Chinese Storytime

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

Join us for Chinese songs, books, and other silliness. This Storytime is in Mandarin Chinese but all are welcome. Ages 0-5.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Craft Exchange

10:00am - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Give a little, get a little! Clean out your craft closet, pack up your unwanted supplies, and set up a table. Those who bring supplies will get first dibs at the supply swap from 9-10am.

Sewing Machine 101

10:00am - 1:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Required
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Event Details:

Sewing Machine 101 - Learn the basics of using our ThinkSpot sewing machines. In this one time class, we will learn the basics for starting to sew with our ThinkSpot machines.

Writers in Residence Consultation Hours

11:30am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Small Study Space 2 (DR)
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.

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+.

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.

Saturday Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
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.

LEGO Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

Writing as a Second Act

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Writing
Event Details:

Sheila Grinell, founding director and former CEO of the Arizona Science Center, will discuss the creative similarities and differences between her first and second careers. A Q & A session will follow.

Make it or Game it!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment

Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy!

Writing Workshop: The Differences Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Person Points of View

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Writing
Event Details:

There are two sides to every story…and sometimes three. I love to write. You love to write. They love to write. These are simple examples of the three points of view available to writers.

Sewing Help Saturdays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If you have a pair of pants that need to be hemmed or a dress that needs to be mended, its time to learn how to fix it with professional advice. At Sewing Help Saturdays we will provide the professional help to fix and mend clothing.

Slime Time

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

See how different materials come together to make shimmery, gooey, sticky, and sometimes yucky, slime. Materials are provided on a first come first served basis. For ages 8-12.

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.