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One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

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East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra invites the public to enjoy a free concert for all ages and musical tastes. The program plans to transition our mood from Spring into Summ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra invites the public to enjoy a free concert for all ages and musical tastes.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

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

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Family Book Swap

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age, Family, All Ages
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...

Event Details:

Bring a book, take a book. Swap your good condition books for something new to read. Kids Need to Read will be here with new copies of books to choose from for prereader throu...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Bring a book, take a book. Swap your good condition books for something new to read. Kids Need to Read will be here with new copies of books to choose from for prereader through high school.

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

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

green and black hummingbird with beak in red cactus flower

Tiny Wonders: Hummingbirds

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Discover the fun and amazing lives of nature's smallest birds and how to enjoy viewing them at home.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Discover the fun and amazing lives of nature's smallest birds and how to enjoy viewing them at home.

taiko drums

Fushicho Taiko Drums

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Taiko is the Japanese word for great drum.  Historically used as a means of communication or on the battlefield, today its purpose is more spiritual and celebratory.  It'...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Taiko is the Japanese word for great drum.  Historically used as a means of communication or on the battlefield, today its purpose is more spiritual and celebratory.  It's now evolved into a powerful performing art.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin- Presenters

Exploring Arizona National Parks

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join guest presenters Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin to learn about the National Parks in Arizona and the many ways to enjoy them. These self-avowed national park lovers have visited ...

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

Join guest presenters Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin to learn about the National Parks in Arizona and the many ways to enjoy them.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Arizona Big Train Operator logo against a sunset sky over mountains.

Arizona Big Train Operators

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcas...

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

Get your engineers cap ready as the Arizona Big Train Operators pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games, Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Spread the fun and extend the life of the puzzles you’ve already completed. Bring in your gently used jigsaw puzzle (please check to make sure all the pieces are there!) in its box...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Sustainability
Event Details:

Spread the fun and extend the life of the puzzles you’ve already completed.