MONDAY OCTOBER 16 – SURPRISE REGIONAL LIBRARY
John Hiatt talk: Library Telescope Program / 2024 eclipse / International Observe the Moon Night
This event is open to the public.
More information is available at the library website: Surprise Public Library
Day / Time: Monday October 16, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Host: Tonya Stuemplf
EL MIRAGE LIBRARY – ECLIPSE DAY PARTY!
Come to the El Mirage Library bright and early for a safe solar viewing of 2023’s annular eclipse.
There will be fun activities to do and safety glasses and telescopes operated by the West Valley Astronomy Club volunteers to view the eclipse!
More information is available at the library website: El Mirage Library
Time: 9:00 – 10:15 am
Host: Mat Sanders
Slide Show
WVAC works in partnership with libraries in the West Valley to organize daytime and evening viewing of objects in the sky. Our outreach program provides a fun, hands-on educational astronomy experience for our community. Our goal is to enhance the public’s understanding of the world above us, and to share the sense of fun and wonderment that astronomers enjoy.
Upcoming events are listed below. Private library events may require special sign-up or registration. Other library events may require registration with the organizers at the event or prior to the event. Event details (reached by clicking the event title) provides organizers information, including website link, where appropriate, and location information….
| WVAC Outreach as of 7/18/26 | Volunteer Hours | Attendees |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 34 Events | 746.3 | 1964 |
| 2025 – 51 Events | 1207.25 | 3468 |
| 2024 – 53 Events | 1349.5 | 2765 |
| 2023 – 44 events | 1150 | 1295 |
| 2022 – 46 events | 664 | 1219 |
| 2021 – 10 events | 277 | 809 |
