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See the World: Less Money, Less Worry & More Travel

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Professional traveler Chris McCormack offers this engaging speaking program designed to inspire and empower individuals to explore the globe without breaking the bank.  The pr...

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

Professional traveler Chris McCormack offers this engaging speaking program designed to inspire and empower individuals to explore the globe without breaking the bank.

Kith and Kin Caregiver Workshop

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors a...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

Brooke Bessesen Headshot

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, May 17, 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.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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+.

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adulto...

Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adultos no emparentados que apoyan a las familias con sus necesidades de

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Exploring Virtual Reality

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games that let us explore new virtual places.

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

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space t...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

Mesa Experience Corps Information Session

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa!Experience Corps provides a meaningful volunteer experi...

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

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa!

Crochet-a-long

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together. This group is perfect for those with ba...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Meetings for FY24/54 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
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Meetings for FY24/54 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

Let's Eat! for Adults

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.Join us on a delicious journey as we explore the art of cooki...

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

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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.

Brooke Bessesen Headshot

Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express 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.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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 then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will le...

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.

Medicare 101

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Medicare is complex and evolving, it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities. This seminar will give you a foundationa...

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

Medicare is complex and evolving, it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

large purple flower folded from paper and smaller green and white flower folded from an old map

Craft Night: Paper Flowers

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making paper flowers.

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

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making paper flowers.

Sewing - for Adults

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

We will sewing a cloth basket.

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Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  Digital Skills Builder topics include:  computer basics, internet use and safety, email basics, Google work...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  Digital Skills Builder topics include:  computer basics, internet use and safet

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class
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: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class

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.

Contemporary Picture Books: Character, Structure and Voice in Under 200 Words

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Children’s writers can understand the interconnected yet distinct roles that text and illustration play in picture books. In this class we’ll dissect a few picture books to examine...

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

Children’s writers can understand the interconnected yet distinct roles that text and illustration play in picture books. In this class we’ll dissect a few picture books to examine their composition and consider how they were crafted. 

Little baby kissing its mother's cheek

Parenting Workshop: First Five Years™

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

This 4-session series presented by AZCEND Resource Center will help you nurture your child with a just right combination of freedom and positive discipline. Participate in First Fi...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This 4-session series presented by AZCEND Resource Center will help you nurture your child with a just right combination of freedom and positive discipline.

Let's Eat! for Adults

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.Join us on a delicious journey as we explore the art of cooki...

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

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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.

Kith and Kin Caregiver Workshop

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors a...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

Brooke Bessesen Headshot

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, May 24, 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.