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Mesa Experience Corps Information Session

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa!Experience Corps provides a meaningful volunteer experi...

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

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa!

Crochet-a-long

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together. This group is perfect for those with ba...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.

Art supplies and paint brushes

Craft-ish: Build it to Win It

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Build a boat using a variety of materials. Can you make your boat float,Supplies are limited

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

Build a boat using a variety of materials. Can you make your boat float,

Supplies are limited

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Meetings for FY24/54 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Meetings for FY24/54 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Let's Eat! for Adults

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.Join us on a delicious journey as we explore the art of cooki...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 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)

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, May 21, 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)

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.

Brooke Bessesen Headshot

Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.Brooke Bessesen is the ...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
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: 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.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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 then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will le...

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.

Craft-in Movie: Ratatouille

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come watch Ratatouille (rated G) and do themed crafts.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Movie
Event Details:

Come watch Ratatouille (rated G) and do themed crafts.

blue and green power button graphic with Compudopt name off to the side

STEAM Team

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
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 problems. In this pro...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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

Medicare 101

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
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 seminar will give you a foundationa...

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.

large purple flower folded from paper and smaller green and white flower folded from an old map

Craft Night: Paper Flowers

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making paper flowers.

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

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making paper flowers.

Sewing - for Adults

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. We will sewing a cloth basket.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

We will sewing a cloth basket.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 22, 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, May 22, 2025 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 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.

compudopt blue and green logo of a power on button

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  Digital Skills Builder topics include:  computer basics, internet use and safety, email basics, Google work...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  Digital Skills Builder topics include:  computer basics, internet use and safet

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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 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, May 22, 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.

Contemporary Picture Books: Character, Structure and Voice in Under 200 Words

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Children’s writers can understand the interconnected yet distinct roles that text and illustration play in picture books. In this class we’ll dissect a few picture books to examine...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Children’s writers can understand the interconnected yet distinct roles that text and illustration play in picture books. In this class we’ll dissect a few picture books to examine their composition and consider how they were crafted. 

Little baby kissing its mother's cheek

Parenting Workshop: First Five Years™

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

This 4-session series presented by AZCEND Resource Center will help you nurture your child with a just right combination of freedom and positive discipline. Participate in First Fi...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This 4-session series presented by AZCEND Resource Center will help you nurture your child with a just right combination of freedom and positive discipline.