Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  

Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

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. This program is limited to the first 8 participants.

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  

Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Stop by to learn about the Library's Cricut machine, talk about your ideas, or get help with any issues. Drop in anytime between 3-5 on the first Wednesday of every month.

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how engrave your original art with the Glowforge. Ages 12 - 18

February is Arizona's birthday month. To celebrate, we are hosting a series of webinars focused on the state's unique wildlife and history. In this session, we will be looking at Arizona's official state symbols, with a particular emphasis on the state mammal, bird, fish, reptile and amphibian! We will explore how and why they were...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  

Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Learn the basics of taking and editing photos from your smart phone.

Join MACH1 in the Children's Department for Digital Art Lab. We will use Procreate, an app on the iPad, and a Bluetooth pencil to create a fun digital art project. This program is for children and teens ages 8-17. Space is limited - first come, first served.

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  

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  

Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Participants will learn how voyagers read the night sky, explore the science of light and reflection, and create their own constellation artwork on canvas — blending science, geometry, and creativity.     Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free events across the Verde...

“CYBOTAGE” is a solo exhibition where art, biology, global security and social science converge. Named after its central body of work, this series of animated digital colossi probes the ethical dilemmas of human enhancement technologies—sparking dialogue on their impact on society and the environment. Inspired by the colossal guardian statues of Ancient Egypt’s Abu Simbel, these...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  

Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden. The walk will be led by Linda Sherwood, one of the local herbalists...

How did the early inhabitants of the Foothills live here in the desert without modern conveniences? What kind of homes did they build, what did they eat?  Was life all work without play time? Join us to learn about survival in the desert.  Learn what petroglyphs are plus make your own clay pot! FREE, THANKS...

We are excited to offer the unique experience of handcrafting a flute with Native American artist, Aaron White. Using local materials, Aaron will guide you through the process of shaping, sanding, decorating, sealing, and song-making your very own flute. All materials will be provided, and attendees will leave with the flutes they make. Aaron White...

If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan. This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on learning with some of THINKspot’s most exciting and advanced equipment. This month, we’ll be working with the Brother Embroidery Machine, perfect for sparking creativity, mastering new skills, and getting a sneak peek at upcoming maker projects!

We are pleased to partner with the Holland Center in presenting Roger Naylor’s fascinating talk on Route 66.  The iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026 and it has stories to tell!  The renowned author and museum favorite will discuss the Mother Road’s history and cultural significance. If the Grand Canyon is the heart...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  

Put your creativity to the test in the Art Studio as you design your very own Toothsaver Necklace—perfect for keeping that special tooth safe for the Tooth Fairy! Using simple origami, kids will explore patterns, practice their fine motor skills, and enjoy a playful blend of art and STEAM creativity—one smile at a time!

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Let’s go for a walk… through Arizona’s 33 state parks! We’ll be perusing some vintage Arizona Highways and meeting some Arizona wildlife with our friends from Liberty Wildlife. We will also have puzzles, games, and crafts for the whole family to explore together. Register and drop in for an afternoon of play from 2 -...

Plants Inspiring the People: Reflections on Hualapai Ethnobotany of the Grand Canyon Part of the series Earth Speak: Indigenous Voices at Mission Garden. In this series, learn from six nationally recognized Indigenous leaders who are reclaiming traditional agricultural practices and foodways across North America. FREE Please dress warmly as this talk will be outdoors. There...