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This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Bike Rodeo

9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families ride or scoot over to the Mesa Public Library to learn safe cycling tips and be fitted for helmets from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

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.

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

Building Blocks Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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 "Main Library" group.

Native American Ribbon Skirt Craft

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

Inspired by Native American heritage month, we will be making paper ribbon skirts for celebrations, ceremonies and achievements.

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

Robot Bash

10:30am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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 Dobson Ranch" group.

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.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Outdoor Crafts

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Create a unique craft inspired by the great outdoors. This month's craft is pinecone snowman. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Paper Snowflakes

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

Celebrate the season with paper snowflake making. 

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

Hand-Made Pet Toys: Tweens and Teens

2:30pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Craft unique toys from everyday items found around the house, turning simple materials into festive toys for your furry friends. Ages 10-16.

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

Bike Rodeo

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families: ride or scoot over to the Dobson Library to learn safe cycling tips and get fitted for helmets by John Boyd, an Injury Prevention Specialist from Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

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.

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

Hand-Made Pet Toys: Adults

10:30am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Discover how to transform everyday household items into fun, festive toys that your pets will love.  Ages 18+.

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

Snowflake Bentley Story and Crafts

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

Learn about Wilson Bentley's journey to become the first person to photograph a snowflake and make some snowflake-themed crafts of your own. Ages 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.

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

Junior Detective Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

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.

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

Tortoise and the Hare STEM Activity

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

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.

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

Building Blocks Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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 "Main Library" group.

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.

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

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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 at Red Mountain
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

10:00am - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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!