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Crochet Circle

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult

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.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
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.

Crochet-along

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
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.

Blue dice pointing 20-side up.

Gather for Magic Cards

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every second Tuesday - no registration needed.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every second Tuesday - no registration needed.

Sewing machine foot sewing plaid fabric

Sewing Class and Social

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Thread, a bobbin, shears, and a tape measure on a piece of cloth.

Sewing - for Adults

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

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

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

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

Ultimaker 3D printer printing a building

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ultimaker 3 (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Come learn the basics of 3D printing! Librarian Rin will go over the types of machines at Red Mountain Library, settings and options on Thingiverse.com and Cura, and walk participants step-by-step through their first 3D print job.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Ultimaker 3 (TS@RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of 3D printing! Librarian Rin will go over the types of machines at Red Mountain Library, settings and options on Thingiverse.com and Cura, and walk participants step-by-step through their first 3D print job.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

Hotspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
THINKspot at Main
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: THINKspot at Main
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+.

rpg dice

RPG at the Library - Adult

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

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.

 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
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.

 

Laser cutting material with purple lighting

Laser Cut Christmas Ornaments

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Glowforge (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn the basics of using the library's laser cutter. Create a unique, personalized Christmas tree ornament to take home.

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

Learn the basics of using the library's laser cutter. Create a unique, personalized Christmas tree ornament to take home.

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult

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.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
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.

A person using cardboard to make a craft.

Craft-Active Lab

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Tween

In celebration of America250, we will be learning about groundbreaking physicist Vera Rubin and creating marshmallow rockets. Mesa celebrates America250!

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of America250, we will be learning about groundbreaking physicist Vera Rubin and creating marshmallow rockets. Mesa celebrates America250!

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
Closing
Branches:
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
brother se 1900 sewing and embroidery machine

Embroidery Machine Demo

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn how to create a basic custom design and use the THINKspot embroidery machine. We will work on designs on library laptops, then a librarian will demonstrate how to use the embroidery machine. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create a basic custom design and use the THINKspot embroidery machine. We will work on designs on library laptops, then a librarian will demonstrate how to use the embroidery machine. 

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult

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.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
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.

New Year's Eve - libraries close at 5pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
Closing
Branches:
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services

New Year's Day

All Day
Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual
Description:

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of New Year's Day.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, January 1, 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...

Cancelled
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.

Vision Boards

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Stop by THINKspot at Red Mountain Library during the month of January to create a vision board for this new year. Poster board, vision board books, magazines, and art supplies will be provided. 

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

Stop by THINKspot at Red Mountain Library during the month of January to create a vision board for this new year. Poster board, vision board books, magazines, and art supplies will be provided. 

Blue dice pointing 20-side up.

Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™, a popular card game created by American game designer Richard Garfield. New players welcome. Mesa celebrates America250!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™, a popular card game created by American game designer Richard Garfield. New players welcome. Mesa celebrates America250!

Adult blonde woman wearing virtual reality goggles and smiling while looking at flying butterflies all around her

Exploring Virtual Reality

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Explore virtual reality games, museums, and scenic views! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 18+.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore virtual reality games, museums, and scenic views! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 18+.

Tween Crafters: New Years around the World

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Ring in the New Year by discovering fun and unique ways people celebrate new beginnings around the world. Then, create your own festive “New Year Wish” flag to share hopes and goals for the year ahead.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year by discovering fun and unique ways people celebrate new beginnings around the world. Then, create your own festive “New Year Wish” flag to share hopes and goals for the year ahead.

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Adult

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.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Adult
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.

A woman in a striped sweater typing on a laptop in front of a bookcase.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.

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

Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.