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Craft In Movie: Toy Story 2

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come watch Toy Story 2 (G) and do themed crafts.

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

Come watch Toy Story 2 (G) and do themed crafts.

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Tinkering For Toddlers

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Age Group:
Early Childhood

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

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Lunch at the Library

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

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.

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From Sketch to Shelf: A Teen’s Journey into Comic Book Creation

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads, Writing
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Family

Join us for an inspiring presentation by local teen comic book author Rowan Hunt.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads, Writing
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring presentation by local teen comic book author Rowan Hunt.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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 DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
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 DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

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Lunch at the Library

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: 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.

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.

Mesa Experience Corps Information Session

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

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

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!

Anything But a Paintbrush

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Painting with a twist! You can't use a paintbrush. Instead, use materials like your fingers, toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and more! While supplies last. Ages 6-12.

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

Painting with a twist! You can't use a paintbrush. Instead, use materials like your fingers, toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and more! While supplies last. Ages 6-12.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: 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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Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 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.

Altered Books

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Come turn damaged books into art! Ages 8-12. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Come turn damaged books into art! Ages 8-12. While supplies last.

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Teen Time: Custom Zipper Pouches

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. 

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

Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

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Lunch at the Library

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

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.

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RESCHEDULED: Custom Zipper Pouches with the Cameo

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Rescheduled from Friday, July 11. Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rescheduled from Friday, July 11. Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

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Lunch at the Library

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: 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.

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, July 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: 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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Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

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.

Computer Skills Training

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

Craft In Movie: Toy Story 3

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Movie
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us as we watch Toy Story 3 (G) and do themed crafts.

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

Join us as we watch Toy Story 3 (G) and do themed crafts.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: 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.

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.