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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
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.

Dignity Health Oral Screenings for Children

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Dignity Health will be onsite providing no cost oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

Dignity Health will be onsite providing no cost oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists.

Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
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Preschool Storytime Presents: Sandy the Clown

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join Sandy the Clown for stories, jokes, songs, and a whole lot of laughs.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Sandy the Clown for stories, jokes, songs, and a whole lot of laughs.

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.

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Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

STEM Squad

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Three days of fun challenges and exploration into the world of STEM. Presented by members of Red Mountain Library Teen Advisory Board. Ages 8-12.

Registration required. You will be registering for:

June 16, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Three days of fun challenges and exploration into the world of STEM. Presented by members of Red Mountain Library Teen Advisory Board. Ages 8-12.

Registration required. You will be registering for:

June 16, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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.

Growing Words into Readers

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children

Calling all beginning readers! Come play simple card and board games with us to become more confident with your sight words while having fun and making new friends. Ages 4-8.  

 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all beginning readers! Come play simple card and board games with us to become more confident with your sight words while having fun and making new friends. Ages 4-8.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

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Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

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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.

Bookmobile Stop: Riverview Park

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program

Bollywood Dances From India

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children

Bollywood dances from India that demonstrate culture, arts, movement, and historic significance. These dances are colorful, lively, and high energy.

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

Bollywood dances from India that demonstrate culture, arts, movement, and historic significance. These dances are colorful, lively, and high energy.

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HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, June 18, 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...

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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.

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Learn with Aloha!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

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

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Main Library Parking

If the Main Library parking lot is full when you arrive for this program, please visit downtownmesa.com/explore/parking for more parking options.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, June 18, 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 continue to learn how to type on a keyboard. 

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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 continue to learn how to type on a keyboard. 

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STEAM Team

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

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

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

Hula dancing

Learn with Aloha!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

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

Participants will be able to experience the Aloha Spirit through learning about hula! We will learn where hula originates, the purpose of hula, enjoy some hula performances, learn some basic hula instruction with Hawaiian implements (ex.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Main Library Parking

If the Main Library parking lot is full when you arrive for this program, please visit downtownmesa.com/explore/parking for more parking options.

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Craft Night: Mini Art Journals

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making mini art journals.

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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 mini art journals.

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Toddlertime

Thursday, June 19, 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.

 

 

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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.

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Toddlertime

Thursday, June 19, 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.

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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.

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Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Registration Required
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, June 19, 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.

 

 

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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.

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Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Children, Teen

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, June 19, 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...

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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.

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Exploring VR - Free Play

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy "free play" and see the available apps on our headsets.

 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month enjoy "free play" and see the available apps on our headsets.

 

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Baby Lapsit

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:30am - 8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Please bring water and hats for you and your little ones. 

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Please bring water and hats for you and your little ones. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.