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Library Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Meetings for FY23/24 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Meetings for FY23/24 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Mechanic Fixing Car

Automotive 101

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Presented by Thomas Mundo from Network Automotive, explore the fundamentals of car maintenance. Learn essential tips on basic car components, maintenance routines, and automotive c...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Presented by Thomas Mundo from Network Automotive, explore the fundamentals of car maintenance. Learn essential tips on basic car components, maintenance routines, and automotive care. 

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime presents Childsplay

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Childsplay will be on-hand for this special Preschool Storytime to delight and entertain your preschooler with a story, anticipatory activities with a puppet and other visual aides...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Childsplay will be on-hand for this special Preschool Storytime to delight and entertain your preschooler with a story, anticipatory activities with a puppet and other visual aides, and a guided

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.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
The HOTspot Digital Help Desk:

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 assi...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

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.

Art supplies and paint brushes

Walk-in Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Walk in and make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment. Something fun will be happening on a Wednesday afternoon in the Youth Activity Room. Supplies are limited....

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Event Details:

Walk in and make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment. Something fun will be happening on a Wednesday afternoon in the Youth Activity Room.

Supplies are limited.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult
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 ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

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

School age girl wearing a yellow shirt and writing.

Tween Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Come join our tween creative writing club. Each month, we will be participating in different creative writing prompts, exercises, and games. You can also bring your own writing to ...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Come join our tween creative writing club. Each month, we will be participating in different creative writing prompts, exercises, and games. You can also bring your own writing to share. Ages 8-12.

Little Chefs

Kids' Kitchen Adventures: Fruit Edition

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Calling all little chefs! Explore new recipes, taste new foods, and discover a culinary talent in the library. This month we will be celebrating the...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Calling all little chefs! Explore new recipes, taste new foods, and discover a culinary talent in the library. This month we will be celebrating the start of summer with a summer fruits party!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

bicycle safety sign painted yellow on street

Smart Cycling Fundamentals

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an introductory workshop on how to start bicycling. You’ll get practical tips on how to plan your ride and what you can do to stay safe on the streets. All participants...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an introductory workshop on how to start bicycling. You’ll get practical tips on how to plan your ride and what you can do to stay safe on the streets.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.    

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.    

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 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.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Reference
Age Group:
Adult
The HOTspot Digital Help Desk:

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 assi...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
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.

shrek movie

Teen Matinee: Shrek

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Watch Shrek in the Teen Zone and enjoy some snacks! Teens 12-18. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Watch Shrek in the Teen Zone and enjoy some snacks!

Teens 12-18. 

Group of adults talking

NAMI Presents: In Our Own Voice

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for Mental Health Awareness month with a presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI will host their In Our Own Voice presentation that changes attitudes,...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for Mental Health Awareness month with a presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Literacy Thru Drama with Mesa Arts Center

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring picture books to life by going on an imaginative adventure in this drama focused storytime. Children will deepen early literacy skills as they explore magical worlds, problem...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring picture books to life by going on an imaginative adventure in this drama focused storytime. Children will deepen early literacy skills as they explore magical worlds, problem-solve, and become characters in the story.

Art supplies and paint brushes

Design Time Storytime

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Designtime Storytime introduces the creative process of art and design to families through songs, stories, games and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-6

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designtime Storytime introduces the creative process of art and design to families through songs, stories, games and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-6

roseann fox

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that may leave you feeling intimidated. This seminar will gu...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that may leave you feeling intimidated.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
ESL Conversation Class:

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+.

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+.

dungeon and dragons

RPG at the Library - Adult

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are w...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

Memorial Day

All Day
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
Description:

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day.