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.

For infants and young children, playing is learning. Join us after Baby Lapsit for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Ages 0-4 years.
2425 S DOBSON RD

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

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

Want to learn how to download free ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Stop by the HotSpot!
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Arizona Rick tells stories, performs magic, and makes the most incredible balloon creations ever.

Bring the whole family for a sing-along featuring Disney hits. We'll have a special make-your-own crown craft station, and dressing up as your favorite character is encouraged.

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

From June to August, the Mesa Public Library is hosting short story and fiction writer Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence.

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

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.

If you're planning on spending time on your bike this summer, come learn how to have more fun by being safe! Each participant will receive a free bike helmet fitted specifically to his or her noggin.

Lori Hines Lori is a paranormal mystery author, spiritualist and public speaker who teaches about spirit guide communication and past lives.

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

Set aside time to concentrate and write. Bring your writing tools and come ready to work alongside fellow writers. Come to one session or them all! Individual consultation appointments are available prior to each power writing workshop.

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

Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two!Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library.

Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two!Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library.

Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation, coloring! Coloring pages designed especially for adults and children as well as crayons will be provided or you may bring your own.

From June to August, Mesa Public Library is hosting Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence. Marylee will use the library as her public workspace and hold one-on-one consultation hours to help aspiring authors fine-tune their work.

Hang out weekly with fellow crafters. Bring whatever you're working on and share or even teach it to others. Craft ideas and supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own. For ages 12-17.

Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two!Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library.

From June to August, the Mesa Public Library is hosting fiction author and writing coach Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence.

If you're planning on spending time on your bike this summer, come learn how to have more fun by being safe! Each participant will receive a free bike helmet fitted specifically to his or her noggin.

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

Use physics to your advantage to build a marshmallow shooter, design an accuracy challenge, and compete with your fellow teens for fabulous (ok, we admit, by fabulous we mean silly) prizes. Materials are limited, so come early! For ages 12-17.

If you're planning on spending time on your bike this summer, come learn how to have more fun by being safe! Each participant will receive a free bike helmet fitted specifically to his or her noggin.

Take a break to enjoy a snack and some quiet reading time. Bring your own book or explore our weekly selection of curated good reads.

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!

Crafts and games the whole family will enjoy.

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)

June's discussion book is <i>The Wright Brothers</i> by David McCullough

Fiction ideas can come from snippets of conversations, newspaper articles, hobbies and jobs. Learn from Writer in Residence Marylee MacDonald how to find inspiration for your next story.

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.

Whether you are a beginning or more advanced writer, this workshop will connect you with other wordsmiths. Writer in Residence, Marylee MacDonald will begin each session with a writing prompt and 20 minutes of free-writing.

From June to August, the Mesa Public Library is hosting short story and fiction writer Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence.

Join us for learning fun where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. Ages 6-9.

Harry and Loralee are passionate about creative endeavors such as metal working, recycled art, and designs using household items. Join local artists Harry and Loralee in making your own shaving cream print or artist trading card.

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.

Build a better world with us through random acts of kindness. In this special craft program, we’ll be crafting seed bombs to share wildflowers within our community. Ages 12-17.

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.

Can't make it to storytime during the day? Join us for songs and stories before bedtime. The whole family is welcome at this special evening event. Ages 0-5.

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

During this hands-on class, you create a Wordpress website.

During this class, you will learn how to use our sewing machine. When the class is over, you can sign a waiver and begin self-reserving the sewing machine. If under 18, a parent or guardian must be present to sign the waiver.

From <i>The Odyssey</i> to <i>Lord of the Rings</i>, the plots of many beloved stories have a common mythic element. Learn how to give your heroes and heroines the tools they need to bring back the magic elixir.

Prana is the life force (<i>chi</i> or <i>ki</i>). You can learn how to use it for physical and mental healing. Join us for an interactive introduction to pranic healing, chakras and meditation.