1. The problem asks us to evaluate $6^2$. 2. The expression $6^2$ means $6$ multiplied by itself $2$ times. 3. Using the formula for exponents: $$a^n = \underbrace{a \times a \times \cdots \times a}_{n \text{ times}}$$ where $a=6$ and $n=2$. 4. Calculate: $$6^2 = 6 \times 6$$ 5. Multiply: $$6 \times 6 = 36$$ 6. Therefore, the value of $6^2$ is $36$.