Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Mesa Express Library
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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Self-Publishing 101: Choosing the Right Printer

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
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Now that you’ve written and designed your book, you are ready to have it printed and distributed. This class will cover preparing the files for print and choosing the right company for you. 

Baby Lapsit

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

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

Toddlertime

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

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

Preschool Picassos

10:30am - 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: Instructional
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, explore the colorful world of Hispanic artists through hands-on art projects that strengthen fine motor skills and develop creativity.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference
Event Details:

Learn how to download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader from our Digital Help Desk support team. Please have these things with you:

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Library Card

Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN.

Theater Thursday

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
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Play theater games, act out iconic scenes, and have a great time as a family at this high-energy, low-pressure theater class.

3D Digital Design

3:00pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: 3D Digital Design
Age Group: School Age, Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Event Details:

Learn how to create 3D designs in Tinkercad and watch your idea come to life with our 3D Printers!

Kindergarten Readiness Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This workshop presented by Child Crisis Arizona focuses on how to help children make the transition from preschool into kindergarten. Each participant will receive a free kindergarten readiness kit.

Code Commanders

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Code Clubs, Computer Class, Instructional

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

Hobbit Day: Tiny Food Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
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Are you ready to go on an adventure? Hobbit Day celebrates J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional characters Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthday which falls on September 22nd. We will be celebrating early by eating like a Hobbit.

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.

Ham Radio Technician Class

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Open the door to an exciting form of communication that’s fun, social, educational, and is a lifeline during times of need. Learn all you need to know to earn your FCC Technician Class License, the entry-level license for ham radio operators.

Adult Craft Night: Paper Flowers

5:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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This month it's all about books and the crafts you can do with them. Create paper flowers out of pages that have fallen out of their books and give it a new life! Materials will be provided for you.

Author Book Talk and Signing with Jenn McKinlay

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
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Arizonian author Jenn McKinlay's most recent mystery, Word to the Wise, is due on shelves in September, and we are celebrating with a book talk and author signing. Word to the Wise follows a local librarian in

Craft Night: Maps

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Instructional
Event Details:

This month we will be crafting with old maps.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us.