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ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, May 25, 2024 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+.

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+.

dungeon and dragons

RPG at the Library - Adult

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult
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 w...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
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.

Memorial Day

All Day
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

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

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
Description:

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting 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 Meeting 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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.    

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

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. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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.    

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

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Library @ the MCC Planetarium

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library at the Mesa Community College Planetarium for an out of this world show featuring astronomy and all our favorite friends from Sesame Street! Regis...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library at the Mesa Community College Planetarium for an out of this world show featuring astronomy and all our favorite friends from Sesame Street! Registration is required as seating is limited (one registration per sea

Craft supplies

Craft-ish: Wood Burning

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Make your own jewelry using a wood burner. Supplies are limited.  

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Make your own jewelry using a wood burner.

Supplies are limited.

 

Stacks of books

Cheer Readers Book Group

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month. This month we will read The Wind Knows My...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.

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, May 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Meeting 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 Meeting 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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.

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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.

Event Details:

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts ...

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

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

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

City of Mesa AARP Foundation Experience Corps logo

Mesa Experience Corps Volunteer Information Session

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa! Experience Corps provides a meaningful volunteer ex...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa!

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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.

Event Details:

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts ...

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

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

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, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational
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...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

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.

Art supplies and paint brushes

Walk-in Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Walk in and make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment. Something fun will be happening on a Wednesday afternoon in the Youth Activity Room. Supplies are limited....

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

Walk in and make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment. Something fun will be happening on a Wednesday afternoon in the Youth Activity Room.

Supplies are limited.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics ...

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

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Two teenage girls and two teenage boys playing video games together.

Teen Time: Gaming at the Library

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stay cool at the library and try out a video game or card game with other teens. Ages 12-18 

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

Stay cool at the library and try out a video game or card game with other teens.

Ages 12-18 

Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Whether you're a Taylor Swift fan or not, bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet! Make one for you and one to share. Ages 8-12.

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

Whether you're a Taylor Swift fan or not, bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet! Make one for you and one to share. Ages 8-12.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting 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 Meeting 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

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

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddler holding a book

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

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

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.