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Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

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

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, July 31, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Girl with helmet, riding a bike in a park.

Back to School Helmet Popup

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Instructional, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Class is back in session in August and City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program wants to help you ride back safely.  Join us at one of the Helmet Distribution Events to p...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability
Event Details:

Class is back in session in August and City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program wants to help you ride back safely.  Join us at one of the Helmet Distribution Events to pick up a new helmet.  Staff will be distributing free helmets

Paw Patrol: The Movie poster

Family Movie Adventure: Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on and enjoy Paw Patrol: The Movie in the cool air conditioning at the library. Rated G. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on and enjoy Paw Patrol: The Movie in the cool air conditioning at the library. Rated G. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, August 7, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, August 14, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, August 21, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

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Cardboard Fort Build and Break

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and building skills to construct then destruct your own cardboard fort. 

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

Unleash your imagination and building skills to construct then destruct your own cardboard fort. 

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, August 28, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, September 4, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Cover of the Dot book by Peter Reynolds. Child painting large orange dot.

The Dot Storytime and Craft

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will read The Dot by Peter Reynolds and then make coffee filter butterflies with dot markers and pipe cleaners.  Ages 4-6. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

We will read The Dot by Peter Reynolds and then make coffee filter butterflies with dot markers and pipe cleaners. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, September 11, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

K-Code

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

You don’t need to be a computer whiz to learn the fundamentals of coding. We’ll use logic games and exercises to help children build cognitive skills that will be a strong foundati...

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

You don’t need to be a computer whiz to learn the fundamentals of coding. We’ll use logic games and exercises to help children build cognitive skills that will be a strong foundation for learning how to code. For ages 4-6.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, September 18, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Craft In Movie: Shrek

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Watch Shrek and do themed crafts.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Craft, Movie
Event Details:

Watch Shrek and do themed crafts.

Coyote Storytime

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age
Event Details:

Local children's author Jeremy Koehn will be reading his new book My Butterfly Friend using songs and an interactive display. Ages 3-9.

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

Local children's author Jeremy Koehn will be reading his new book My Butterfly Friend using songs and an interactive display. Ages 3-9.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, September 25, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

K-Code

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

You don’t need to be a computer whiz to learn the fundamentals of coding. We’ll use logic games and exercises to help children build cognitive skills that will be a strong foundati...

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

You don’t need to be a computer whiz to learn the fundamentals of coding. We’ll use logic games and exercises to help children build cognitive skills that will be a strong foundation for learning how to code. For ages 4-6.

Cuentos en Español with Local Author Marlene Davis

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Preschool 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.

Event Details:

Local author Marlene Davis presents Cuentos en Español.

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

Local author Marlene Davis presents Cuentos en Español.

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, October 2, 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 Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.