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Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita Apartments

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
A woman in a striped sweater typing on a laptop in front of a bookcase.

Intermediate/ Advanced Excel

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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)

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Webster Elem/ Main St. & Sycamore Park and Ride

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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.

Library eResources: Libby

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational, Instructional
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, Instructional
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.

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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, January 7, 2026 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 learn the basics of Google Sheets.

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 learn the basics of Google Sheets.

Bookmobile Stop: Riverview Park

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
dungeon and dragons

RPG at the Library - Tween

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

 

Teen Time: Vinyl Stickers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to make custom vinyl stickers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to make custom vinyl stickers.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Small Business Series - SWOT & Business Canvas Model

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Whether you're launching a new venture or managing an existing business, regularly conduction a SWOT analysis - examining your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats - is crucial for understanding your current position and identifying p

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're launching a new venture or managing an existing business, regularly conduction a SWOT analysis - examining your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats - is crucial for understanding your current position and identifying p

Quilling Rules!

For the Thrill of Quill - Adults

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

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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, January 8, 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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, January 8, 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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime at Toddler Town

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.

ball of blue yarn with crochet hook next to it

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, January 8, 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.  

book cover for American Daughters, depicting two young women on lawn in front of White House

Fiction Folks

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

This month's book for discussion is American Daughters by Piper Huguley

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is American Daughters by Piper Huguley

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.

Collage Club - Teen

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.

Quilling Rules!

For the Thrill of Quill - Teens

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall.

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