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Craft Night: Coffee Filter Wreath

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Branch
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:
This month we'll be making a coffee filter wreath for Valentine's Day. ...

Sewing 101: Sewing Machine Basics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of using our Brother CS6000i sewing machines. Once we learn how to thread the needle and wind a bobbin, we will practice sewing straight stitches and make a very simple sewing project. This is a beginner's class for adults. Registrat...

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: 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.

Craft-ish: Weave Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:
It’s time to let making be our guide at Craft-ish. Join us as we make exciting crafts geared toward tween and teens. Together we'll cut, glue and draw away the afternoon at Craft-ish. This program is for tweens and teens between the ages of 8-18. ...

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Letters to Beloved Characters: Curious George

All Day
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Children's Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional, Writing
Event Details:
If you have a burning question for Curious George, now is your chance to ask. This activity will be available at the Red Mountain Library children's desk from February 1st to February 18th. Children can pick up "their mail" at the children's desk beg...

App Artist

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:
Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.  It’s time to learn how to unlock your creativity a...

I ♥ 3D Printed Bookmarks - Teens

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Love is in the air, and THINKspot is the perfect place to create that special gift. Let's design a bookmark, while learning how to use a 3D printer. Nothing says I love you more than a 3D printed bookmark.  This program is for teens between t...

Photography Workshop: How to Better Capture the Perfectly Imperfect Childhood

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:
Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield as she goes through tips for taking better pictures of your kids, basic composition rules, and inspiration. You do not have to have a professional camera to attend. https://www.amydangerfieldphotography...

THINKspot Equipment Q&A

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:
If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, we have answers. Our THINKspot Librarian Jeff will be available in to help you turn that idea you have for a project into a plan of action. This is a drop in program, no appointment is necess...

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Black Light Art

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment, Instructional
Event Details:
Create glow-in-the-dark masterpieces using our premade stencil art. Choose from several different colors to make your creation come to life. Fabric will be provided for your canvas but we do encourage you to bring your own shirts. Black or white shir...

Cameo Vinyl Cutter Workshop

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Learn about the Cameo Vinyl Cutter and the free Silhouette Studio Software that you can use to create designs to cut out. Once you complete this workshop, you can take our quick online Niche Academy training, pass all the quizes with 100%, sign a THI...

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: 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.

Photography Workshop: Camera Basics: How to Get out of Auto Mode

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:
Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield for a photography workshop about basic settings in manual mode. Amy will also offer some practical tips to get you started on successfully documenting your day to day life. Camera with manual setting funct...

Craft-ish: Flexible Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:
It’s time to let making be our guide at Craft-ish. Join us as we make exciting crafts geared toward tween and teens. Together we'll cut, glue and draw away the afternoon at Craft-ish. This program is for tweens and teens between the ages of 8-18. ...

Recycle Me! Soda Bottle Terrariums

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Branch
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Calling all the young gardeners, learn how to create terrariums out of soda bottles. Discover how to pot a plant properly in a plastic bottle and watch it grow. Ages 7-11 years.  Supplies are limited and registration is required.  ...

I ♥ 3D Printed Bookmarks - 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: 7
Event Details:
Love is in the air, and THINKspot is the perfect place to create that special gift. Let's design a bookmark, while learning how to use a 3D printer. Nothing says I love you more than a 3D printed bookmark.  This program is for Adults 18 and a...

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Board Game Day

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, Games, Instructional
Event Details:
Join us to play you favorite your card games and board games at the library. We have a wide range of games for teens to play.  ...

App Artist

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Event Details:
Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.  It’s time to learn how to unlock your creativity a...

Friendship Bracelets for Teens

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Show someone you care by making them a friendship bracelet. It's time to learn a couple great techniques to make fantastic bracelets that pop. This program is for teens between the ages of 12-18. Registration is required and spots are limited. ...

The HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Sewing 101: Sewing Machine Basics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Learn the basics of using our Brother CS6000i sewing machines. Once we learn how to thread the needle and wind a bobbin, we will practice sewing straight stitches and make a very simple sewing project. This is a beginner's class for adults. Registrat...