Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
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!...
During the first part of the semester, students will explore fun engineering projects. They will be building sky-rise structures, exploring how electrical circuits work and how light can be incorporated into their designs. Flying rockets and drones around their city will be an exciting challenge. During the second part, they will design and program LEGO...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and Duplo® blocks will be provided. Ages 5-12.
Come build with us! Folks of all ages are welcome to dig into our massive piles of LEGO® bricks and let their imaginations run wild. We've got Duplo blocks on...
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 skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Ages 3 - 18
This one-on-one session includes access to our creative tools: the 3D printer and Cricut cutting machine. There will be a basic guided education for these machines and their accompanying software. For ages 14 and up only and computer experience/knowledge is required. Registration begins 3 weeks prior to the event.
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
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,...
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...
Come learn about our new 3D printer! Participants will learn the basics of Bambu Lab, how to make designs, and get to paint and take home their own small figure. Limited to 28 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. If participants wish to print their own figure, please arrive before 5 PM. This helps guarantee your print is...
Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections exhibit. See our restored 1911 Stevens-Duryea “Big Red” and discover how science and history came together along America’s most iconic highway. Space is limited, please reserve...
Have you wanted to use the Makerspace but haven’t had the time to get in during library hours? Come learn a new skill and make a creative project after hours! (Be sure to fill out the paperwork to use the Makerspace and go through the Makerspace safety training before you come in to use the...
Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. Ages 18+
Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew. Ages 10+
Learn to bend, shape, cut and finish steel to make decorative objects of art for your home and yard. Learn Oxy/Acetylene and MIG welding, plasma cutting, sheering, rolling, grinding and other shop processes to manipulate and finish steel. Estimated cost of materials $50 on up. All participants are required to bring all leather work glove...