Enjoy an early morning walk with Ranger Olivia to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. Binoculars will make things easier, but a magnifying glass will...
Join Ranger Nikki on an invigorating climb up Lousley Hill and enjoy panoramic mountain views. This moderate-rated hike with Ranger Nikki has an elevation gain of 300 feet and trail...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Olivia! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior...
Join us in the Art Studio and make a Toothsaver Necklace to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy. This project is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation’s Back-to-School Dental Hygiene Program. Free with Admission
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes, and bobcats. See a variety of mammal pelts and skulls and learn about adaptations that allow these animals to survive and thrive in our extreme desert environment. Activity and coloring sheets available for kids. Be sure to...
Enjoy board games? Why not make one! Explore the creative world of game mechanics, storytelling, and strategy as you design and construct a board game from scratch. Have a blast with fellow inventors and leave with your very own board game, which you can play for years to come! For ages 11-17. All supplies provided. Space is limited.
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...
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! .
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft supplies and more. Engage in coding, digital art, 3D modeling, and more using our available computers, or showcase your crafting kills with access to sewing...
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 materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. In June & July, we’ll have activities to beat the heat and you can stay...
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
For ages 10 - 18. Registration is required. Design a lantern that you can display outside during the summer night! We will learn how to use the Cricut machine to create vinyl stickers that you will stick onto your lantern. All materials will be provided. All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and...
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...