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.

This unique program is aligned with Arizona's early literacy and school readiness guidelines and uses popular picture books, rhymes, songs and interactive activities to promote children's social and emotional development.

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.

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 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.

The Red Mountain Tuesday Morning Book Club meets to discuss thought-provoking fiction and nonfiction on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. All are welcome!

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

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

The Arizona Veterans History Project cordially invites veterans to document your stories for the Library of Congress, so that other generations may learn from your story. Guests are always welcome.

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.

Please join us the second Thursday of each month in the Main Library Board Room from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Call 480-644-3100 for more information. Other Info Count

Please join us for a fun program for parents and grandparents of children birth through 5 years. 1,2,3,4 Parents! will provide parents with three things every parent really needs; information, skills, and support.

Family SPOT Resource Center presents “Play on the Go.” Join us for fun, hands-on activities for infants, toddlers and their caregivers.

Lions Club representatives are available to help you select free reading glasses, non-prescription sunglasses, and glasses cases. They will also accept donations of eyewear and cellphones.

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.

Join us for a rollicking good time! Children will enjoy dancing, action filled songs, and rhymes. For ages 2-5.

Join us in welcoming the Mesa Fire Department to Dobson Ranch Library! Come prepared to learn about fire safety, read a story with a firefighter, and see the tools of the trade: protective gear and of course, the fire engine.

Born in a taxi in Manhattan, Sheila Grinell studied at the Bronx High School of Science, Harvard University, and the University of California Berkeley.

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.

Kinder Prep Pre-literacy workshop is an adult/child, interactive 3-part series for parents or caregivers with children ages 3-5.

Family SPOT Resource Center presents “Play on the Go.” Join us for fun, hands-on activities for infants, toddlers and their caregivers.

Outreach afternoon session

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. Learn the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse and keyboard.

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

Donna Wylie is the author of Wish You Were Dead; Denture Adventure; Chopper Optional; Keep Dancing--Poems and Prose; and Ready, Set, Succeed--a Guidebook for the Successful Job Hunter.

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

We regret that this class has been cancelled.

Book discussion

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)

May's discussion book is <i>The Japanese Lover</i> by Isabel Allende

Play board and Wii games the 2nd Saturday of each month. The entire family can get their game on!Held in the Program Room

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. You can build based on the monthly theme or get inventive and construct a unique design. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

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.

<b>Android Basics:</b> Using an Android tablet, Kindle Fire, or smartphone, discover how to change settings, move icons, put your machine to sleep or turn it off, and connect to Wifi.

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.

In this Cutting Edge Fitness class, get familiar with the introductory footwork, guards, and cuts of Historical European Martial Arts.

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

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.

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.

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.

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.

In this Cutting Edge Fitness class, get familiar with the introductory footwork, guards, and cuts of Historical European Martial Arts.