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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 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.

Text reading "Kids Cafe"

Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...

LINC (Legal Information and Navigation Clinic)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for legal information? The Legal Information and Navigation Clinic offers free, walk-in English and Spanish speaking court-forms assistance.  Forms include d

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Looking for legal information? The Legal Information and Navigation Clinic offers free, walk-in English and Spanish speaking court-forms assistance.  Forms include divorce, paternity, estate administration, guardianship, child support,...
water bottle on the beach

Vinyl Stickers

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cameo vinyl cutter and walk away with a cool sticker. Ages 12-18

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Cameo vinyl cutter and walk away with a cool sticker. Ages 12-18 ...

Mesa Public Schools Presents: Stick 2 Reading

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family. There will be free books, interactive storytelli

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family. There will be free books, interactive storytelling and reading activities for all ages. Don't miss this opportuni...
Stacks of books

Cheer Readers Book Group

Tuesday, June 25, 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 Plague of Dov

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. This month we will read The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich     ...

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.

acrylic keychain with initial C

Intro to Glowforge

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glowforge (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get started using the Glowforge and learn how to make a personalized acrylic keychain.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Glowforge (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Get started using the Glowforge and learn how to make a personalized acrylic keychain. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center

Wednesday, June 26, 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. Young learners will engage early literacy skills while explori...

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center

Wednesday, June 26, 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. Young learners will engage early literacy skills while explori...

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.

Kids Cafe logo

Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...

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.

Lunchtime Tales

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a lunch, listen to a story, and create something all your own. Ages 5-12.  Please bring water for you and your family. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Bring a lunch, listen to a story, and create something all your own. Ages 5-12.  Please bring water for you and your family.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Instructional
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: Instructional

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, June 26, 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. If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the b...
Painting of a rocket and a book on a ceramic tile

Tile Painting with As You Wish

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

As You Wish staff member will give step by step instructions on painting this rocket ship hanging wall tile to remind yourself of the adventure you can have when reading. Acrylic p

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
As You Wish staff member will give step by step instructions on painting this rocket ship hanging wall tile to remind yourself of the adventure you can have when reading. Acrylic paint will be used so project can be taken home same day. Plastic apron...
School age girl wearing a yellow shirt and writing.

Tween Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Come join our tween creative writing club. Each month, we will be participating in different creative writing prompts, exercises, and games. You can also bring your own writing to

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:
Come join our tween creative writing club. Each month, we will be participating in different creative writing prompts, exercises, and games. You can also bring your own writing to share. Ages 8-12. ...

Mesa Public Schools Presents: Stick 2 Reading

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family. There will be free books, interactive storytelli

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family. There will be free books, interactive storytelling and reading activities for all ages. Don't miss this opportuni...

Artful Tales with the I.D.E.A Museum

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for storytime with the I.D.E.A Museum as they read a book, show art work, and provide a craft for children to enjoy!

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Craft, Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for storytime with the I.D.E.A Museum as they read a book, show art work, and provide a craft for children to enjoy! ...
Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 27, 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, June 27, 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 at Toddler Town

Thursday, June 27, 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, June 27, 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.

Text reading "Kids Cafe"

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:
Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and sponsored by Arizona Department of Education in association with...