Jul 14 Tuesday
Vroom! The bookmobile is back! The County Bookmobile is a mobile library that travels throughout Coconino County. On the second Tuesday of each month, it stops at Aspire Transitional Care 9:30-10:30am, at Flagstaff Senior Meadows 11am-12:30pm, at Flagstaff Veterans Home 12:40-1:40pm, and at Sunset Crater National Monument 2:30-3pm.
Bookmobile materials can be checked out with a Flagstaff Library card and have a loan period of one month. Materials may be returned to either one of our Flagstaff libraries or dropped off during a visit to the bookmobile.
We try to reach those outlying areas of our county that may not otherwise have access to library services. At times we change our routes and stops to accommodate patron need.
To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330. Three days prior notice is requested.
Vroom! The bookmobile is back! The County Bookmobile is a mobile library that travels throughout Coconino County. On the second Tuesday of each month, it stops at Aspire Transitional Care 9:30-10:30am, at Flagstaff Senior Meadows 11am-12pm, at Flagstaff Veterans' Home 12:40-1:40pm, and at Sunset Crater National Monument 2:30-3pm.
Jul 15 Wednesday
A free science pub lecture series by the Arboretum
Come enjoy a pint with us on the third Wednesday of each month while learning about the latest research in the ecological sciences!
Jul 17 Friday
Vroom! The bookmobile is back! The County Bookmobile is a mobile library that travels throughout Coconino County. On the fourth Friday of each month, it stops at Flagstaff Junior Academy on Cedar Ave. 9:45-11:45am, at BASIS 12-12:45pm, and at The Peaks 2-3pm.
Jul 18 Saturday
Early morning is when the gardens truly come alive — and there's no better way to experience it than on a guided bird walk with Dr. Celia Holm. Wander the Arboretum as the birds begin their day, with an expert guide to help you spot and identify them along the way. Bring water, your camera, and comfy shoes. The walk starts promptly at 7:30 AM and is limited to 15 participants, so reserve your spot early!
Discover the Iconic Birds of Northern Arizona with author Margaret Dyekman! From our ponderosa forests to your own backyard, Margaret will share the stories behind the remarkable birds that call this region home. She's the author of Backyard Birding in Northern Arizona, available in our gift shop — perfect for getting it signed after the talk. Saturday, 10–11 AM. Free with admission.
Jul 21 Tuesday
Vroom! The bookmobile is back! The County Bookmobile is a mobile library that travels throughout Coconino County. On the third Tuesday of each month, it stops at Silver Saddle 76 9:30-10:15am MST, at Cameron Simpson's Market 11-11:45am MST/12-12:45pm MDT, and at Kaibeto Chapter House 1:30-2pm MST/2:30-3pm MDT. From April through November, it also stops at Bitter Springs LDS Church at 3:30-4:15pm MST/4:30-5:15pm MDT.
Jul 26 Sunday
Talons, feathers, and fierce golden eyes — come face to face with hawks, falcons, and owls! The International Raptor and Falconry Center is bringing their magnificent birds of prey to the Arboretum for an up-close experience you won't find anywhere else. Raptors play a vital role in the ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau, and this is your chance to watch these incredible hunters in action and learn what makes them some of nature's most impressive athletes. Free with admission. (Please leave dogs at home for this event — the raptors will thank you!)
Jul 30 Thursday
Join Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society to learn more about the cryptic kingdom: mushrooms and fungi! This indoor presentation will be for those with incidental knowledge and curiosity about fungi. Mike will present on some fungi 101 - what are fungi and why are they important? He will also discuss basic mushroom anatomy and identification of wild mushrooms. Finally, for the last part of the presentation, Mike will focus on the Arizona Fab Four Fungi: four easy-to-identify, edible wild mushrooms that grow here in Northern Arizona.
This workshop is offered free of charge thanks to the support of the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office. Registration is required to help us manage space (opens one week before the event).