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This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Fiction Folks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom

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

Sewing - for Teens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

We will be making a cloth basket.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Wordplay: Solving the Writing Puzzle

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with words! This playful writing workshop will get your creative juices flowing and eliminate any hesitation you may have with editing your work.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Parenting Workshop: First Five Years™

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This 4-session series presented by AZCEND Resource Center will help you nurture your child with a just right combination of freedom and positive discipline.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Learn to Crochet

6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Toddlertime

8:30am - 9:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

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MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Celebrating Teachers Storytime

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

Celebrate teachers with a fun storytime and craft, featuring books about going to school and the amazing work teachers do! Ages 3-5. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Tinkering For Toddlers

10:00am - 10:45am
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Kith and Kin Caregiver Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Mesa Express Library for stories, rhymes, and literacy boosting activites that the whole family can enjoy. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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 "Main Library" group.

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

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+.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

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.

Ticketed Event

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

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)

Ticketed Event

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra

10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

East Valley New Horizons invited the public to enjoy a mosaic of music that celebrates the communities of the southwest, from rivers to outer limits.  We will celebrate some movie favorites, regional folk songs, and folk waltzes.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Rainbow Fish Story and Craft

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Craft, Storytime
Event Details:

Come listen to the story The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. After the story you can create your own rainbow fish to take home. Ages 5+.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adultos no emparentados que apoyan a las familias con sus necesidades de

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
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytime
Event Details:

Prepare with Pedro: Extreme Heat is a 30 minute educational storytime for grades K-2 that teaches children how