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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Bad Art Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! Ages 12-18.

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

STEAM Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plasma Robotics brings STEAM to life for ages 8–12 with playful, hands-on projects that make learning feel like playtime. Come build, create, and discover your inner engineer!

Registration is required due to limited supplies.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Classic Album Discussion Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music. 

February: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

3D-Print Mini Figure Painting

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: Ultimaker S3 (TS@MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about 3D printing and paint a 3D printed mini figure. You can use the provided mini figure or bring your own. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Craft Night: Collage Hearts

6:00pm–7:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making collage hearts.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

THINKspot Equipment Q&A

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:

If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian is available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.

This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.

 

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

Toddlertime

9:00am–9:30am
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Toddlertime

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

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

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

Toddlertime

10:00am–10:30am
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ 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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

10:00am–2:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Toddlertime

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

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

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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional

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 "Gateway Library" group

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word

2:00pm–3:30pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

The Computer Skills program is designed for beginners looking to build confidence using a computer. Learn essential skills in a friendly, step-by-step environment.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Tween Gaming

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

Join us at the library to have some fun playing the Nintendo Switch with other members of the community. The game available for play during this session will be Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (rated E10+)

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Machine: Impossible

4:00pm–5:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

From Page to Screen

4:00pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, PG-13.

Ages 12-18 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Let's Eat! for Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Rapunzel: A STEAM Story Time

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

STEAM Storytime blends stories with simple science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Children will strengthen problem-solving, fine motor skills, and curiosity through playful exploration.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth to 5 years.

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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Sew for Good

10:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

10:00am–2:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Toddlertime

10:30am–11:00am
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.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Award-winning Two Spirit storyteller Taté Walker will lead participants on a zine-making journey through the history and heritage of Indigenous trickers and the lessons they teach.