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Craft-Active Lab: Cardboard Robot Arm

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Get hands-on and let your imagination shine in this fun program for tweens. We will explore crafts that are designed to spark creativity and build skills. This ranges from painting and sculpting to DIY projects and beyond. 

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

Get hands-on and let your imagination shine in this fun program for tweens. We will explore crafts that are designed to spark creativity and build skills. This ranges from painting and sculpting to DIY projects and beyond. 

Craft supplies

Beat the Heat Take and Make for Teens and Adults

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Come and beat the heat to the Mesa Express Library and pick up a Take and Make for adults and teens. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Come and beat the heat to the Mesa Express Library and pick up a Take and Make for adults and teens. 

Arizona Friendtrips book cover with Arizona Center for the Book logo

Great Reads from Great Places: Arizona FriendTrips

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Teen

Author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger will be here to discuss her book Arizona FriendTrips, cowritten with Julie Morrison and published by University of Arizona Press in 2025, is a celebration of friendship, discovery, and the e

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger will be here to discuss her book Arizona FriendTrips, cowritten with Julie Morrison and published by University of Arizona Press in 2025, is a celebration of friendship, discovery, and the e

Stacks of books

Cheer Readers Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

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

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, August 27, 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.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

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)

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Solstice Aparments

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program
Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

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)

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.

Bookmobile Stop: The Great Park-Steadfast Farm

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program
Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, August 27, 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...

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.

Teen wearing pink converse

Kids' Kitchen

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Join us in the kitchen to create fun, interesting, and tasty treats.  This month we will be mixing some fun ingredients for a berry surprise.  Ages 6-12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in the kitchen to create fun, interesting, and tasty treats.  This month we will be mixing some fun ingredients for a berry surprise.  Ages 6-12.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, August 27, 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. 

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. 

yellow wooden pencils with phrases engraved on them

Glowforge Pencil Engraving

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. 

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

Thursday, August 28, 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.

 

 

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, August 28, 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

 

 

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.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class
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: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN.

A man in a suit standing in front of stairs.

Day in the Life: YouTuber

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Explore exciting career paths and discover what it is really like to work in today's most talked-about fields. During this program, we will get an inside look at a day in the life of a YouTuber.

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

Explore exciting career paths and discover what it is really like to work in today's most talked-about fields. During this program, we will get an inside look at a day in the life of a YouTuber.

Medicare 101

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Medicare is complex and evolving, it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health, Instructional
Event Details:

Medicare is complex and evolving, it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, August 29, 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.

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 29, 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.

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.

Plunder and Pages

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a treasure-filled time with pirate stories, a craft, and exciting discoveries. Ages 3-5.

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

Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a treasure-filled time with pirate stories, a craft, and exciting discoveries. Ages 3-5.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, August 30, 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+.

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+.