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....

Learn the basics of 3D printing and watch a 3D printer in action! Then paint a pre-made, flat, 3D printed sugar skull to take home. Note: Please take the online THINKspot 3D printer training and sign the THINKspot online waiver before attending! Thank you. For Ages 12+

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...

Students must be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard. It is recommended students already have a Google account. Set up a document using options on the menu bar. Learn how to save and to open a file. Free tickets are available at the Service Desk 15 minutes before class. The computer training room is...

Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel across continents, exploring history, culture, and architecture as they recreate famous historical structures from around the world in Minecraft's Creative Mode. Along the way, they'll develop research,...

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...

In our Water Harvesting Design Certification course, you will receive the highest quality and greatest depth of training in integrative water harvesting offered in the nation. Through a unique combination of hands-on and classroom instruction, the course provides a thorough, on-the-ground understanding of the core principles and adaptive practices which can be applied in a...

Sign up to meet one-on-one with library staff that can help you learn the basics of either our Bambu A1 3D printer or our Cricut cutting machine. These two devices have endless possibilities on what they can create.

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...

Something dilliciously disturbing is going on... and it's up to you to solve it! Teens will receive a pickle to create their own bizarre “death” scenario, then they must investigate each crime to discover how the pickles died and crack the case. How did the pickle die, what was the murder weapon, and why? It’s...

Join us for a frightfully fun week of spooky activities! In this special Storytime we'll be reading I'm NOT Scary by Raahat Kaduji and creating our own spooky (and not so spooky) bat friends. It's going to be BAT-tastic!

Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel across continents, exploring history, culture, and architecture as they recreate famous historical structures from around the world in Minecraft's Creative Mode. Along the way, they'll develop research,...

Build haunted houses, monsters, or Halloween inventions. 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.

Learn more about what dementia is and how it impacts individuals, families, and communities. Understand common signs of dementia, risk factors, and how to approach memory concerns. Presented by Pima Council on Aging (PCOA)

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 reference desk. Registration is required for all sessions. Register by calling 928-213-2331 or visiting the reference desk at the downtown library to check session availability.

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...

The University of Arizona presents a nationally certified, 6-session nutrition course that comes with full color weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! Join us for this great opportunity. Upon completing the six-week course for adults, class participants will graduate with a certificate from the University of Arizona. In order to get the certification, you must attend all six...

Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom for a monthly look at amphibians and reptiles. There are many frogs around the world that are known as tree frogs. This month we explore North America’s tree frogs, members of the Hylidae. They can be very colorful, and some don’t spend much...

Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join a Pima County naturalist for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars...

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....

Learn how to use the Tinkercad software to design your own 3D print files.

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.

Registration for class required. Open to ages 18+

PowerPoint es un programa de proyección utilizado para crear y mostrar presentaciones para eventos sociales, proyectos escolares, de negocios, comunitarios y mucho más. En este curso, aprenderás Uso de plantillas, ¿Usarlas o diseñar desde cero? Inserción de fondos, colores, estilos de letra e imágenes Diferencia entre Animaciones y Transiciones Inserción y edición de videos dentro...

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. 10am in the new Kids Play Space.

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

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

Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Find this event and select an available appointment time by going to redcrossblood.org/give and entering sponsor code: SMCL.  

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...

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...

People use this word-processing application to create letters, memos, forms, reports, and labels. Learn to make edits, format text, use spell check, copy and paste text, and—if time permits—maybe more! Prerequisite: Mouse and keyboard skills. Space is limited, and registration is required prior to the first class on Tuesday, October 21. Please stop in or...

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.

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...

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.

Fun Halloween - themed activities! October 28– Sugar Skulls Ages 6  - 17

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.

Arizona wildflowers are stunning—but also unpredictable. What makes one year a spectacular bloom and another a disappointment? And how can you improve your chances of growing wildflowers successfully in your own landscape? Join this Master Gardener presentation to explore the secrets behind wildflower success and learn practical tips to bring more color to your garden....

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...

When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...

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...

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...

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...

Get ready to build your very own candy launcher! This month, we’ll explore the science of force, motion, and energy as we design and test mini catapults using popsicle sticks, spoons, and rubber bands. Then, we’ll launch candy and see how far it can fly! It’s a sweet and exciting way to learn about how...

Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.

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...

Please join us as we gaze at the ponds and wander the park in search of local birds and recently returned winter migrants. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring your curiosity, binoculars or other optics, and water bottle. Ft. Lowell Park is a wonderful and easy place to bird and we always have a lot of...

Join our Teen Robotics Club and dive into the exciting world of robotics! This hands-on club is the perfect place to explore technology, programming, and creative problem-solving. Work as a team to program robots and then put them to the test with fun challenges and competitions. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn!...

Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public. Ages 5 - 11

Choose pieces of different toys and create your very own frankentoy! We will vote on the funniest, scariest, and strangest frankentoy at the end! Basic hand sewing and glue will be used to combine toy parts.

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 an activity with a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math theme.

Join us at Palo Verde Library every Thursday for a STEAM activity, art project, game day, or another fun activity! *This program is best for ages 5 and up.

In LEGO Club you will build your own creations that will stay on display in the library all week. For more information call 928-532-4070.

LEGO Club for ages 8 - 12

Develop water harvesting skills with this free virtual class from Watershed Management Group. Our instructors will teach you about passive rainwater harvesting, active rainwater harvesting, and how to qualify and apply for Tucson Water's Rainwater Harvesting Incentives Rebate Program. Learn how to save municipal water while supporting a productive oasis or even to drink rainwater. The course...

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...

Come build with LEGOs provided by the Library. Themes chosen each week and you can be as creative as you would like with your build. Once you finished your build for the day we will take pictures of your creations and them post them onto social media that you can share with your friends! Grades...

Join us for a frightfully fun week of spooky activities! In this special program, Kids will mix up their own gooey slime with fun Halloween themed add-ins while learning the science behind what makes slime so stretchy and squishy.

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...

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 reference desk. Registration is required for all sessions. Register by calling 928-213-2331 or visiting the reference desk at the downtown library to check session availability.

This month's book is "Weird Sea Creatures" by Laura Marsh Read the book at home and then join us for fun activities, discussion and so much more!

The boundary that separates Arizona from Mexico extends 354 miles across land and 24 miles up the Colorado River. Arizona shares this boundary with two Mexican states and two Native American Reservations. Eight ports-of-entry and six sets of border town pairs create important points of contact. Efforts to conserve land, manage urban growth, create resilient...

Public health touches every part of our daily lives, from preventing disease and promoting wellness, to ensuring access to essential services that keep communities thriving. This presentation highlights the wide range of public-facing programs that safeguard community health, such as disease prevention, health education, and clinical services. Participants will also gain an inside look at...

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...

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!

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.

Let's walk the lovely Scenic trail and have a look at the local ecosystem. We'll examine and identify plants and animals we see (or try to, at least) and talk about how they interact to make our desert unique.   This roughly 4-mile medium difficultly hike will take us down the aptly named Scenic trail which...

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.

Use Artificial Intelligence to Translate, Write, or Find Help Discover how to use ChatGPT, a powerful artificial intelligence tool, to help you write emails, translate texts, find ideas, or get quick explanations. You will learn tips for asking better questions and how to use it safely. Usa Inteligencia Artificial para Traducir, Escribir o Buscar Ayuda...

Curso de computación básica en español! Este curso proporcionará habilidades informáticas básicas, como abrir un navegador web, realizar búsquedas en Internet, usar el correo electrónico y practicar medidas básicas de seguridad informática.  Esta es la segunda sesión del curso básico, como tál es una continuación del curso. Las clases se impartirán totalmente en español para que...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join us for a free Memory Screening Event! Certified Options Counselors will provide a quick, 5–10 minute, non-diagnostic screening designed to give you insight on your memory. This simple check can help identify whether further evaluation may be beneficial. Take an active step in caring for your brain health—stop by and get screened today! Register...

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!

Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics.

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 learn the basics of the Internet - different browsers that can be used, the different parts of a website, and how to navigate...

Walk in and make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment. Something fun will be happening on a Wednesday afternoon in the Youth Activity Room. Supplies are limited.

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

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department.   Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to...

Unlock the magic of origami with this class to prepare you. You will learn how to make spooky origami figures just in time for Halloween! We'll provide easy-to-follow instructions for simple to intermediate origami. All folding is fun and will open a world of wonder with a simple, easy-to-find medium—paper.

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.

When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...

Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. No coding experience necessary – come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! This is a self-taught, self-paced club; our instructors will advise and help you...

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...

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.

Teens! Drop in for a fun-filled afternoon! Join us as we create bright and colorful origami featuring calaveras (sugar skulls) - which traditionally represent a sweet offering to a deceased loved one for Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. About TeenTime! at South Mountain Community Library Whether you're interested in trying out new board games, getting...

Join us this week in the Children's Place as we create a spooky lantern and learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad, an online 3D modeling site. 3D Modeling is also used for video game design, animation and more! Participants will need a free Tinkercad account. This program is designed for children and teens ages 8-17 and...

Kids ages 13-18 take turns playing with our VR headsets!

Commemorate Dia de los Muertos by creating unique calaveritas (small sugar skull-inspired creations) with 3D Doodle Pens! Please note: Space is limited. Please arrive early to secure tickets from the information desk on Cholla's second floor! Tickets are available 30 minutes before the event start. This program is for kids, teens, and adults. No Doodle Pen/3D printing experience...

STEM Program for ages 6 - 11

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, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks.  

¡Curso de computación básica en español! Este curso proporcionará habilidades informáticas básicas, como abrir un navegador web, realizar búsquedas en Internet, usar el correo electrónico y practicar medidas básicas de seguridad informática. Las clases se impartirán totalmente en español para que el estudiante pueda adquirir estas habilidades en su idioma. Regístrese el primer día de...

Join Ranger Kevin for a spooky season stroll through the grounds of the preserve.  Enjoy a roughly 1.5-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander and Lions trails. We’ll make our way through a portion of the preserve in search of a wide range of spooky season critters, including snakes, scorpions, spiders, bats, bugs and...

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Wild Chile Botanical Area, home to over 25 different crop wild relatives (native progenitors of cultivated plants) including some of the northernmost populations of chiltepin in the world. Join renowned ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan, along with representatives from ASDM, Native Seeds/SEARCH, and Borderlands Restoration for a salon-style discussion considering the...

Like to sew? Want to learn? Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others.  Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.

Learn to use the Silhouette Cameo to design and cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a canvas bag.

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...

When you think about Halloween, it’s normal to think of spooky and scary symbols like spiders, spider webs, and bats. But if you learn a little more about these creatures in the Sonoran Desert, you may discover that there is not much to be afraid of! So, join us while we turn Halloween on its...

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 spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem. Cave Creek Regional Park October 30, 2025 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nature Center. It is time to toss our seed pellets!  Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year...

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...

Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek.   Looking to get out on the water, but don’t want to do it alone? Just want to spend some quality paddle time on the lake? We’ve got just the thing! Sign up for this morning kayak excursion on Lake Pleasant. We’ll begin at Castle...

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.

Pima County Public Library is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely...

PowerPoint es un programa de proyección utilizado para crear y mostrar presentaciones para eventos sociales, proyectos escolares, de negocios, comunitarios y mucho más. En este curso, aprenderás Uso de plantillas, ¿Usarlas o diseñar desde cero? Inserción de fondos, colores, estilos de letra e imágenes Diferencia entre Animaciones y Transiciones Inserción y edición de videos dentro...

Is your child ready for potty training? In partnership with the Arizona Diaper Bank, the library will be offering Potty Training Workshops for families with little ones ready to potty train. Workshops will be facilitated in English and Spanish. Participants who complete the session will take home some potty-training pants, books, a chart, as well as a free potty chair!

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...

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care Blood pressure check Screening labs/STD check Medication prescription Acute and chronic disease management...

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...

Do you have an interest in CAD? Have you ever wanted to make your own fidget-toy? Come join us for 3D Printing on Thursdays and use our Adventure3 printer, run with Flashprint software, to design the 3D creation of your dreams. Prints limited to 30 minutes builds unless by appointment with teen librarian. 13+ only.

Dive into two hours of hands-on exploration with cool mechanical and electronic projects, just like it sounds! Tinker, build, and discover how things work. For ages 8–12.

If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Thursdays at the library.

Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel across continents, exploring history, culture, and architecture as they recreate famous historical structures from around the world in Minecraft's Creative Mode. Along the way, they'll develop research,...

Learn about the basics of your iPad/iPhone device.

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.

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...

When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...

Take a guided journey through the Solar System's darkest corners, where beauty masks cosmic horrors. Through Jupiter's eternal storms and Saturn's deadly rings... Discover a universe full of wonders and unique frights! Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science center exhibits...

Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Build confidence while making mistakes, work on problem solving and improve fine motor skills. Creative kids drop in anytime between...

OSC Colloquium: Noah Rubin Metasurfaces are an emergent class of subwavelength diffractive optics. The individual elements comprising a metasurface may be designed with polarization sensitivity – in this way, metasurfaces can enable optical elements whose far-fields exhibit custom polarization-dependence, a new capability in classical optics. Using relatively simple design heuristics based on the Jones calculus, a variety of polarization-dependent...

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

Presented by Terry Plank (Arthur D. Storke Memorial Professor of Geochemistry, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia Climate School) 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...

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

Unmask the spooky fun at Heroes of Halloween, a family event where creativity and mystery collide! Craft oozing slime, fold frightfully fun origami, set off on a thrilling scavenger hunt, and discover even more hands-on Halloween surprises. Costumes encouraged! Superheroes, monsters, and magical beings welcome!

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...

Some of natures most skilled hunters are birds. These predators rule the sky with cunning, agility, and tenacity. Learn about different hunting strategies, where birds of prey frequent, and how best to observe them.

Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather.  Admission is free, but space is limited.  Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. The University...

Join Desert Foothills Land Trust and photographer Bruce Taubert for "Wild Wonders: An Evening of Arizona Wildlife Photography" on Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 PM at the Carefree Desert Gardens Pavilion. Taubert has spent years documenting everything from tiny bees to soaring bats to majestic bears – and everything in between – creating images that...

Dwarf galaxies within the Local Group cannot typically be held together by their stellar matter alone, leaving them as valuable laboratories for dark matter investigations. Dark matter mapped in the dwarf galaxies around our Milky Way show different distributions than those around the spiral galaxy in Andromeda (M31). Join Connor Pickett, a returning ERAU alum,...