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Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, July 18, 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. 

cover of comic book with bear wearing big red tennis shoes and the name Igor on it

From Sketch to Shelf: A Teen’s Journey into Comic Book Creation

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads, Writing
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Family

Join us for an inspiring presentation by local teen comic book author Rowan Hunt.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads, Writing
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring presentation by local teen comic book author Rowan Hunt.

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

Summer Fun Family Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Summer Fun Family Storytime

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, August 1, 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. 

Campfire Stories

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

 (No fires will be present.)

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

 (No fires will be present.)

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Stacks of books

Who Picked This Book

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date    Title/ Author

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

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date    Title/ Author

Toddler holding a book

PJ Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to an evening storytime.  Ages 0-5.

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

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to an evening storytime.  Ages 0-5.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime at Toddlertown

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, 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: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

Books to Movies Book Club

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Children, Family

Each month, I will read a story that has been turned into a movie! This month's movie is "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (2009, rated PG).

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Each month, I will read a story that has been turned into a movie! This month's movie is "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (2009, rated PG).

Stacks of books

A Novel Approach

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date     Title/ Author

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

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date     Title/ Author

Craft supplies

Beat the Heat: Kids Take and Make

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
School Age

Kids come and beat the heat by picking up a Take and Make at the Mesa Express Library. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Kids come and beat the heat by picking up a Take and Make at the Mesa Express Library. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Mesa Reads, 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, Mesa Reads, 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 7:30am - 8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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

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. 

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.

Books to Movies Book Club

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Family

Each month, we will read a story that has been turned into a movie! This month's movie is "Where the Wild Things Are" (2009, rated PG).

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

Each month, we will read a story that has been turned into a movie! This month's movie is "Where the Wild Things Are" (2009, rated PG).

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Outdoor STEAM

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Come for a fun and engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Come for a fun and engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

book cover for The Demon of Unrest, with ship on fire in the water

Fiction Folks

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

This month's book for discussion is The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson

DIY Library Card Holder Craft

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Children, Family

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month by making a library card holder! Supplies will be provided, library cards are not required to make the craft.

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

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month by making a library card holder! Supplies will be provided, library cards are not required to make the craft.