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A manga woman being drawn on a sketchpad.

Drawn to Anime

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Discover the art of anime drawing in this hands-on program where teens learn to draw digitally. Come on in to explore character design, expressions, and dynamic poses with guidance. Beginners are welcome.

Ages 12-18.

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of anime drawing in this hands-on program where teens learn to draw digitally. Come on in to explore character design, expressions, and dynamic poses with guidance. Beginners are welcome.

Ages 12-18.

Exploring Virtual Reality

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy Mystery Box VR: Escape the Room

 

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

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy Mystery Box VR: Escape the Room

 

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 7:30am - 8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Sense the Season: Summer

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Dive into the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a sunny story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of summer. Ages 3-5.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Dive into the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a sunny story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of summer. Ages 3-5.

Kid's Playing

Let's Play

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, Instructional
Age Group:
Children
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Instructional

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, August 16, 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.

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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.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, August 16, 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+.

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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+.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

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

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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

Toddlertime

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

yellow wooden pencils with phrases engraved on them

Glowforge Pencil Engraving

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glowforge (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Get started using THINKspot's Glowforge and engrave your own message on pencils. 

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

Get started using THINKspot's Glowforge and engrave your own message on pencils. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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)

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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

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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.

Nutrition for the Family

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!

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

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Senior Center Downtown

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, 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.

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

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Mountain View Park

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program

Crochet-along

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

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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.

Digital art being drawn on Procreate.

App Artist

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Every first and third Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every first and third Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Let's Eat! for Adults

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

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

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

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.