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This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Adventures in VR

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places.  This month we will be playing virtual table tennis! Registration is requi...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places. 

This month we will be playing virtual table tennis!

Registration is required and spots are limited.

 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided...

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

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Robot Bash

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween
Event Details:

Unleash your child's curiosity! Explore our different robots designed to teach the basics of coding through fun, hands-on activities. Activities are geared towards children between...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Unleash your child's curiosity! Explore our different robots designed to teach the basics of coding through fun, hands-on activities. Activities are geared towards children between the ages of 6 to 12.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

App Artist

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to th...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Adventures in VR

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places.  This month we will be playing virtual Beat Saber! Registration is require...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places. 

This month we will be playing virtual Beat Saber!

Registration is required and spots are limited.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Lunar Lander Block Build

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stop by the teen zone and help build our Apollo 11 Lunar Lander LEGO® kit. Teamwork makes the build work!

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

Stop by the teen zone and help build our Apollo 11 Lunar Lander LEGO® kit. Teamwork makes the build work!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

App Artist

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to th...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Tortoise and the Hare STEM Activity

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We will read the Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney and then do an activity and a craft related to the story. Ages 5-9.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

We will read the Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney and then do an activity and a craft related to the story. Ages 5-9.

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Holiday STEAM

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
STEAM at the Library:

Stretch your imagination using science! We'll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Grades 1-6.

Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by participating in festive STEAM activities, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by participating in festive STEAM activities, while supplies last.

Stretch your imagination using science! We'll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided...

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

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

All Day 1/2 - 1/3
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a priz...

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

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Snap Circuit Saturday

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Electricity is everywhere. Learn how to create a circuit, how your house is generally wired and more with Snap Circuits.

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

Electricity is everywhere. Learn how to create a circuit, how your house is generally wired and more with Snap Circuits.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

App Artist

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to th...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Work it Out @ Your Library

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Event Details:

Work it Out @ Your Library is a computational thinking preschool program series for kids and families based on the PBS kids show Work it Out with the Wombats. During this...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Work it Out @ Your Library is a computational thinking preschool program series for kids and families based on the PBS kids show Work it Out with the Wombats.

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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Cosplay Meet-up

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Gather 'round with other Cosplayers to learn the ropes, get help for that one thing you've been trying to create, and more! You will be surrounded with inspiration for your next co...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Gather 'round with other Cosplayers to learn the ropes, get help for that one thing you've been trying to create, and more! You will be surrounded with inspiration for your next cosplay.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

LinkedIn Basics

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn how LinkedIn--the Internet's number one professional networking website--allows you to create and promote workplace skills, experience, and successes in this class. 

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how LinkedIn--the Internet's number one professional networking website--allows you to create and promote workplace skills, experience, and successes in this class. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Tinkering For Toddlers

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Work it Out @ Your Library

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Event Details:

Work it Out @ Your Library is a computational thinking preschool program series for kids and families based on the PBS kids show Work it Out with the Wombats. During this...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Work it Out @ Your Library is a computational thinking preschool program series for kids and families based on the PBS kids show Work it Out with the Wombats.

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.