Art Adventures: Library Lovers Month

All Day
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
February is National Library Lovers Month! Let your creativity loose by illustrating popular quotes from children's books. Your thoughtful creations will then be displayed for all to see. Participate anytime during the month of February in the Youth ...

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Library Card

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

Young Writers Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join Arizona's Young Writers Foundation for this 3-session workshop designed to inspire and teach the basics of creative writing. This class will give the students the opportunity to brainstorm, write, workshop and revise. They wi...

Paws2Read

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment

Pets like books too! Drop in and read to registered therapy animals and their handlers.

ESL Conversation Class

12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 3 (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Documenting Oral History: An Interactive Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Historiographer and author Dr. Yuvonne C. Brooks will share information about how to create an oral history.  A variety of data-gathering methods will be introduced, including how to form structured and stream of consciousness questions.&nb...

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Join our weekly literacy group if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills. Adult non-native speakers are welcome, and no registration is needed. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Enjoy an informal way t...

Pre-Opening Of The Butterfly Garden: Help Our Garden Grow

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Stop by to get a sneak peek at our exciting and new Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary garden and learn about ways you can help get it ready for its grand opening on March 28. Monarch Butterfly experts, gardeners and others will be onsite and staff ...

Sewing Machine 101

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Sewing Machine 101 - Learn the basics of using our ThinkSpot sewing machines. In this one time afternoon class, we will learn the basics for starting to sew with our ThinkSpot machines. Once we have set up our machines, we will practice sew...

Writers in Residence Consultation Hours

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, Writing
Event Details:
From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting bestselling author and writing coach Dane McCaslin as its very own Writer in Residence. Dane will use the library as her workspace and hold one-on-one consultation hours to help aspiring ...

99 Ways to Fire Your Boss

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:
Learn strategies on how to save money on the largest expenses in your life: housing, transportation, insurance, utilities, and more. Bill K. Underwood will share ideas on how to earn a living and be your own boss.  He has written both ficti...