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This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

8:00am–12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplise are limited.  

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Summer Fun Family Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Baby Lapsit

7:30am–8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

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MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads, Writing
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring presentation by local teen comic book author Rowan Hunt.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

8:00am–12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Summer Fun Family Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Summer Fun Family Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Baby Lapsit

7:30am–8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Campfire Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

 (No fires will be present.)

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group

Who Picked This Book

10:30am–12:00pm
Outreach Services
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date    Title/ Author

This event is in the "Main Library" group

PJ Storytime

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

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to an evening storytime.  Ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group

Toddlertime at Toddlertown

10:30am–11:00am
Outreach Services
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Books to Movies Book Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Each month, I will read a story that has been turned into a movie! This month's movie is "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (2009, rated PG).

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, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date     Title/ Author

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Beat the Heat: Kids Take and Make

3:00pm–4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Kids come and beat the heat by picking up a Take and Make at the Mesa Express Library. 

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Baby Lapsit

7:30am–8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Sense the Season: Summer

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Dive into the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a sunny story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of summer. Ages 3-5.

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, Mesa Reads, 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 "Mesa Express Library" group

Toddlertime

7:30am–8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Great Reads from Great Places: Arizona FriendTrips

6:00pm–7:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger will be here to discuss her book Arizona FriendTrips, cowritten with Julie Morrison and published by University of Arizona Press in 2025, is a celebration of friendship, discovery, and the e

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Baby Lapsit

7:30am–8:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Plunder and Pages

10:00am–10:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a treasure-filled time with pirate stories, a craft, and exciting discoveries. Ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Books to Movies Book Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Each month, we will read a story that has been turned into a movie! This month's movie is "Where the Wild Things Are" (2009, rated PG).

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

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.