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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Main Library
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+.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Marc Mason as our Writer in Residence from October 1 to December 31.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Pronunciation Class

2:30pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly English pronunciation class designed for adult learners! We'll practice common sounds, word stress, and speaking clearly through conversation and guided exercises.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Laser-Cut Ornaments

3:00pm–4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

In partnership with the cARTel Makerspace in the OneOhOne Gallery, we will be creating laser-cut ornaments. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
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.

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

Jane Austen Inspired Bookmarks

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro (TS@RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's cutting machine to create Jane Austen inspired bookmarks out of cardstock paper.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group

A Novel Approach

6:00pm–7:30pm
Outreach Services
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date    Title/ Author

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

Crochet Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Busy Hands Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Bring your needlework project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlework.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Health, Mesa Reads
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Reads Together: As part of Mesa Reads, our year-long celebration, from November 1 to December 15, we’re all reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health, Mesa Reads
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn 3 steps to help save a life from suicide: how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persu

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Read Runner Crafting: Dimond Painting

10:30am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Come to the Read Runner for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and sparkle! Learn how to create your own shimmering work of art using diamond painting—a fun and easy craft that combines the joy of cross-stitch with the sparkle of mosaics.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm–3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, 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.

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All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Computer Basics

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the basics of Google Docs.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Jane Austen Book Club - Emma

5:00pm–6:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

The Jane Austen Book Club will be celebrating this influential author ahead of her 250th birthday in December. For three months, we will be reading some of Austen's most popular works and discussing them as a group.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Holiday Card Design Cutting - Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tis the season to be making, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Learn to cut a holiday greeting, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We'll provide all of the equipment, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

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

Rescheduled to 12/11 -- Glowforge Laser Cutter: Coasters

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled for December 11th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM due to Glowforge technical issues.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Fiction Folks

12:00pm–2:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This month will be our annual planning meeting.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Crafternoon: Cross Stitch Ornament

1:00pm–2:30pm
Gateway Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy crafting session where you’ll learn how to create charming cross-stitch ornaments, perfect for gifting or decorating your own home.

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

Hotspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Jane Austen's House Virtual Tour

3:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a virtual tour of her house in Chawton Hampshire.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you could go back and explore the road not taken?