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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 "THINKspot at Main" group.

Puzzle Competition

2:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Brush off your jigsaw puzzle skills and join us in our first-ever puzzle competition. Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 2 hours.

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

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. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Exploring VR - DINOvember

6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month we will have some fun during DINOvember by playing Dinosaur Engineer.

 

This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 11:45pm
Closing
Branches:
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
Description:

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

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 "THINKspot at Main" group.

Crochet Scrunchie DIY

4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Learn to crochet a scrunchie. Supplies provided. All skill levels welcome.

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

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. 

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

Embroidery Machine Demonstration

1:00pm - 2:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Learn how to operate our new Brother SE1900 embroidery machine and find out what it can do.

Registration is not required but space is 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 week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

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 "THINKspot at Main" group.

Scrapbooking Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Scrapbooking materials will be available to create new pages. If you've never done scrapbooking before come in and be inspired. 

 

 

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

Sewing Reusable Gift Bags

6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to use our sewing machines to make simple reusable gift bags. Must have knowledge of basic sewing machine operation.

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

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Adventures in VR

4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places. 

This month we will be playing virtual Beat Saber!

Registration is required and spots are limited.

 

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

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: Entertainment
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.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

K-Code

10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.

 

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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Book Ornaments

2:30pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Create your own custom book ornament so you can remember all your favorite reads.

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

Computer Skills Training

2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Work at your own pace with Northstar's Digital Literacy program to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media, and using the internet.

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

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. 

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 needlepoint 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 needlepoint.

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+.