Science Saturdays!

DESERT REPTILES!


Saturday, August 7th
2:00-3:00pm


From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life.
Presenter: Arizona -Sonora Desert Museum.


Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

Science Saturdays!

The group will learn the basics of what makes good wildlife habitat. Using plant and animal resource cards, the group will assemble a plan for a backyard wildlife habitat. Presenter: Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation.

July 3rd, 2:00-3:00pm Space is limited; get your tickets starting an hour before.

SCIENCE SATURDAYS!

Starting in June, a different science program will be present free the first Saturday of each month. Come join the fun! For tween and teens.

1st Saturday
Skulls from the Sonoran Desert
June5th, 2:00-3:00pm
You can tell a lot about an animal by looking at the size of its skull. The group will examine replicas of skulls to learn about what the animals eat, where they live and how they hunt. Presenter: Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation.

Space is limited; get your tickets starting an hour before.

CHESS CLUB

1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!
JUNE 1ST AND JULY 6TH
5:30-7:00PM

Are you interested in chess? Please join us if you are already playing or want to learn. All skill levels welcome. Bring your friends and make new ones! Practice your strategy and tactics.

Double-Play Flute & Tuba

JUNE 3RD, 6:30-7:15PM

Travel the continent of Europe with the music of Bach, Mozart, Tchaikobsky and more! Our trip concludes with a taste of England's most famous pop stars, the Beatles!!

Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

TEENZART! ART THAT POPS!!

Learn the art of pop-ups and paper cutting techniques. Participants will be guided on how to use simple materials materials like paper, scissors and glue to create exciting 3D undersea masterpieces.

July 15th, 2:00-3:00pm Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

Computer Classes

Join us for a series of cool computer classes. Space is limited to 10; call 594-5200 to register. (Please register two weeks before the class.)

INTERNET SAFETY
We'll give you tips on identifying online scams and test your Internet savvy.
Friday, June 4 ;1:00-3:00pm

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA
Learn the top ten reasons why you should join social networking and make your own avatar.
Friday, June 11 ;1:00-3:00pm

PHOTO EDITING ONLINE
Learn how to use Picnik -a free online photo editor- to polish your digital photos.
Friday, June 18 ;1:00-3:00pm

BASIC MUSIC EDITING AND DIGITAL STORIES
Edit music files and create your own digital story with Audacity and PhotoStory 3.
Friday, June 25, ;1:00-3:00pm

MAKE YOUR OWN ANIMATED VIDEOS WITH SCRATCH!
We'll introdice you to the free program Scratch. See how you can create fun animated games and videos.
Friday, July 2;1:00-3:00pm

LEGO ROBOTS

Create a working robot out of Legos

& race it around the library!

Saturday, July 17

@ 10:00-11:30pm

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awesome creations made out of Legos.

Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.

TEEN TIKI

Join us every other Thursday for a different and fun activity!
6:00 - 7:00pm

Mini-Mini Comics!
Learn how to make an accordion-folded comic book.

Faboo Flip Books!
An easy lesson in low-fi animation using supplies you have around the house.

Paper Beading
Make beads out of paper and make cool jewelry for yourself or someone else.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
Puppets aren't just for kids! Seriously! Make a shadow puppet and then out on a show!

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY!!

Pizza with Pizzaman Dave

Saturday, May 29 12:00-3:00pm

Learn the history of pizza, then make your own and eat it!!
Then make your own personal book, and help us create giant
poetry in the teen section!!
Space is limited; get your tickets starting one hour before.