Week Calendar

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth to 16 months.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth to 16 months.

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime.

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth to 16 months.

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without even leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main and Red Mountain branches to unload your donation.

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without even leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main and Red Mountain branches to unload your donation.

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

This class will address the most common types of behavior problems and pose a variety of solutions that caregivers can easily utilize. These classes are not appropriate for the person with dementia. Classes are free but registration is required.

Want to learn how to download free ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Stop by the HotSpot!
Please have these things with you:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-34 months.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.

Learn all of the parts of a web browser and learn how to navigate a website. Learn how to effectively search for information online. Prerequisites: Computer Basics (at a minimum) or comfort with mouse and keyboard.

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.

Let’s Get Ready for School educates parents and caregivers on pre-literacy and digital tools for children ages 3-5.

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. For a copy of the current title, please ask at the Express Library desk.

Join us for a game show style financial literacy course presented by members of Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance.

Kinder Prep Pre-literacy workshop is an adult/child, interactive 3-part series for parents or caregivers with children ages three to five years old.

Come try early literacy apps on the library's iPads. For children ages 3-5 and their parents and caregivers. Space is limited, a ticket is required for each child using an iPad.

We regret that this event has been canceled.

Join our weekly literacy group if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills.
* Enjoy an informal way to learn English!
* Improve your English speaking and listening skills

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

Open to adult non-native speakers who need to improve their English speaking, reading and writing skills while learning about American Culture.
Class Location: Road Runner Room

Storytime Outreach

Join our weekly literacy group (January 21-May 13) if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills.
* Enjoy an informal way to learn English!
* Improve your English speaking and listening skills

Learn the pressure points for the face. This will increase collagen, help diminish wrinkles and tighten the skin. Each meridian is connected to an emotion and you will also learn how to clear the subconscious.

Vickie M. Briscoe is the our Local Author for the month of April. Her titles comprise the Takkarrai trilogy: A Legacy Arcane; A Medallion Sundered--Darian's Story; and The Miscreant of Takkarrai.

Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint with Lynda.com. Students must be comfortable with using a keyboard and mouse. Seating is limited.

You have a great idea for a story. What are you going to do with it? Randy Lindsay will discuss important elements in plotting a story and explain several methods for achieving that end.

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

Learn the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word and Lynda.com. Students must be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Seating is limited.

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

Want to learn how to download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Stop by the HOTspot table at the Dobson Library!

Want to learn how to download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Stop by the HOTspot!Please have these things with you:
-Devices (this could be your tablet, laptop, smartphone)

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Join us and learn to how to make computer games and websites! No computer or coding experience needed. Absolute beginners are most welcome! Come have fun with us while you gain awesome skills.

Book discussion group.

<b>Even More Apps:</b> This demonstration class will introduce you to a number of free apps available at the PlayStore or App Store. These apps are different than those introduced in the All About Apps class.

An intermediate class with emphasis on learning English basic grammar rules and practicing them in discussion and writing situations. Adult non-native speakers must be able to read, speak, and write basic English.

If you have wanted to try various exercise regimens without the pressure of attending a gym or studio, join us for YMCA Fit Time at the library!

From March to May, Mesa Public Library is hosting best-selling author Melissa Marr as its Writer in Residence.

Design and carry out experiments to help you learn more about science — the fun way! Strap on your goggles and get ready to have a blast.Space is limited.

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Join us and learn to how to make computer games and websites! No computer or coding experience needed. Absolute beginners are most welcome! Come have fun with us while you gain awesome skills. Ages 8-14.

Come unwind after a long day at school, enjoy snacks, listen to music, play games on laptops, join a trivia game, create and craft, hang out with friends and be social. Our space, your choice!

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Join us and learn to how to make computer games and websites! No computer or coding experience needed. Absolute beginners are most welcome! Come have fun with us while you gain awesome skills. Grades 3-6.

Enjoy a medley of songs from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals performed by the East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo Troupe.

Meet a panel of attorneys with extensive experience in start-up/small business legal issues (labor, employment, partnerships, incorporation, real estate, patents and trademarks, intellectual property, and licensing). Bring your questions.

MPS ESL class toured library and registered for library cards.

Learn how to name, rename, organize, and save files both to internal and external storage. Students must be familiar with using a keyboard and mouse.

Ready to get out of your car and onto a bicycle? Come to a great introductory workshop to learn basic bicycle techniques, rules, and equipment, and get a brief update on Mesa's bicycle projects and events.

Few things are as complicated as point of view and narrative structure. How do you decide who's telling the story? What are the options for each structural choice? How do you know which to choose and what are the benefits of each?

Getting into the crafting world can be daunting. Come to Dobson Ranch's beginning crafting series where we will walk you through simple, yet elegant, crafts to get you started.