This event is free. All gifts are appreciated.—they help the garden grow. Help plant agave at Mission Garden! Learn more about this food’s ancient methods and future possibilities. Come plant agave in our Tomorrow’s Garden, in the style of traditional Hohokam-era agave plantings on nearby Tumamoc Hill. These agave will feed bat pollinators in the...
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Join us for our annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration! Learn valuable resources to create a happier, healthier, sustainable place to live. It’s not too late to make a positive impact on the world around us! FREE Family-Friendly Activities Recycling inspired crafts & games Upcycled, recycled & repurposed DIY ideas Tree planting ceremony (outdoors) Live animal...
Join Ranger Nikki to learn about kid-friendly ways you can celebrate Earth Day…every day! Explore ways for youngsters to become more involved with the natural world through Citizen Science projects that take place globally, locally and even in your own backyard. Learn how to observe and collect data on plants and animals in your yard...
The Boeing 747SP will be open for tours on select days this spring from 10am-3pm. Access is included with admission on these days. Purchase upon arrival. Tours will run continuously, lasting about 10 mins. The tour takes you through the main cabin and does not include access to the flight deck. SOFIA is located behind (south) of...
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! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Drop by Ranger Shaun’s City Naturalist app Workshop to find out about some of the best apps on the market for identifying the plants and animals you see in the parks! Swing by the Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park Nature Center today and kick off the City Nature Challenge! Learn about some of the apps the...
Come and “fish” for seashells and starfish, help decorate Argo in our ARTS4ARGO Contest, “Sign-on” as a “Argonaut” crew member and make your own Metal Lifeboat to test in Botany...
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
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 using world-class telescopes. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12...
After school activities with a focus on technologies for teens only. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters available as well as smaller tech projects based on available supplies. Ages 13 to 18.
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register for a 15 minute session to try out a different game or app each month. Anyone is welcome to come and watch! Registration opens 1...
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register for a 15 minute session to try out a different game or app each month. Anyone is welcome to come and watch! Registration opens 1...
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register for a 15 minute session to try out a different game or app each month. Anyone is welcome to come and watch! Registration opens 1...
Geometry and abstract art team up in this super cool program. Tweens, ages 9-11, will dive into the world of the legendary Dutch artist Piet Mondrian and craft stunning luminaries inspired by his iconic masterpieces! All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City staff...
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register for a 15 minute session to try out a different game or app each month. Anyone is welcome to come and watch! Registration opens 1...
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...
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register for a 15 minute session to try out a different game or app each month. Anyone is welcome to come and watch! Registration opens 1...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-12.
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open-play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific and adult guidance is required. This program is for children ages 6-12.
Come hang out with us every Thursday and explore our 101 Space. Game and craft offerings will vary by week!
STEAM program for Grades 6 - 8
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
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...
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...
Make a beautiful pendant out of pine needles! We’ll use natural resources found in our yards and learn basic stitching and traditional basket weaving techniques. Ages 12 - 18