Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew.  If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 6:00am - 8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....

Welcome to fall! This kamp session will offer a variety of physical activities, games, crafts, music and science projects. Your child will have a BLAST! Please bring a water bottle with child's name, (2) snacks and one lunch each day to kamp. Close-toed shoes with laces are required for physical activities and to climb the...

Explore the fundamentals of exploring the great outdoors! Campers will learn the leave no trace principles, desert animal identification, basic first aid, and of course, how to make SMORE'S!   All Riparian Preserve camps include a morning hike/activity in the Preserve each day. Ages 6 - 8 Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025 Weekdays...

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...

This Fall Break, grab your goggles and blast off into the Tech Tinkerverse—a wild world full of robots, circuits, coding, and high-tech fun! Whether you're a curious coder, a future engineer, or just love to tinker, this camp is packed with awesome adventures in science and technology. This is the perfect place for curious kids...

Children explore the world of robotics as they build simple animal models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building an alligator or discovering how gears, wheels, and axles create movement while building a robotic dog, your child is sure to have a blast!   Snapology is a learning concept...

Kids, tween and teens can play Minecraft here at the Library! Play Minecraft at the Library! For kids, tweens and teens!  What will you create?

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...

This class is Part 1 of 2 for Internet Searching & Email Basics. What’s a web browser? What’s a search engine? Learn the components of a website and how to navigate them. Build skills to navigate the internet and get tips for conducting basic and advances searches. Maximum of 10 participants. Laptops and computer accessories will...

Join us to learn the basics of how to use this creative design tool. Students should be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard. Free tickets are available at the Service Desk 15 minutes before class. The computer training room is located on the 1st floor near the Teen section.

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Design your own motorized amusement park in this super fun camp! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World?   Snapology is a learning concept that combines play with education. We provide a fun, interactive environment for children to...

This Fall Break, grab your goggles and blast off into the Tech Tinkerverse—a wild world full of robots, circuits, coding, and high-tech fun! Whether you're a curious coder, a future engineer, or just love to tinker, this camp is packed with awesome adventures in science and technology. This is the perfect place for curious kids...

Design your own motorized amusement park in this super fun camp! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World?   Snapology is a learning concept that combines play with education. We provide a fun, interactive environment for children to...

This Fall Break, grab your goggles and blast off into the Tech Tinkerverse—a wild world full of robots, circuits, coding, and high-tech fun! Whether you're a curious coder, a future engineer, or just love to tinker, this camp is packed with awesome adventures in science and technology. This is the perfect place for curious kids...

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

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...

his class will teach entry-level computer skills. Participants will learn how to open a web browser, navigate internet searches, access and use email, basic computer safety, and more! Register on the first day of class or go to https://literacyconnects.org/computerbasics/ to register.

Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, fun, and lots of LEGO!

Looking for a place to relax, create, and explore after school? Tween/Teen Hangout is your space to connect with friends, try out cool crafts, and dive into fun STEM activities. Whether you're into making things, experimenting, or just hanging out, there's always something new to discover. Join us every Monday—no registration required! Open to tweens...

In this hands-on workshop, kids will code their own mini video game using Scratch! We’ll walk them through step-by-step as they create their own characters, add movement, sound, and build a fun chase-style game. No prior experience needed—just a sense of creativity and curiosity. SPACE IS LIMITED, this program requires registration and is intended for children age 9-12....

Explore and create with items that glow in the dark. Kids will investigate prisms, shadows, and different light sources. Each month STEAM Club bring kids together to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities. This program is best for school-age children ages 6 - 12 years old.

Come to the Tempe Public Library on Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to play Pokemon the Trading Card Game with other kids your age! Pokemon TCG requires basic math, reading and turn-taking skills to enjoy.  Kids are encouraged to bring their own Pokemon decks to play with, but the Library also has decks...

Come explore different tech gadgets and maker tools.  Attendees will face building challenges, play with cool tech toys, and learn to use maker tools. Each month features a new project.  Registration is requested. Open to teens ages 12-18. This month participants can draw in 3 dimensions, using 3D pens to make their creations jump off the...

Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase en línea ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...

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 shutter. Mix in weekly photo assignments to apply what you learn and you will leave this class feeling good about your photography while having fun....

Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom for a monthly look at amphibians and reptiles. Night Lizards are a fascinating group of reptiles – they are rarely seen but can be quite common, they are not as nocturnal as their name suggests, and they look like geckos but are not...

Trip duration: 2 hours, Ground condition: Paved/concrete, Benches available; some shaded seating available Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon!...

The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...

It’s SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts and tunnels, kids will explore structural design, problem-solving, and creative thinking—all core elements of STEAM learning.

Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Dive into the world of engineering through hands-on activities, interactive challenges and creative projects with Mr. C. Explore robotics, aerodynamics, soldering and more while building real world skills. Focus on innovation and critical thinking while experimenting and having fun. Campers will leave with the confidence to keep building the future.   Ages 8 - 12...

Join us in the Children’s Garden as we learn about plants & flowers! We’ll dissect and create a flower diagram from real flowers to take home while supplies last.

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Join us for Early STEM, an early childhood program with a science, technology, engineering and math approach. Interactive learning stations help cement important learning concepts and prepare children for preschool.

Drop-in program for preschoolers building skills for kindergarten! Early literacy, STEM, dramatic play, fine motor skills and more!

Google Slides te permite crear presentaciones visuales y profesionales en línea. Puedes usarlo para exposiciones, proyectos escolares o presentaciones de trabajo, y colaborar con otras personas en tiempo real desde cualquier dispositivo. Este curso sera impartido en dos sesiones, y aprenderás: 30 de Septiembre: Crear y abrir presentaciones en línea. Conocer la interfaz: diapositivas, menús...

Children will have a blast as they take apart everyday household objects and discover what really is inside these wonderful gadgets.

ome down to the YRCC every Tuesday for free blood pressure checks!

Join us to learn about the benefits and limitations of this current technology and how it might be useful, and even fun, to use in your everyday life!

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Take advantage of our 45-minute one-on-one help for anyone who needs basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies, and more. Adults 18+. Appointment required. Call or email to schedule an appointment. (623) 333-2665 EmailLibrary@avondaleaz.gov

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Learn three different ways to create tables in Word. Learn how to enter and format data and and how to enter and delete columns, rows, and cells. You’ll also learn how to convert text to a table and tables to text and place simple formulas in the tables. Prerequisite: Mouse and keyboard skills. Space is...

Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...

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...

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens. Bring your homework, your tests, your notes, everything you need to work on the grade you want. Tom Rogowski is a former high school...

Come build something fun with LEGOs and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, LEGOs provided, leave your own Legos at home.

LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...

Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...

Join us to create and make! Ages 3+

Build your own creations that stay on display in the library all week.

Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGOcreation. LEGOs Provided!

Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Something different for kids every week at your Vista Grande Public Library Makerspace. Art classes, building days, and more! Program is intended for kids ages 6-12. Children under the age of 12 must have a parent present in the library. Class will be capped at 12 children and registration is encouraged to ensure spot. To...

In today’s digital age, understanding how to protect yourself online is more important than ever. This class is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the internet safely and securely. You will learn about the latest threats in cybersecurity, including phishing, malware, and identity theft, and how to defend against...

Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...

This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The class will be taught in English. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something to...

Join this year’s Beavers and Brews festivities to dive into the world of beavers, river restoration, and what you can do to help restore our wetlands. Grab dinner from Bashful Bandit and Curry Pot and enjoy refreshments of all kinds, including rainwater tea, Desert Forager Tepache, craft beer, and Whiskey del Bac making beaver-themed cocktails....

Join an Investigator from the Arizona Corporation Commission for a presentation about the basics of cryptocurrencies. In this program you'll learn about the nuts and bolts of crypto, as well as how to stay safe from scams and fraud

International Observe the Moon Night is an annual world-wide public engagement program that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. Everyone on Earth is invited to join the celebration by attending the event. Astronomers and quality optical telescopes provide a unique experience of direct observation...

Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase en línea ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: ~1 mile, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...

Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take Tanque Verde Road east past Houghton Road to Soldiers Trail Road. Turn left...

The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....

The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things!

Imagine what you could build with LEGO! Dream it, build it!  Open for all ages!

Ready to build your tech confidence? Join us for a monthly series where Kristi breaks down digital topics with easy to follow instructions and hands-on activities. Each session covers a new essential skill- perfect for beginners or anyone looking to brush up!

October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.

This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

The iPhone has many hidden features that make it an even more helpful device. Learn how to unlock the magic of the computer in your pocket.

A guided tour includes a Liberty Wildlife guide to walk you around the public areas of our facility. You will learn more about our organization’s history, our non-Eagle Feather Repository, information about our hospital as well as some of the Education Ambassadors in our program. Each Wed, Sat and Sun from October through April we will have...

Explore your SMART side with 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. STEAM Playdate (Ages 3–6): Wednesdays, 11 am

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Are you looking for a one- on-one session to learn how to use technology better? Drop in for help to get you comfortable using an application. Basic Excel Word eBooks Online Applications Resume Writing using My Career Advisor Email Facebook

Customers will be able to get help with basic iPhone/iPad questions such as basic apps, using our digital media, moving files, etc. Registration not required.

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint. Laptops and mice are provided to the first 11 persons.  You are more than welcome...

Come join us at Cesar Chavez Library for a Tween STEAM activity! This activity is targeted for children ages 8-12.

Spin into creativity at the STEAM Kids Club, where children ages 6-11 will use 3D printed spirographs to design mesmerizing geometric art. This hands-on activity combines technology and artistic expression, turning simple shapes into stunning patterns with every swirl.

Satisfiy your curious mind with some crazy experiments that might just leave you scratching your head and asking yourself "how in the world?" The answer, as always, SCIENCE!!! 5-8 year olds; parent/guardian recommended but not required Space is limited, registration is required! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. Check in with staff outside...

Put your engineering skills to work! Each week we will have some building sets and some challenges to complete...you bring your creativity and love of building! While this program is aimed at those 8 - 14 years old, we welcome younger siblings who attend with their age-appropriate siblings.

This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Come over on Wednesdays at 3:30pm and bring your technology troubles! Pat will be happy to help and teach anything from using your phone to connecting a printer up.  Nothing seems to be too difficult him.  It's a first come, first serve basis but he trys to get to everyone that shows up.

Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...

Kids ages 6-11, come unleash your creativity and fan your sparks of curiosity in our monthly STEAM program! This month, make a mini bow and arrow using popsicle sticks, straws, and rubber bands. Located within the Festival Fire Station 704 Community Room: 27360 W Wagner Complex Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396.

Join us this week in the Children's Place and sculpt a silly monster head using a free digital sculpting tool called SculptGL. We'll learn how to turn a digital ball of clay into a model that brings your imagination to life! No experience necessary though mouse and keyboard skills are required. This program is designed for...

STEM Program for ages 6 - 11

30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the front desk. Registration is required for all sessions. Register by calling 928-213-2348 or visiting the front desk at the east library to check session availability.

In this month's Star Talks, explore current methods for exoplanet detection, with particular emphasis on radial velocity measurements using the EXtreme PREcision Spectrograph (EXPRES) at the 4.3-m Lowell Discovery Telescope. EXPRES achieves unprecedented precision in detecting the tiny gravitational wobbles that Earth-sized planets induce in their host stars, pushing the boundaries of what was previously...

Join Ranger Derik on an adventurous hike through the park at night in search of nocturnal creatures.   The hike will cover 3 miles along the North Loop trail on sandy mostly level trail. Hikers should have at least a liter of water with them as well as a flashlight (with a full charge or extra...

If you need some extra help on a Thinkspot machine, stop by and talk with our Thinkspot Librarian.

Satisfiy your curious mind with some crazy experiments that might just leave you scratching your head and asking yourself "how in the world?" The answer, as always, SCIENCE!!! 5-8 year olds; parent/guardian recommended but not required Space is limited, registration is required! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. Check in with staff outside...

Let's talk Arduino! Or microcontroller in general. Bring your project, ideas, or questions.     HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community of collaboration and learning-by-doing. Arizona's first Maker Space! Hacking Arizona Since 2009

The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....

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...

Prescott Valley Public Library will be offering a Beginning Computer Skills course. In this course, learners will be introduced to different types of computers and their parts. They will practice how to turn on and log on to a computer, as well as log off and shut off a computer properly. Learners will practice basic...

This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...

This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Need volunteer service hours for school? Want to have fun? Join us to earn volunteer service hours by working on projects in the library. Have fun meeting and socializing with other teens while making items to donate to non-profit organizations that help others in need. October: Weave Plarn Mats for the homeless! * Note: This...

Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...

Explore science, engineering, and problem-solving in a fun and meaningful way! October STEAM Lab: Dancing Ghosts & Candy Dispensers Step into the shoes of scientists and engineers this October with two hands-on challenges full of spooky fun and sweet rewards! First, bring “ghosts” to life with the power of static electricity as you explore how...

Explore your SMART side with 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. Open STEAM Lab (ages 6-12): Thursdays, 4 pm

Get your creativity in gear and build with us! Choose from a variety of materials to build a unique masterpiece. Whether it's a cool car, spaceship, or dream home, the sky is the limit in this program. Designed for children ages 5-11, younger children may attend if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.

Presented by Francisco Apen (Assistant Professor, School of Earth and Sustainability, NAU)   This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 4-5PM on Thursdays. There will be a Zoom option...

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  

This program combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills with engaging hands-on activities. Each session offers interactive challenges to encourage creative thinking. Ages 8-12

Soothe your senses and tap into your sensibility by making your own aromatherapy treats. Create soap and bath bombs using calming scents and simple ingredients, and take home a little peace and relaxation. For ages 11-17 only.

Join us as we learn a new aspect of robotics each month. Each month will focus on a different area including computer-aided design, programming, building, electronics, using hand tools, and more! Every sessions offers a new way to think about robotics and builds a new robotics-related skill! Best for ages 11-16.

Your washing machine can be a consistent source of greywater irrigation for high water use plants in your landscape like food producing trees and shrubs. Learn how to tap into this resource to help support your landscape and hydro-local living! This VIRTUAL class meets the requirement for Tucson Water's greywater rebate and walks you through the process...

Join Ranger Derik on a nighttime hike into the White Tank mountains   Starting from the Goat camp trailhead the hike will cover 3 miles round trip on steep rocky trail and gaining 800ft of elevation gain. As you hike up into the mountains you will get sweeping views of the Phoenix valley and a night...

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.   This month enjoy 3D puzzles with Puzzling Places.

The first Thursday of every month a few of us are going to grab a Prusa and ride to the lab! Want to join us? You might be asking . . . but then what? Here is just a short list! 1) diagnose and fix print problems 2) maintenance (every 300 print hours it's suggested...

Reserved tickets for "Planet Nine" planetarium show at the October 3rd, 2025 Astronomy Night at the Mesa Community College Planetarium on MCC's Southern & Dobson campus in Mesa, Arizona. Showings of "Planet Nine" are 30 minutes in length. Shows start at approximately 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm. Guests with ticket reservations should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time...

Join a naturalist for a guided hike along Brown Mountain in Tucson Mountain Park. Explore the natural history of the Brown Mountain area at the western edge of Tucson Mountain Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique....

Arivaca Lake is an amazing location for fall migration and we’ll be hitting it at a time when there are so many possibilities. This can be a great spot for Painted Bunting this time of year, so we’ll be sure to check for that, while also looking for a wide array of species such as...

The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....

Join this Desert Defenders event to help make seed pellets using native seeds that will later be used to improve the health of our desert ecosystem. Estrella Mountain Regional Park October 3 8 am – 11:30 am Meet at the Nature Center. Participants will learn to make pellets by mixing native seeds with clay, soil/compost,...

Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go...

Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.

Join us on the first and third Friday of every month for our hands-on Sewing Class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we'll be using sewing machines to create fun and functional projects. If you have your own sewing machine, we recommend bringing it, but if not, there may...

It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...

Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...

Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00  

This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Do you want to use our maker space to 3d print something? Or are you interested in using the Cricut or laser cutting machine? In this program you will sign up for a chance to make something awesome. Sign up is required For more information call 928-532-4070.

Isn't that WILD!? Join us for an exciting live animal adventure highlighting various creatures from around the world. You are sure to enjoy this adventure with your wildlife neighbors! Seating is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS - children and adults. *IMPORTANT* On the day of the event, please meet at the front...

Children will practice counting 1–5 by building block towers with teachers, parents, and on their own. Parents join in the fun, helping kids match numbers and count together, make learning playful and meaningful!   FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Come meet some of our “creepiest” creatures.   October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here in our parks, and we will have a selection of these animals on hand for you to meet....

Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these and more! Registration not required.

Free hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math fun! STEAM projects for kids in grades 1-8 Takes place every Friday in the STEAM trailer when weather permits, otherwise inside the library.

Each 1st Friday 1-4pm learn to fold new Origami designs! F ree, paper provided, recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger folders will need parental assistance.

Play Minecraft at the library! Grades 3 - 5  

Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk    ...

Children will practice counting 1–5 by building block towers with teachers, parents, and on their own. Parents join in the fun, helping kids match numbers and count together, make learning playful and meaningful!   FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Page Public Library has been specially selected to participate in a new STEM learning program from Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: YouthAstroNet! Participants will get to control real telescopes on computers and learn astrophotography. Grades 5 - 9, ages 10 - 15

Learn to use a computer, navigate the internet, and use office programs! First come first serve, while supplies last. Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar programas de oficina! Por orden de llegada, el aforo es limitado.

Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...

Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 5-11 Pre - Registration required due to limited seating. Call: 928-453-0718 All Library Programs are free and open to the public.

Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks!

Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated.  Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...

Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes!  Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena.  This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...

Learn all about saguaros and meet the rare and remarkable “Michelin Man” and “Three Amigos” cacti during this guided hike with Ranger Jacque.   Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike to learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert, and of course, about the saguaros! You may have seen saguaros before, but have you ever...

A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala will feature Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, and live music! Enjoy a specialty cocktail as you outbid your friends for a chance to win amazing experiences during the live auction....

Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No babysitting. No lectures. This is discovery learning and creation. Questions to: youngmakermentors@heatsynclabs.org HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community...

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park at night   The hike will cover 4 miles and gain 427 ft of elevation along the Beardsley trail. A majority of this hike will be in the dark so hikers must have a flashlight or headlamp and if you have on a blacklight is not a...

Lake Pleasant Regional Park hosts many visitors throughout the year, which makes keeping up with trash clean-up along Lake Pleasant’s vast shoreline a difficult task.  Not only is litter ugly to look at, but it also can be a health risk for our native wildlife. We are seeking willing and able volunteers to provide the...

Are you new to birding and looking to learn some of the basics? Then this field workshop is for you! We’ll cover topics like how to use binoculars, finding birds, identifying birds by sight and sound, bird behavior, birding apps, and using field guides. The entire workshop will be conducted outside on a short walk...

We will partially walk the old front 9 of this abandoned 200-acre golf course that has been turned into a Nature Preserve.  While the number of bird species doesn’t usually exceed 25, they are plentiful. Driving directions: From Dove Mountain Road, take Tangerine Rd. east for 7 miles, turn left (north) on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.,...

Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers at these 2 - 4 hour workshops in...

The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....

Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona's premiere birding locations.   Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although thick sand is possible in...