The mix of desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve attracts a diversity of birds. September is a great month to be out birding as fall migration is well underway. We expect to see flycatchers, tanagers, and vireos to name a few. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky. Please carry water and...
We will hike 1.5 mile out and 1.5 miles backed for a total of 3 miles along the Mesquite Canyon Trail. The trail is rated as moderate, and you can...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs and more! Free with Admission
It’s SepSTEAMber! Visit Blockmainia on the 1st floor and check out “In the Pipeline”. Children will construct cubes, ladders, chairs, tunnels, mazes, forts—and whatever else they wish—with PVC pipes and connectors. This month’s interactive and educational programs are generously supported by our friends at APS! Free with Museum Admission
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...
Sessions at 10:30am and 12:00pm In honor of National Play Dough Day (September 16th), join us in making your very own play dough! You and your child will measure, mix,...
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience:...
You don't need a special kit to participate in Citizen Science! Come and learn how you and your family can participate in Citizen Science any time! Registration recommended.
Create a tiny ecosystem in a mason jar! Build your terrarium with layers of dirt, rocks, plants, and even a cute figure or two for added flair! At the end...
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store....
LEGO s 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. All levels and ages of Builders are welcome.
Choose your tech! Have you ever wanted to create art with a professional drawing tablet? Or explore Virtual Reality? Here's your chance to immerse yourselves in VR games or try your hand at digital painting. For VR, choose from several apps to explore interests including art, physics, to a NASA astronaut. You can even play a...
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
Come join us at Harmon library for a STEAM activity.
Use your infinite imagination to create and build with LEGOs. Ages 5 and up **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGO creation. LEGOs Provided!
Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the...
Join us for a game of chess or building with LEGOs.
Join us at the library for a STEAM Activity. Take a chance to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. By doing so, we will foster creativity, boost our problem-solving skills, and have fun! During the activity we’ll be asking ourselves the question: Is slime a liquid, or a solid?
In honor of talk like a pirate day come and help your pirate find the hidden treasure in this unplugged coding adventure. Ages 6 - 12 ***Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to receive a ticket, which will be your child’s registration.
Join us for STEAM fun on the 3rd Tuesday of each month as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities, incorporating literature and library!
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity!