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HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Reference
Age Group:
Adult
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, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

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

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

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 continue to learn the basics of Google Docs.

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 then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the basics of Google Docs.

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Gingerbread House STEAM Challenge

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween

Using graham crackers, frosting, and a variety of candies, builders design and construct sweet gingerbread houses. Participants will be provided with supplies and guidelines to follow to meet the building challenges. Ages 8-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using graham crackers, frosting, and a variety of candies, builders design and construct sweet gingerbread houses. Participants will be provided with supplies and guidelines to follow to meet the building challenges. Ages 8-12.

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.

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.

Book Wreath

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Come make a wreath out of recycled book pages. Ages 8-12.

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...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Come make a wreath out of recycled book pages. Ages 8-12.

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

Magic Tree House: Space Mission Show at Mesa Community College Planetarium

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children's book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed M.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children's book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed M.

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.

Thread, a bobbin, shears, and a tape measure on a piece of cloth.

Sewing - for Teens

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

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

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

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

Jane Austen Book Club - Emma

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

The Jane Austen Book Club will be celebrating this influential author ahead of her 250th birthday in December. For three months, we will be reading some of Austen's most popular works and discussing them as a group.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

The Jane Austen Book Club will be celebrating this influential author ahead of her 250th birthday in December. For three months, we will be reading some of Austen's most popular works and discussing them as a group.

Cutting Rules!

Holiday Card Design Cutting - Adults

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Tis the season to be making, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Learn to cut a holiday greeting, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We'll provide all of the equipment, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tis the season to be making, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Learn to cut a holiday greeting, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We'll provide all of the equipment, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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, December 11, 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.

 

 

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 11, 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.

Rescheduled to 12/11 -- Glowforge Laser Cutter: Coasters

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

This program has been rescheduled for December 11th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM due to Glowforge technical issues.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled for December 11th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM due to Glowforge technical issues.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 11, 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.

 

 

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.

Fiction Folks

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

This month will be our annual planning meeting.

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

This month will be our annual planning meeting.

Crafternoon: Cross Stitch Ornament

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a cozy crafting session where you’ll learn how to create charming cross-stitch ornaments, perfect for gifting or decorating your own home.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy crafting session where you’ll learn how to create charming cross-stitch ornaments, perfect for gifting or decorating your own home.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

Hotspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
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, 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.

Mini Piñata Ornaments

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Cut tissue paper into festive fringe, then add glue and ribbon to create an ornament that celebrates the Latin American tradition of piñatas. Suitable for ages 5-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cut tissue paper into festive fringe, then add glue and ribbon to create an ornament that celebrates the Latin American tradition of piñatas. Suitable for ages 5-12.

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.

Collage Club - Teen

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen

Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.

Jane Austen's House Virtual Tour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a virtual tour of her house in Chawton Hampshire.

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

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a virtual tour of her house in Chawton Hampshire.

Book cover of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library

Mesa Reads Together Presents: The Midnight Library Book Discussion

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

What would you do if you could go back and explore the road not taken?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you could go back and explore the road not taken?

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: 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. 

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

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.