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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

10:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference
Event Details:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax return...

Kids Take & Make: Magic Tree House (April 1-29)

All Day
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:
Come pick up your Magic Tree House Take & Make Packet! Packets are available at the Red Mountain Library for ages 8-11. Each packet contains a craft and activities. This month, we are reading Tonight on the Titanic by Mary Pope Osborne. Book...

Letters to Beloved Characters: Grumpy Monkey

All Day
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Children's Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:
If you have a burning question for Grumpy Monkey, now is your chance to ask. This activity will be available at the Red Mountain Library children's desk from April 1st to April 17th. Children can pick up "their mail" at the children's desk beginning ...

Let's Play!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for a morning of guided play. Your young child will learn a variety of skills by exploring different interest areas with themed play kits.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out.   Ages...

Read to Poppy the Therapy Dog

10:00am - 12:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Dogs like to read too! Come read to Poppy a certified Pet Partners therapy dog.  ...

Sorting DNA Matches in Ancestry and My Heritage

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
This class will show you how you can sort DNA matches on two of the major testing companies. We will explore why you would want to do this and how it will help your family tree.  Genealogist Ken Waters will discuss some sample strategies. You...

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 3 (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Adult non-native speakers are welcome--no need to register. ...

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Sew a Greeting Card

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This month's sewing project is a greeting card sewn on cardstock paper. This project is for beginning sewers and beyond. Prerequisites: basic sewing knowledge, including general knowledge of how to operate THINKspot's Brother CS6000i sewin...

Anime Your Way: Studio Ghibli Edition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:
Join us as we present the Studio Ghibli Film Collection. This month we'll be watching Kiki's Delivery Service and making clay black cats. ©1989 Eiko Kadono - Studio Ghibli - N GKIDS is a distributor of award-winning feature animation for b...

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, 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.

LEGO Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games

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

Toddlertime

9:30am - 10:00am
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.

Toddlertime

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Raising a Reader®

10:30am - 11:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
This engaging series includes 4 workshops for parents and award-winning books to read with your child at home. Participate in Raising a Reader® & learn: How to excite your child with books & build a reading routine at home Effective ...

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
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. ...

Meditation for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Learn the basics of meditation with simple yet powerful techniques that will help you deal with stress wherever you are. We will be seated in chairs, so you do not need a mat.  You may wish to bring a pillow to support your back. ...

LINC (Legal Information and Navigation Clinic)

9:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:
Looking for legal information? The Legal Information and Navigation Clinic offers free, walk-in English and Spanish speaking court-forms assistance.  Forms include divorce, paternity, estate administration, guardianship, child support,...

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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)

IBCCES Autism Certified

The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us.

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.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Animal Control

10:00am - 10:30am
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. Come by this week for a story read by a Mesa Animal Control specialist and a short kid's Q &...

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.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

10:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 (VITA) Program

10:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference
Event Details:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax return...

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Animal Control

10:30am - 11:00am
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. Come by this week for a story read by a Mesa Animal Control specialist and a short kid's Q &...

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.

Who Picked This Book? Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:
Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.  February 7 Karolina's Twins – Ronald H. Balson (306p)* March 7 Travels With Charley – John Steinbeck (210p) (Nonfiction: 813...