Library to Host Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Worlds

Contributed Article/Courtesy Safford Library

Safford – The Safford City-Graham County Library is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Worlds. Thisinteractive, all-ages exhibition explores the fascinating world of space science and astronomy. Discover Exoplanets covers topics such as the search for habitable worlds beyond our Solar System, how NASA scientists are searching for these worlds, and how they may be like our own.

Discover Exoplanets strives to make science fun with hands-on, multimedia activities. The Safford Library will also be offering a related series of public events to bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming to children, teens and adults in our community. A full list of these activities can be found at www.saffordlibrary.org.

*Contributed Photo/Courtesy Safford City/Graham County Library: The Safford Library has a new exhibit called The Search for Alien World.*

An open house celebrating the exhibit will be held on Thursday, September 25^th from 4pm-6pm. Community members of all ages are invited to attend. The exhibit will be on display Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. through Nov. 20.

The Safford Library is proud to be selected as one of ten sites nationwide to host Discover Exoplanets. This exhibition was developed by the Space Science Institute’s National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) in partnership with NASA’s Universe of Learning. This project was made possible through support from NASA, under cooperative agreement number NNX16AC65A.

About the City of Safford: Nestled in the heart of Southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a vibrant rural community and the largest municipality in Graham County, with a population of just over 10,000. Incorporated in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford serves as the central hub for Southeastern Arizona. The City operates a wide range of services and facilities, supported by over 230 dedicated staff members, including full-time employees, seasonal workers, volunteer firefighters, and council members. In addition to providing essential utilities such as gas, water, electricity, wastewater, and sanitation, the City of Safford operates a golf course, airport, library, and landfill that serve the broader county. Safford is committed to providing exceptional services and fostering a thriving community for all residents and visitors.