweeping views of the McDowell and Superstition Mountain ranges. All hikers must have water, sturdy shoes, and a flashlight. If you would like to bring black lights along you are more than welcome but you don’t need...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...
Come experience the desert in a new light, darkness! Bring a flashlight (and UV light if you have one) and we’ll see the desert in a new way. Scorpions glow, mice and spiders scurry from plant to plant, unseen birds and bats shuffle and flutter above. The desert is a completely different world in the...