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Preschool Storytime

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

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Senior Center/Red Mountain Multigenerational Center

10:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program

Crochet Circle

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Family, All Ages
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Countryside Park

1:30pm–3:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program

Outdoor STEAM

3:30pm–4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Come for a fun and engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds! Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Storytelling Dice

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

Create your own storytelling dice.

Adventures in Virtual Reality

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.

This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

Gather for Magic Cards

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

Stop by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every second Tuesday.

For ages 8-12.

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.

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: Children, 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.

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)

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Solstice Apartments

10:00am–11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program

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)

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.

Beginner Art Journaling

11:00am–12:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

Bookmobile Stop: The Great Park-Steadfast Farms

1:30pm–3:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Program

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

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

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. 

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 learn the basics of Microsoft Word.

Trading Card Game Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

Watercolor Geodes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Event Details:

Create a geode using watercolors, markers, and construction paper. Ages 8-12.

Sewing - for Teens

4:00pm–5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

This month: Simple Sleep Masks

Toddlertime

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