Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders. We'll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area. Check in with...
Come get your bird-watching sheet in the youth room and go look for birds in the library. Complete your sheet, turn it in and get a prize. Ages: 5-14 June...
For ages 8-18. Looking for a challenge, want to learn something new? Titans is just the thing for you. It is both a fun and educational program that focuses on science, technology, art, math, and more.
The Arctic is one of the harshest places on Earth, but it still supports the Arctic subspecies of the gray wolf. Come learn more about The International Wolf Center’s Arctic Wolf Ambassadors, Axel and Grayson, and the ways they interact with their prey and other animals! This is a virtual program where you will see...
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-11. This event is part of our Summer Reading Challenge (SRC). Attending this event will give you a secret code to get points toward reaching your goal. Sign-up for the SRC here! .
Catapult bowling is an exciting unplugged game and a tabletop STEM challenge. Science kids and junior engineers will learn three simple catapult-building methods before designing and upgrading their own to see who can use physics in their favor to knock down the most clothing-pins! This program is for youth ages 7-11. Registration is required. Register here.
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 generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Come and join us for an afternoon of 3D Printing and 3D Modeling at the Teen Space this summer! You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of 3D Printing and understand how 3D printers function. Additionally, you will learn the fundamentals of TinkerCAD, which is a free 3D Modeling program. This way, you...
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...
Designed to start before sunset and end after dark, this hike with Ranger Jacque is the best of both worlds, encompassing the golden hour and into the night. Enjoy both the Arizona sunset as it gives way to the moonlit darkness on this beautiful evening hike. This two-mile hike starts on Blevins trail, picks up...
Come and walk in the park in the dark with Ranger Shaun! Explore the interesting Metate, Towhee, and parts of the Spur Cross trails in the dark with UV lights and flashlights while looking nocturnal critters. We’ll listen for and attempt to identify night sounds, insects, plants, birds, and lizards. If we’re lucky enough to...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other...