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Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor.

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

 

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
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 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.

THINKspot for Beginners

10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Craft and make with confidence. THINKspot Librarian Katelyn will guide you through using the equipment in our makerspace. Mesa Public Library policies and procedures, getting started on a project, and software training will all be provided.

Ask A Master Gardener

10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

Mesa Reads Kickoff

10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Join us in 2025 for a year-long celebration of books and reading! Kick off our Mesa Reads campaign with interactive drop-in activity stations throughout the library.

Author Alana Yazzie and the Modern Navajo Kitchen

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Author Alana Yazzie will be onsite to discuss her work, and sell and sign copies of her first book, The Modern Navajo Kitchen: Homestyle Recipes that Celebrate the Flavors and Traditions of the Diné.   

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:

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+.

Toddlertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
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 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.

Toddlertime

10:30am - 11:00am
Red Mountain Library
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 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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

One Stitch at a Time

10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Work it Out @ Your Library

10:30am - 11:30am
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Work it Out @ Your Library is a computational thinking preschool program series for kids and families based on the PBS kids show Work it Out with the Wombats.

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.

Math Tutoring for Teens

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 3 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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 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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Morning Crafts

10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Discover your creative side every Wednesday. Explore new and easy projects with other crafters. Let's make something beautiful!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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 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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Cosplay Meet-up

6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Gather 'round with other Cosplayers to learn the ropes, get help for that one thing you've been trying to create, and more! You will be surrounded with inspiration for your next cosplay.

LinkedIn Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how LinkedIn--the Internet's number one professional networking website--allows you to create and promote workplace skills, experience, and successes in this class. 

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Computer Skills Training

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Measure your digital skills and use interactive training to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media and using the internet.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
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 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.

Teddy Bear Birthday Party

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

Bring your teddy bear and celebrate the birthday of author A.A. Milne (creator of Winnie the Pooh). There will be bear crafts, stories, and music. Ages 3-9 years.

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:

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+.