Kids Take & Make: Magic Tree House (February 1-28)

All Day
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:
Come pick up your Magic Tree House Take and Make Packet! Packets are available at the Red Mountain Branch Library for ages 8-11. Each packet contains a craft and activities. This month, we are reading Viking Ships at Sunrise by Mary Pope Osborne...

Letters to Beloved Characters: Pigeon

All Day
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Children's Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:
 If you have a burning question for Pigeon now is your chance to ask. This activity will be available at the Red Mountain Library children's desk from February 1st to February 19th. Children can pick up "their mail" at the children's desk beginn...

Baby Lapsit

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Baby Lapsit

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

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

Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: 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.

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.

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

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

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

10:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference
Event Details:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax return...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: 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.

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.

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

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

Grand Opening of THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:
You are invited to the grand opening of our new THINKspot at Dobson Ranch! Visit us anytime during this drop-in event to see the space and equipment demonstrations.  The mission of THINKspot is to cultivate innovation by providing access...

STEAM at the Library: Hidden Figures Science

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
In honor of Black History Month, we will be creating a lunar module based on Katherine Johnson's groundbreaking science. Design and carry out experiments to help you learn more about science — the fun way! Strap on your goggles and get ready to ha...

Computer Basics

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Event Details:
Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the b...

Teen Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Get in the Valentine's Day spirit by watching the romantic comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You.  Bianca Stratford is pretty and popular, but her strict family won't allow her to date until her older sister does: the problem is that sister Kat ...

Laser-Cut & Wood-Burned Jewelry - Teens

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Feeling creative and crafty? Join us in THINKspot as we burn designs with a wood burner and then cut them out with our Glowforge to make jewelry. This program is for teens between the ages of 12-18. Registration is required and spots are limited. ...

Drop-in Valentine Making for Mesa's Homebound Residents

4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Craft, Special Program
Event Details:
Drop in and make Valentine’s Day cards for the library’s Homebound Program patrons and seniors in assisted living around Mesa. Supplies will be provided, or bring your own. ...

Writer in Residence Consultations

4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational, Writing
Event Details:
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Kelli Donley-Williams as our Writer in Residence from February through April. Kelli is an author and a member of the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing...

Graphic Design Studio

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Every month we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.  It’s time to learn how to unlock your c...