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Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, participate in crafts and games.  Not able to attend a kickoff event? Register here

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

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, participate in crafts and games. 

Not able to attend a kickoff event? Register here

Take Home Program

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn s...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Ticketed Event

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

Early Adopters Summer Camp

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5). Students will learn how technology ...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5).

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Ticketed Event

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

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Lunch at the Library

Monday, June 3, 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.

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
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 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.

Early Adopters Summer Camp

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5). Students will learn how technology ...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5).

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 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.

Stacks of books

Who Picked this Book?

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.    Meeting Date Title / Author January 2, 2024 The Wrigh...

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. 

Text reading "Kids Cafe"

Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, June 4, 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.

galaxy

Library At the MCC Planetarium

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library at the Mesa Community College Planetarium for a trip through the stars and galaxies beyond our own! Registration is required as seating is limited...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library at the Mesa Community College Planetarium for a trip through the stars and galaxies beyond our own! Registration is required as seating is limited (one registration per seat).

Lilo and Stitch movie poster

Craft in Movie: Lilo and Stitch

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Event Details:

Come watch Lilo and Stitch (rated PG) and do themed crafts.  

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come watch Lilo and Stitch (rated PG) and do themed crafts.

 

clear keychain with initial C on it

Teen Time: Glowforge Keychain

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Explore the world of laser cutting and design your own custom acrylic keychain. In this class you'll learn how to use the Glowforge to bring your unique design to life.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Explore the world of laser cutting and design your own custom acrylic keychain. In this class you'll learn how to use the Glowforge to bring your unique design to life.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Busy Hands Book Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Bring your needlepoint project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, k...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Bring your needlepoint project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlepoint.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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.

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.

Early Adopters Summer Camp

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5). Students will learn how technology ...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5).

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

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 5, 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.

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.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, June 5, 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.