The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things! HeatSync Labs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit hackerspace in Mesa, Arizona dedicated to helping you get access to the tools and skills you need to make awesome stuff. Remember we have no staff; we're made up entirely of volunteers including you!...
Design your own dinosaur and explore simple mechanics as you make it move, wiggle, and groove!
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....
Have you ever wondered how a claw machine works? Children ages 6-12, come make your own claw grabber contraption and test it out for yourself! First come first serve, while supplies last.
Join us every month as we complete mini challenges using a variety of building materials. This month, we'll be building with dominos to create toppling chain reactions! This program is for ages 7-12.
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Let you imagination loose at LEGO Club! Each session will feature a new challenge to test your building skills and inspire creativity. All LEGOs will be provided. Children ages 5-12....
Calling all LEGO Masters! Join us each month as we create and display amazing LEGO creations. Don't forget to bring your creativity; you'll need it! •5-8 year olds with guardian/parent •Space is limited, registration is required! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. •Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. Anyone...
Come by and learn how to make your own hand puppet of your favorite animals and learn the basics of how to sew using safety plastic needles and pins. Perfect...
Discover new tech, tools, and hands-on skills each month in the Maker Lab. Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from...
Children can assemble their own stomp rockets at the library to take home. While they’re here, they can use the power of air to launch their rockets in an exciting...
Stitchin' on the Korner will host Open Sewing from 3 to 6 pm every Wednesday! You can bring your machine and get help with threading or changing needles, learn how to use your machine, get advice on a project, or maybe an alteration you are trying to do at home. You can sew on your own project,...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Display your LEGO creation at the library for all to enjoy! LEGO Clubs helps improve math...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Learn about how things float and construct a boat to help the Gingerbread Man cross a river! Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration. Ages 6 - 11
Join MACH1 in the Children's Department to make Paper banners that look like plants and flowers, We will use paper and scissors to cut out repeating patterns that form a paper banner you can use to decorate your space. This program is designed for children 5 and up and their families. Scissor skills required, so...
Join us in MACH2 for WeDo Wednesdays: LEGO Robotics. Ready to build moving robots, learn how motors work, and do basic programming? WeDo Wednesdays is the place for you! For kids ages 7-12 or older kids diving into LEGOS or programming for the first time - use WeDo Kits to build and program animals, critters,...
Join us as we create a silly monster using hand sewing techniques that are safe for all ages. We will use household objects to make our own colorful creature that you can take home! STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage...
LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. At each meeting, our young builders will be given either a LEGO challenge to problem-solve and test, or open playtime. Let's work together to build creative LEGO creations!
TynkerSpace Explorations are classes that help visitors get familiar with the spaces and machines we have. You must attend one of these explorations if you wish to use the machines without direct supervision from TynkerSpace staff.
Have you wanted to use the Makerspace but haven’t had the time to get in during library hours? We’ll have time after hours for those who can’t get in during library hours each month for people to come learn a new skill and make a creative project. Be sure to fill out the paperwork to...
Learn how to operate our Glowforge laser cutter and make your own patriotic magnet in honor of our country's 250th birthday this year.
Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided.