A leisurely bird walk through the desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve. October is a transitional month as summer breeders start to head to the wintering grounds and northern breeders start to arrive from the north. Cienega Creek Preserve is a great place to enjoy the spectacle of migration. Sections of the trail...
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...
Learn to bend, shape, cut and finish steel to make decorative objects of art for your home and yard. Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding, plasma cutting, sheering, rolling, grinding and other shop processes to manipulate and finish steel. Estimated cost of materials $50 on up. All participants are required to bring all leather work glove...
If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens. Bring your homework, your tests, your notes, everything you need to work on the grade you want. Tom Rogowski is a former high school...
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+
Listen in to the Spooky Sounds of Space and learn how these sounds are created and what space objects are represented by these sounds. All Ages
Ever wonder what secrets lurk within our Milky Way? Join us for an adventure through the Solar System's darkest corners—where eternal storms rage, deadly gases swirl, and temperatures that could melt metal await. Prepare yourself for a hauntingly beautiful journey through the darkness that lies beyond Earth. Your tickets include access to all of Flandrau's...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Explore, create, and innovate at the library. This month we will be making origami seed pots out of newspapers. Fill your pot with soil, plant a seed, take it home, and watch it grow. Supplies are provided, but space is limited. Registration required. Ages 6-13.
Turn muggles into Wizards with Harry Potter science experiments. Students will embark on a spellbinding adventure as they explore scientific principles through experiments, enchanted crafts, and games to reveal the true magic behind science. Ages 9 - 13
Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft Survival Multiplayer gaming. You'll be competing in pre-made challenges and once complete you'll have time for free play. Registration required. Must be between the ages of 12 - 17.
Curso de GED Prep en español - en línea -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva....
If you ever wanted to turn your photos or artwork into stickers and other printed goodies, here’s the class for you! Using iPads with ProCreate and a Cricut machine, we’ll learn how to create and prepare images for various printed projects. We can make stickers, cut-outs for scrapbook or collage, stencils, cards, booklets, and more....