Meet in the Saguaro day use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! Be prepared for a 1 mile, slow-paced bird walk on moderate, rocky terrain with mild 150-ft. elevation gain. Program is about 1.5 hours. Please wear close-toed shoes, and don't forget water,...
Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
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...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
$8 | 15-20 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. It's anything but basic! This Mini Maker Experience allows creative minds...
$25 | 30-40 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Looking to explore something new with more time to create? This Mini Maker Experience gives creators the freedom to build beyond with expert help from our CREATE techs. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are...
$45 | 45-60 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Learn a new skill with expert coaching from our CREATE techs! This Mini...
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, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe...
Join us for our free docent-led tour at 2PM in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215...
MEET OUR NEW MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR! We are thrilled to announce that DPL has partnered with Cochise College to offer Math/Science tutoring on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the library. Tutor Karyme Arellano, who has had previous experience volunteer tutoring at church, will be available up to 13 hours per week to meet individually...
(ages 6 -11 / 45 min) Make a practically pitch-perfect pan flute, learn about the math and physics of music, and play a little ditty with your new instrument! **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.
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 interesting facts along the way. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration. Style: Live presentation. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more!
Join us in the Storytime Room for an afternoon of fun! We'll do a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math project each Tuesday afternoon.
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGO creation. LEGOs provided!
Art & science classes / building days weekly @ Vista. Something different for kids every week at your Vista Grande Public Library Makerspace. Art classes, building days, and more! Program is intended for kids ages 6-12. Children under the age of 12 must have a parent present in the library. Class will be capped at...
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 next level. It’s time to learn how to unlock your creativity at App Artist. This program is limited to the first 8 participants.
In LEGO Club you will build your own creations that will stay on display in the library all week. For more information, call 928-532-4070. Ages 5 - 13
LEGO Club for ages 8 - 12
Join us for some STEAM fun on this last Tuesday of February as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities, incorporating literature and library! With the Super Bowl and the Olympics in the spotlight, we're focusing on the science of sports using the dynamics of motion, angles, and form.
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.
Would you like to know how to create a 3D Hot air balloon craft? If so, come join us on this smooth sailing adventure! Space is limited. ¿Te gustaría saber cómo crear un globo aerostático en 3D? Acompáñenos para una aventura de navegación. Capacidad limitada.
This class is for everyone with a desire to learn more about native edibles! Folks will learn what “native edible” means ecologically, regionally, and culturally. We will review a variety of native edible species and what to keep an eye out for harvesting now and what to look forward to in months to come. ...