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Preschool Storytime Presents: America 250 Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

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.

American Symbols Suncatchers

12:00pm–12:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Celebrate America 250 by creating a suncatcher featuring one of three American symbol designs using red, white, and blue tissue paper.

Bookmobile Stop: Mountain View Park

2:30pm–4:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Math Tutoring for Teens

3:00pm–5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (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.

App Artist

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

How to Self-Publish a Book

6:00pm–7:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:

Wondering about self-publishing a book? Join us for a Q&A session with one of Eastmark’s local authors!

Cartoons and Pajamas

6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an evening of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am–10:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am–10:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Event Details

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

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.

Baby Lapsit

10:00am–10:30am
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.

Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita

10:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Intermediate/ Advanced Excel

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

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.

Baby Lapsit

11:00am–11:30am
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.

Bookmobile Stop: Webster Rec Center

12:30pm–2:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Walk-In Wednesdays

1:00pm–2:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

HOTspot: Help Desk

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

Walk-In Wednesdays

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

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

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:

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn how to type on a keyboard. 

Bookmobile Stop: Riverview Park

3:00pm–4:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Taiko Drumming

3:30pm–4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Experience the powerful rhythms and energy of traditional Japanese drumming!

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Trading Card Game Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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.