A Visit with Mrs. Claus

10:00am–11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Bike and Scooter Rodeo

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Lobby (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families can ride or scoot over to the library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s.

Writer in Residence Consultations

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

Gateway Library Grand Opening

10:00am–2:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The wait is almost over!

The official Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will be on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m., followed by family-friendly activities until 2 p.m.

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
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+.

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.

Writer in Residence Consultations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

Closing

Gateway Library Closed

2:00pm–5:00pm
Branches:
Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway
Description:

Gateway Library will close at 2pm following the Grand Opening event. Regular hours will begin on Monday, Dec. 8

ESL Pronunciation Class

2:30pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly English pronunciation class designed for adult learners! We'll practice common sounds, word stress, and speaking clearly through conversation and guided exercises.

Laser-Cut Ornaments

3:00pm–4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

In partnership with the cARTel Makerspace in the OneOhOne Gallery, we will be creating laser-cut ornaments. 

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, 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.