Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Toddlertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

K-Code Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.

 

Toddlertime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Escape Room: Escape Azkaban

10:30am - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

You and your companions have been imprisoned in Azkaban and must discover how to counteract the dementors’ power before time runs out! Will you unravel the mysteries of the wizard prison in time to stop the Dementor’s Kiss?

Toddlertime

11:00am - 11:30am
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Health
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Wildman Phil - Rescheduled from 7/24

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Wildlife expert and comedian Phil Rakoci will highlight the unique characteristics of various wildlife, their homes, and the ways the lives of these vastly different animals are interwoven.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Now Showing: Guardians of the Galaxy

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

This program is now hosting Wildman Phil from 1-2PM

 

Harry Potter's Birthday Bash: Fantastic Crafts and How to Make Them

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Happy birthday, Harry Potter! Head off to Hogwarts for a magical celebration featuring edible potions, LED wands, and paper activities. Dressing up is encouraged. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Harry Potter's Birthday Bash: Let the Sorting Hat Decide

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Happy birthday, Harry Potter! The Sorting Hat will tell you whether you belong in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, and then it's off to Hogwarts for a magical celebration. Dressing up is encouraged. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Harry Potter's Birthday Bash: Magical STEAM Activities

2:00pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot at Main
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Happy birthday, Harry Potter! Head off to Hogwarts for a magical celebration featuring paper transfiguration, a battle with catapults for Hogwarts, and a Potterific selfie station. Dressing up is encouraged. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Code Commanders

3:30pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional

Code Commanders is a weekly series that challenges and builds its young users' understanding of how coding works. Ages 8-12.

ESL Grammar and Conversation Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

This class is open to adult non-native speakers who need to improve their English speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills while learning about American culture.