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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group

Who Picked This book

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Date           Title/Author     

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Date           Title/Author     

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

Intermediate/ Advanced Excel

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq

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

Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq

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Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Computer Basics

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

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

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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Puzzle Mixer

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.

Puzzles of various sizes will be provided.

 

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

Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.

Puzzles of various sizes will be provided.

 

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

Sewing Class and Social

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Mesa Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder: Specialty Spaces

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Discover how Mesa's dedicated business spaces help entrepreneurs learn, launch, and grow.

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

Discover how Mesa's dedicated business spaces help entrepreneurs learn, launch, and grow.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Laser-Cut & Wood-Burned Jewelry - Adults

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

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.

This program is for Adults 18 and above. Registration is required and spots are limited.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
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.

This program is for Adults 18 and above. Registration is required and spots are limited.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

AI Best Practices

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Curious about AI and how to use it well? This engaging program explores best practices for working with AI tools, from writing better prompts to understanding accuracy, bias, and privacy.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Event Details:

Curious about AI and how to use it well? This engaging program explores best practices for working with AI tools, from writing better prompts to understanding accuracy, bias, and privacy.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Fiction Folks

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

This month's book for discussion is The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel.

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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
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: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional

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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

The Cozy Corner

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Get a little cozy in our corner of THINKspot and enjoy a craft or hobby.

This month we will relax by coloring sheets with different designs.  Coloring supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

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

Get a little cozy in our corner of THINKspot and enjoy a craft or hobby.

This month we will relax by coloring sheets with different designs.  Coloring supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

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

Learn to Crochet: Evening Session

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Medicare 101: Educational Seminar

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Local Author Talk: Nicole Smith

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Dive into the poignant journey of a daughter faced with her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Nicole J. Smith intertwines heartfelt memoir with practical advice, offering a vital roadmap for navigating dementia care.

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

Dive into the poignant journey of a daughter faced with her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Nicole J. Smith intertwines heartfelt memoir with practical advice, offering a vital roadmap for navigating dementia care.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Transcription Mission

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

This is a live, interactive Acts of Science: Connected event held during Citizen Science Month.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

This is a live, interactive Acts of Science: Connected event held during Citizen Science Month.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Games, Sustainability
Event Details:

Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
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 can leave you feeling intimidated.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Crochet Away

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Plant Swap & Propagation Demonstrations

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monarch Haven (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your potted plants and cuttings to swap with other plant lovers at Red Mountain Library. Paper cards will be provided for you to fill out the identity and care instructions for the plants you are swapping. 

Sustainability:

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Monarch Haven (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

Bring your potted plants and cuttings to swap with other plant lovers at Red Mountain Library. Paper cards will be provided for you to fill out the identity and care instructions for the plants you are swapping. 

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green