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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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.

Text reading "Kids Cafe"

Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Children, Teen

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

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

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Adventures in Virtual Reality

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.

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

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

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.

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

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Art Lab: Mod Podge Terra Cotta Pots

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will use Mod Podge to decorate terra cotta pots.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited 

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

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will use Mod Podge to decorate terra cotta pots.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited 

Color Your World Steam

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween
STEAM at the Library:

Stretch your imagination using science! We'll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Grades 1-6.

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

Stretch your imagination using science! We'll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Grades 1-6.

Busy Hands Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your needlepoint project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlepoint.

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Bring your needlepoint project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlepoint.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

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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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Ticketed Event

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

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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.

View Details
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Ticketed Event

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

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Phoenix Zoo Live on Location

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family

Imagine the thrill of seeing our ambassador animals right in your library! Get up close and personal with our captivating creatures as our expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.

 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Imagine the thrill of seeing our ambassador animals right in your library! Get up close and personal with our captivating creatures as our expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.

 

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.

Ticketed Event

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

Beginner Art Journaling

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

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

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

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Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

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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.

phoenix zoo

Phoenix Zoo Live on Location

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family

Imagine the thrill of seeing our ambassador animals right in your library! Get up close and personal with our captivating creatures as our expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.

 

View Details
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Imagine the thrill of seeing our ambassador animals right in your library! Get up close and personal with our captivating creatures as our expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.

 

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.

Ticketed Event

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

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, 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...

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, 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.

Movie Soundtrack Bingo

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Play BINGO with a fun twist: we’ll listen to portions of movie soundtracks and mark them off our cards.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play BINGO with a fun twist: we’ll listen to portions of movie soundtracks and mark them off our cards.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn how to type on a keyboard. 

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

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn how to type on a keyboard. 

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STEAM Team

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

dungeon and dragons

RPG at the Library - Tween

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

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.

 

 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
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.

 

 

Historic and Haunted Arizona

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Author and paranormal investigator, Debe Branning, will take you on a road trip adventure  that takes you to some of Arizona's most haunted places. Learn stories about haunted hotels, restaurants, cemeteries, forts, jails, schools, and m

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

Author and paranormal investigator, Debe Branning, will take you on a road trip adventure  that takes you to some of Arizona's most haunted places. Learn stories about haunted hotels, restaurants, cemeteries, forts, jails, schools, and m

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

 

 

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

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.

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 12, 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.

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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.