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Career Discovery and Student Aid for Teens

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Teens and teen parents, join us for practical information on choosing a career or education pathway, what careers are in demand and have the highest earning potential, and how to apply for Federal Student Aid options. Want to get paid to learn? ...

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Preschool Storytime presents Childsplay

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Childsplay will be on-hand for this special Preschool Storytime to delight and entertain your preschooler with a story, anticipatory activities with a puppet and other visual aides, and a guided pantomime to key elements in the narrative for the day....

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Cancelled
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)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

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

Lunchtime Tales

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Bring a lunch, listen to a story, and create something all your own.  Ages 5-12.   ...

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

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 Celebrates: Earth Day

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, STEAM, Sustainability
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth Day with us with a series of hands-on sustainable craft and STEM activities .  Supplies are limited. ...

Computer Basics

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn how to type on a keyboard.  Laptops and mice are provided to the first 11 persons.  You...

Toddlertime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddlertime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Toddlertime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Story School with Make Way for Books

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Story School is a bilingual, two-generation program where children and parents learn together twice a week for 11 sessions. Children are immersed in books and literacy activities that foster their development of literacy, language, and social-em...

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN.

Story School with Make Way for Books

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Story School is a bilingual, two-generation program where children and parents learn together twice a week for 11 sessions. Children are immersed in books and literacy activities that foster their development of literacy, language, and social-em...

True Crime Solvers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
We will be solving true crime cases with the real case file evidence.  Ages 12-18   ...

Introduction to Pranic Healing

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health
Event Details:
Prana, or life-force energy, is all around us. Learn the basics of this meditation technique. ...

Let's Eat! for Adults

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us on a delicious journey as we explore the art of cooking with step-by-step guidance from our culinary enthusiast librarians. Bon appétit! This month we will make Goulash Skillet Beef Macaroni.   Ingredients List - Elbow Macaro...

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.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Literacy Thru Drama with Mesa Arts Center

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Bring picture books to life by going on an imaginative adventure in this drama focused storytime. Children will deepen early literacy skills as they explore magical worlds, problem-solve, and become characters in the story.   ...

Design Time Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Designtime Storytime introduces the creative process of art and design to families through songs, stories, games and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-6 ...

Peer Tutoring

11:00am - 1:00pm
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 math, science, and writing. ...

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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+.