This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group RPG at the Library - Adult Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Jul 19 2025 Sat RPG at the Library - Adult 3:30pm–4:45pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @MN Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Family Art Lab: Salt Dough Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Family Color your world by learning using different materials to create art. This week we will be making salt dough to create your own sculpture.Supplies are limited View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Family Art Lab: Salt Dough 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Color your world by learning using different materials to create art. This week we will be making salt dough to create your own sculpture.Supplies are limited 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Back to School Helmet Popup Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability Age Group: Children, School Age Class is back in session in August and City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program wants to help you ride back safely. Join us at one of the Helmet Distribution Events to pick up a new helmet. Staff will be distributing free helmets Sustainability: This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in... Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Back to School Helmet Popup 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Class is back in session in August and City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program wants to help you ride back safely. Join us at one of the Helmet Distribution Events to pick up a new helmet. Staff will be distributing free helmets This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Teen Time: Custom Zipper Pouches Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Age Group: Teen Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Teen Time: Custom Zipper Pouches 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group RESCHEDULED: Custom Zipper Pouches with the Cameo Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Rescheduled from Friday, July 11. Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jul 25 2025 Fri RESCHEDULED: Custom Zipper Pouches with the Cameo 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Rescheduled from Friday, July 11. Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Big Art Day Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Family End the summer by creating community art.Supplies are limited View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Big Art Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Family Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: End the summer by creating community art.Supplies are limited 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.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Lifesaver Class Presented by City of Mesa Fire and Medical Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Educational, Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult Knowing what to do in the first few minutes of an emergency can help to save a life! Lifesaver training provides you with critical skills to use in an emergency to help until we arrive. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Lifesaver Class Presented by City of Mesa Fire and Medical 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Event Details: Knowing what to do in the first few minutes of an emergency can help to save a life! Lifesaver training provides you with critical skills to use in an emergency to help until we arrive.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Summer Hot Weather and Night Riding Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult The end of summer in Mesa does not mean a drastic reduction in daytime temperatures but there are precautions you can take before you go for a ride. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Main Library" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Summer Hot Weather and Night Riding 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional Registration Required Event Details: The end of summer in Mesa does not mean a drastic reduction in daytime temperatures but there are precautions you can take before you go for a ride.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group "Wait, What Do I Say?": Professional Communication for Teens Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Teen If you've ever dreaded making a phone call or replying to a professional email, this program's for you. Get ready to apply for school and/or jobs by learning how to make phone calls and write emails in a polished manner. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Aug 6 2025 Wed "Wait, What Do I Say?": Professional Communication for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Instructional Event Details: If you've ever dreaded making a phone call or replying to a professional email, this program's for you. Get ready to apply for school and/or jobs by learning how to make phone calls and write emails in a polished manner.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Fanful Crafts: Wood-Burn Video Game Coins Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Craft, Instructional, STEAM Age Group: Teen Unleash your inner geek with a crafting club made just for fandom-loving teens. From DIY cosplay props to pixel art, each session brings a new way to create, connect, and geek out over your favorite games, shows, and stories. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Fanful Crafts: Wood-Burn Video Game Coins 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft, Instructional, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Unleash your inner geek with a crafting club made just for fandom-loving teens. From DIY cosplay props to pixel art, each session brings a new way to create, connect, and geek out over your favorite games, shows, and stories.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Medicare 101 Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Medicare 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Color and Chill Friday, August 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Entertainment, Instructional Age Group: Teen Please join us as we sit back, relax, and color. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Color and Chill 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Entertainment, Instructional Event Details: Please join us as we sit back, relax, and color.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Teen Time: Glowforge Pencil Engraving Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Glowforge (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Age Group: Teen Get started using THINKspot's Glowforge and engrave your own message on pencils. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Teen Time: Glowforge Pencil Engraving 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: Glowforge (TS@DR) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Instructional, STEAM 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Peaceful Sketch: Digital Art for Mindfulness Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Glowforge (TS@MN) at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Craft, Health, Instructional Age Group: Adult Unwind and reconnect through the calming practice of neurographic art, a unique form of mindful drawing that turns thoughts into flowing lines and shapes. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Peaceful Sketch: Digital Art for Mindfulness 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: Glowforge (TS@MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Health, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Unwind and reconnect through the calming practice of neurographic art, a unique form of mindful drawing that turns thoughts into flowing lines and shapes.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Drawn to Anime 4:00pm–5:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group 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 View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Let's Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Instructional
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group RPG at the Library - Adult Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Aug 16 2025 Sat RPG at the Library - Adult 3:30pm–4:45pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @MN Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Glowforge Pencil Engraving 2:00pm–3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Let's Eat! for Adults Thursday, August 21, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Let's Eat! for Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Glowforge Pencil Engraving 6:00pm–7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Medicare 101 6:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Introduction to Microsoft Excel Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Introduction to Microsoft Excel 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Intermediate/ Advanced Excel Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Intermediate/ Advanced Excel 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.