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This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Sewing - Quilted Animal Coasters for Teens

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. This month we will be sewing a quilted coaster.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

This month we will be sewing a quilted coaster.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Teen Time: Gaming

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

 Join in the fun! Bring your friends and find out who is the ultimate Super Smash Bros champion!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

 Join in the fun! Bring your friends and find out who is the ultimate Super Smash Bros champion!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Computer Skills Training

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens. Bring...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.Brooke Bessesen is the ...

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 Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

STEAM Team

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problems. In this pro...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Teen Zines Workshop

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Create your own mini-magazine about anything you can imagine: make a comic, share your favorite books, bands, drawings, or whatever inspires you. Supplies provided but are limited....

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Create your own mini-magazine about anything you can imagine: make a comic, share your favorite books, bands, drawings, or whatever inspires you. Supplies provided but are limited. Ages 12-18. 

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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Reading Alone, Together: A Book Group

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

A laid-back book club where you bring the book you're reading and sit in companionable silence with those around you as you read it. At the end of the hour, we will gather in THINK...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

A laid-back book club where you bring the book you're reading and sit in companionable silence with those around you as you read it. At the end of the hour, we will gather in THINKspot to discuss our reading.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Adventures in Virtual Reality

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.

This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.Brooke Bessesen is the ...

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 Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.Brooke Bessesen is the ...

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 Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

STEAM Team

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problems. In this pro...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

RPG at the Library - Tween

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
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: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
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.

 

 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Sewing - for Teens

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. We will be making a cloth basket.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

We will be making a cloth basket.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Wordplay: Solving the Writing Puzzle

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with words! This playful writing workshop will get your creative juices flowing and eliminate any hesitation you may have with editing your work.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with words! This playful writing workshop will get your creative juices flowing and eliminate any hesitation you may have with editing your work.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.Brooke Bessesen is the ...

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 Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Explore America's Natural Treasures: National Parks & National Forests Unveiled

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

In this engaging and informative presentation, professional traveler Chris McCormack will share the beauty, adventure, and cost-saving tips for exploring our most breathtaking nati...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

In this engaging and informative presentation, professional traveler Chris McCormack will share the beauty, adventure, and cost-saving tips for exploring our most breathtaking national parks in the United States.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.Brooke Bessesen is the ...

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 Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

STEAM Team

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problems. In this pro...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Computer Skills Training

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Adventures in Virtual Reality

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places. This month we will be playing virtual Mini Golf.Registration is required and spo...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places. 

This month we will be playing virtual Mini Golf.

Registration is required and spots are limited.