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This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Sponge Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using sponges to create art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Bad Art Party

2:00pm–3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a wonderfully "bad" creation with the provided random art supplies and enter it for judging to take home the baddest art trophy. Teens and tweens ages 8-18. Registration is required and supplies are limited. 

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
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads, Writing
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring presentation by local teen comic book author Rowan Hunt.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Anything But a Paintbrush

2:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Painting with a twist! You can't use a paintbrush. Instead, use materials like your fingers, toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and more! While supplies last. Ages 6-12.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Melted Crayon Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be using melted crayons to create art.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Altered Books

2:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Come turn damaged books into art! Ages 8-12. While supplies last.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Art Lab: Paint on Canvas

2:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:

Color your world by learning new ways to create art. This week we will be following instruction as we paint on canvas.

Ages 8-18

Supplies are limited

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

App Artist

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every first and third Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

RPG at the Library - Tween

3:45pm–4:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Quirky Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Paint and create your own unique, quirky masterpiece. No experience required. Limited supplies. Ages 8-12. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Slime Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

It's Slime Time! Join us each month as we make different types of slime. While supplies last. Ages 6-12. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

App Artist

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every first and third Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Tween Gaming

2:00pm–3:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.

Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Craft-Active Lab: Cardboard Robot Arm

4:00pm–5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get hands-on and let your imagination shine in this fun program for tweens. We will explore crafts that are designed to spark creativity and build skills. This ranges from painting and sculpting to DIY projects and beyond. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kids' Kitchen

2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in the kitchen to create fun, interesting, and tasty treats.  This month we will be mixing some fun ingredients for a berry surprise.  Ages 6-12.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

App Artist

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

RPG at the Library - Tween

3:45pm–4:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Tween Gaming

3:30pm–4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.

Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Craft-Active Lab

4:00pm–5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get hands-on and let your imagination shine in this fun program for tweens. We will explore crafts that are designed to spark creativity and build skills. This ranges from painting and sculpting to DIY projects and beyond. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kids' Kitchen

2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the kitchen to create fun, interesting, and tasty treats.  This month we will be creating a delicious treat of fruit skewers.  Ages 6-12.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

App Artist

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Kids' Kitchen

2:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the kitchen to create fun, interesting, and tasty treats.  This month we will be adding delicious ingredients to make a granola bowl.  Ages 6-12.