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
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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.

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
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 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.

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 ret

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. 

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.

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
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Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

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. 

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
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.

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
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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.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Every month we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps.