Appropriate for Ages 6-12. Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Pearler Beads
Stop by the 2nd floor and get a hand-crafted origami piece made by origami artist Charlie Humme! Can you find the elephant pieces to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day? Ages 5 - 12
Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! This 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope and QSI 683 CCD camera, you will be taken through the process of imaging two different objects. Then, we will teach you how to combine,...
Canyon de Chelly, an amazing other-worldly landscape of 800-foot tall red cliffs, includes spectacular cliff dwellings and mystical rock art from centuries in the past. The canyon was once home to the ancestral Hopi and today sustains a living community of Navajo (the Dine’) living in spiritual connection with this beautiful landscape. We’ll tour the...
When we observe the world around us with sketches and illustrations, we begin an intimate connection with what we experience. Learn drawing and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to capture the beauty and incredible details of nature. Supplies: paper, pen, pencil, eraser, watercolor kit, paint brush, water, paper towel
It's Fall break! Fall into some fun library programs, just for teens. Each day will bring a different activity for teens to participate in. Today teens will make sun prints using inverted images on transparent film over anthotype paper. This process uses the sun to print the images to the treated paper. This program is...
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
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like...
Van Dyke Brown is a 19th century printing process that creates a deep, rich brown image. Prints are made by hand-coating watercolor paper with a silver nitrate mix, followed by exposure to UV light. We will use this process to create photograms, which are photo prints made without the use of a camera. Students will...
Discover the art of shaping molten glass in this exciting flameworking class designed for teens! Students will learn the basics of working safely with a torch while creating small glass sculptures and adorable critters like turtles, fish, and even a penguin sitting on an ice cube. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will explore...
In this workshop you will learn several techniques on how to take incredible photos with your camera. You don't need a fancy camera to take better photos. These techniques are simple and will take your photos to the next level. This workshop will be both lecture and hands on. Bring your camera to class: Point...
Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all ages to connect with marine life and find calm in a world of noise. This is a 47-minute experience with real-world visuals and sounds captured...
Treehouse Adventures! This is a hands-on camp where students will design and build a 3D treehouse from upcycled materials including pool noodles, carboard, and tissue boxes. Students will learn about design, structures, and balance while having lots of fun being creative. Ages 6 - 12 Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026 Mon, Tue, Wed,...
Treehouse Adventures! This is a hands-on camp where students will design and build a 3D treehouse from upcycled materials including pool noodles, carboard, and tissue boxes. Students will learn about design, structures, and balance while having lots of fun being creative. Ages 6 - 12 Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026 Mon, Tue, Wed,...
It's Fall break! Fall into some fun library programs, just for kids. Each day will bring a different activity for kids to participate in. Today kids will make bookmarks using origami techniques. This program is for ages 6-12.
Every first Tuesday 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. Ages...
Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! This 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope and QSI 683 CCD camera, you will be taken through the process of imaging two different objects. Then, we will teach you how to combine,...
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
Hosted by Project Humanities at Arizona State University, Hacks for Humanity is not just a hackathon—it’s a 36-hour innovation marathon. Participants from diverse backgrounds—including students, faculty, staff, and community members—come together to develop technical solutions that address pressing local and global challenges. By integrating the seven core principles of Humanity 101®—compassion, empathy, forgiveness, integrity, kindness,...
Step back in time at this hands-on Girls in STEM archaeology event! Uncover ancient artifacts, study lost civilizations and piece together the stories buried beneath the surface—it's sure to be a full day of exploration, investigation and discovery! Girls in STEM is a series of educational programs throughout the year that encourages interest in science and...
Discover the rich heritage and contemporary lives of Arizona's Indigenous tribes past and present. Explore their histories, cultures, and traditions, and learn how these vibrant communities continue to live today. Ages 16+
Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! This 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope...
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
Experience an unforgettable night inside the Dorrance DOME. Skyview combines original space-themed rock music with sweeping 360-degree planetarium visuals for a full sensory journey through the cosmos. Don't miss this high-energy celebration of human discovery Ages 6+ Showtimes: 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Experience an unforgettable night inside the Dorrance DOME. Skyview combines original space-themed rock music with sweeping 360-degree planetarium visuals for a full sensory journey through the cosmos. Don't miss this...
Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all...
Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! This 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope and QSI 683 CCD camera, you will be taken through the process of imaging two different objects. Then, we will teach you how to combine,...
Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with this fun craft! Learn about 3D-Printing, then paint 3-D printed sugar skulls while the movie Coco is playing in the background. For the tween event, we have Squirtle, Charmander, and Bulbasaur sugar skulls to paint! Ages 9 -12
Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with this fun craft. Learn about 3D printing, then paint 3D printed sugar skulls while the movie Coco is playing in the background. Ages 13+
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
Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. Engaging in creative activities like crafting can stimulate your brain, boost focus, and reduce stress. Ages 6+
Learn the basics of glass slumping as you design and create your own fused glass piece. This beginner-friendly class guides you through choosing colors, arranging designs and transforming glass into...
This film course will invite you to stretch your photo and darkroom experience. It will focus on offering you guidance as desired. Projects will be tailored to your specific interests and needs, with emphasis on making images into more personal statements, and considerations about producing bodies of work. Possible interests will include the Sabatier effect...
Learn the basics of photography, how to use your camera and discover what all those buttons really do. Then begin the process to really "see" your subject before clicking the...
Discover how artificial intelligence can spark creativity by generating a unique piece of artwork. Then, use materials such as paint markers, colored pencils, and more to bring the design to life while following AI-generated step-by-step instructions. This program is for Adults 18 and above. Registration is required and spots are limited. Please arrive on time...
If you ever wanted to turn your photos or artwork into stickers and other printed goodies, here’s the class for you! Using iPads with ProCreate and a Cricut machine, we’ll learn how to create and prepare images for various printed projects. We can make stickers, cut-outs for scrapbook or collage, stencils, cards, booklets, and more....
Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! This 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope and QSI 683 CCD camera, you will be taken through the process of imaging two different objects. Then, we will teach you how to combine,...
This film photography course will invite you to stretch your photo and darkroom experience. It will focus on offering you guidance as desired. Projects will be tailored to your specific interests and needs, with emphasis on making images into more personal statements, and considerations about producing bodies of work. Possible interests will include the Sabatier...
Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design 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 in the Graphic Design Studio. No iPad or graphic design experience is...
Have you ever wanted to make your very own stop motion animation, inspired by movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, or cartoons like Wallace and Gromit? In this 4-week class we will use cardboard boxes to set our scene, clay and armature wire for our characters, and iPad to take our photos. Using a story...
Have you ever wanted to make your very own stop motion animation, inspired by movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, or cartoons like Wallace and Gromit? In this 4-week class we will use cardboard boxes to set our scene, clay and armature wire for our characters, and iPad to take our photos. Using a story...
Sound is a great revealer. It passes through barriers, flows through darkness and stitches living beings into webs of information and communication. Attentive listening can reveal ecologies, histories, injustices and future possibilities. Beginning with human voices and music, David George Haskell explores the connections carried in sound, showing how our sonic creativity arises from deep evolutionary...
Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all ages to connect with marine life and find calm in a world of noise. This is a 47-minute experience with real-world visuals and sounds captured...