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Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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.

Registration Required
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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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)

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.

Art supplies and paint brushes

Dreadful Art Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! 

A Family's Journey

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Family

The program provides a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational, Health
Event Details:

The program provides a unique bonding experience that brings families together through mindful activities that nurture communication, creativity, and emotional wellness.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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.

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Intermediate/ Advanced Excel

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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

Registration Required
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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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.

Library eResources

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to access and use the library’s wide range of free eResources, from eBooks and audiobooks to online learning tools and databases.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

Learn how to access and use the library’s wide range of free eResources, from eBooks and audiobooks to online learning tools and databases.

stamps rule!

Stamp Lab - Adults

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

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...

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

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

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

ball of blue yarn with crochet hook next to it

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

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

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

stamps rules

Stamp Lab - Teens

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

ball of blue yarn with crochet hook next to it

Learn to Crochet: Evening Session

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

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

Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

Medicare 101: Educational Seminar

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

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

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

Stay and Play

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, Family

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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.

Writing Workshop: Weaving Cultural History into Our Family History Writing

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Sometimes family historians have only names, dates, and places for ancestors.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing
Event Details:

Sometimes family historians have only names, dates, and places for ancestors.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Genealogy Consultations

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

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.

Point of View: What's Important and When to Break Rules

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Point of View - What's the Point? Point of view is possibly the first thing an author must choose in starting a book. We'll explore the various choices of POV from First Person to Omniscient Narrator and how and why you might select one.

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

Point of View - What's the Point? Point of view is possibly the first thing an author must choose in starting a book. We'll explore the various choices of POV from First Person to Omniscient Narrator and how and why you might select one.