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Bilingual Book Buddies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Event Details:

¿Sabías que el mejor momento para aprender un segundo idioma es cuando un niño tiene entre 5 y 10 años?

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

Straw Rocket Launchers

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Event Details:

Let's blast off into Space Week by crafting straw rocket ships and competing to see whose creation can soar the farthest! 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.

Lucha Libre at the Library

10:00am - 11:30am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Event Details:

Let's decorate our very own Luchador masks while we visit with some real life Lucha wrestlers.  Wrestlers from Lucha Voz will talk about their sport and demonstrate some of their famous moves.&nbsp

Fandom Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and trivia, celebrating everyone's favorite crime fighting dog, Dogman.

Peer Tutoring

11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
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 reading, math, science, and writing.

Monster Finger Puppet Rings

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

Drop in and create your own monster ring using pipe cleaners, pom poms and googly eyes. Ages 6+.

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.

Macrame Ghosts and Pumpkins

2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Add that extra oomph to your Halloween decorations this season. Using macrame cord we will wrap white and orange cords around two different embroidery hoops before adding Silhouette cut outs to create a face. Ages 12-18.

Furry Monster Googly Eye Wrist Cuff

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop in to make a furry monster you can wear on your wrist. Supplies are provided but limited. Ages 8 and up.

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.

Halloween Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Get in the Halloween spirit by making themed crafts. Ages 6 and up.

Peer Tutoring

11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
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 reading, math, science, and writing.

Building Blocks Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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.

Building Blocks Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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.

Build It to Win It

3:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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!

Spooktacular

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Welcome all ghosts and goblins to our Spooktacular. We will have games and candy for all to enjoy. 

This is a family friendly event. Supplies are limited.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff STEAM Activity

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

After reading The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Jerry Pinkney, we will create bridges using clothespins and craft sticks to help the goats cross the water without waking the troll. 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.

Build It to Win It

3:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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!

Kids Read for the Record Craft: Piper Chen Sings

All Day
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Read for the Record Day is on October 24th, 2024. This year, we are celebrating and reading Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran. Illustrations were created by Qin Leng.

Kids Read for the Record Take & Make: Piper Chen Sings

All Day
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Children's Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Read for the Record Day is on October 24th, 2024.

Kids Read for the Record Take & Make: Piper Chen Sings

All Day
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Read for the Record Day is on October 24th, 2024. This year, we are celebrating and reading Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran. Illustrations were created by Qin Leng.

Build It to Win It

3:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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!

Kids' Kitchen Adventures: Spooky Berry Parfaits

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Calling all little chefs! Explore new recipes, taste new foods, and discover a culinary talent in the library. This month we will be making spooky berry parfaits. 

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.

Build It to Win It

1:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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!

Peer Tutoring

11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
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 reading, math, science, and writing.

Build It to Win It

1:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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!