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Morning Crafts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover your creative side every Wednesday. Explore new and easy projects with other crafters. Let's make something beautiful!

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

Discover your creative side every Wednesday. Explore new and easy projects with other crafters. Let's make something beautiful!

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Intermediate/ Advanced Excel

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
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 spreadshe...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

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HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
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...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 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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Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics.    The program will be presented...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics. 

 

The program will be presented by Compudopt.

 

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Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor. Topics include:  computer bas...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor.

Junior Detective Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for a discussion on everyone's favorite mouse adventurer, Geronimo Stilton. This month we will be reading Paw's Off Cheddar Face. Ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Come join us for a discussion on everyone's favorite mouse adventurer, Geronimo Stilton.

dungeon and dragons

RPG at the Library - Tween

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
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 w...

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.

 

 

Small Business Series - Grow Your Business with a Winning SWOT Strategy

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Business assessments are a crucial aspect of understanding what your business plan should look like, what’s working the way it should, and what isn’t. One can write business plans,...

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

Business assessments are a crucial aspect of understanding what your business plan should look like, what’s working the way it should, and what isn’t.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

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, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting 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 Meeting 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, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

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.

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Fiction Folks

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge Complete list of upcoming titles.

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

This month's book for discussion is 

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HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
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.

How to Grow your own food

Spring Gardening in Arizona

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
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...

Event Details:

The spring gardening season is short, but spring is the best time to grow many of our favorite crops.  Learn more about what to plant and how to take advantage of this beautif...

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

The spring gardening season is short, but spring is the best time to grow many of our favorite crops.  Learn more about what to plant and how to take advantage of this beautiful gardening season in Arizona.

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

colored pencils

Coloring Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be pro...

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

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

 

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, January 10, 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)

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.

THINKspot for Beginners

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Craft and make with confidence. THINKspot Librarian Katelyn will guide you through using the equipment in our makerspace. Mesa Public Library policies and procedures, getting start...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Craft and make with confidence. THINKspot Librarian Katelyn will guide you through using the equipment in our makerspace. Mesa Public Library policies and procedures, getting started on a project, and software training will all be provided.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime at the Tot Lot

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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Adventures in VR

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

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

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.

This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

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Donate Day: Book Donation Drive

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Special Program, Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main Library to unload your donation. One hundred percent of our used book sa...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program, Sustainability
Event Details:

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main Library to unload your donation.

Two women talking gardening in a garden in Fall

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
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...

Event Details:

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems.If...

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

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems.

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

Mesa Reads Family Book Swap

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
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...

Event Details:

Join us in 2025 for a year-long celebration of books and reading! Kick off our Mesa Reads campaign with a family book swap.Swap your good condition books for something new to read....

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Special Program
Event Details:

Join us in 2025 for a year-long celebration of books and reading! Kick off our Mesa Reads campaign with a family book swap.

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

Mesa Reads Kickoff

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us in 2025 for a year-long celebration of books and reading! Kick off our Mesa Reads campaign with interactive drop-in activity stations throughout the library. All ages.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Join us in 2025 for a year-long celebration of books and reading! Kick off our Mesa Reads campaign with interactive drop-in activity stations throughout the library. All ages.