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Story School with Make Way for Books

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Story School is a bilingual, two-generation program where children and parents learn together twice a week for 11 sessions. Children are immersed in books and literacy activities that foster their development of literacy, language, and social-em...

Teen Time: Upcycled T-shirt Bag

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:
In honor of Earth Day come learn how to upcycle a t-shirt into a tote bag. Bring your own shirt if you can; we will have a limited number for you to use if you can't. ...

Teen Matinee: The Hunger Games

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Watch The Hunger Games in the Teen Zone and enjoy some snacks! Teens 12-18.  ...

EVCT Bravo Teen Musical Theater

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
EVCT Bravo is a musical theatre troupe for teens, directed by Breona Conrad. Each semester, students devise a new musical performance piece and tour it around the East Valley ...

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
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 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.

Literacy Thru Drama with Mesa Arts Center

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Bring picture books to life by going on an imaginative adventure in this drama-focused storytime. Children will deepen early literacy skills as they explore magical worlds, problem-solve, and become characters in the story.   ...

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.

Computer Skills Training

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:
Use interactive training from Northstar's Digital Literacy program to build your email, Microsoft Word, social media, and internet skills. ...

East Valley Children's Theater BRAVO!

10:00am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Come see this stirring performance by East Valley Children's Theater's Bravo Teen Musical Theater Troupe.  East Valley Children's Theater is theatre for kids, by kids. It's a professional quality community theatre where children can grow and ...

Around the World in 80 Sports: Arizona Muay Thai

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Each month, we will have a quest talk about a sport from a different part of the world.  This month, we will explore Muay Thai kickboxing with Arizona Muay Thai.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated. This seminar will guide you through the steps of buying or selling a home and give you cur...

Peer Tutoring

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with math, science, and writing. ...

Yoga for Beginners

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Health, Instructional
Event Details:
Yoga practices include invigorating physical postures, breathing methods and meditation. Classes do not require any fitness level or previous experience of yoga.  Children 7+ can attend Yoga sessions, but should be accompanied by an adult. ...

Building Blocks Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be provided. ...

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+.

Origami for Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:
Come by and learn the Japanese art of paper-folding! We'll introduce you to easy, medium, and hard levels, for everyone to enjoy. Ages 8 -12. ...

Building Blocks Club

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

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.

Kith & Kin Project Free Caregiver Classes

10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
The Kith & Kin Project is a 12-week class that provides training and support to family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers. FFN caregivers are aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, friends, and neighbors that provide care to four or less ch...

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.

Using Library Apps to Download Ebooks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Libby and CloudLibrary apps to download ebooks and audiobooks from the Library to your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your library card, device, email address, and password. If you are using a Kindle, please bring your A...

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN.

Teen Knitting & Crochet Circle

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Knit and crochet away your problems at the Mesa Public Library. Learn basic stitches or work on existing projects at the Main Branch Teen Zone. Snacks and spare yarn will be available as supplies last. Ages 12-18 ...

Preschool Storytime

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.     ...

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.

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)

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.