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.

Stop by the lobby of the Main Library for great deals on books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more. We'll also be featuring vinyl records, children’s books (mostly former library copies), and adult fiction.

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

Stop by the lobby of the Main Library for great deals on books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more. We'll also be featuring vinyl records, children’s books (mostly former library copies), and adult fiction.

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!
Please have these things with you:

This class will review medications used, how to set reasonable expectations for use, potential side effects and tips for common issues. These classes are not appropriate for the person with dementia. Classes are free but registration is required.

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime. Ages 3-5.

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

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.

With a few simple ingredients we'll go from zero to slime in no time.Space is limited so be sure to register. For ages 6-12.

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.

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.

Join us for an hour of fun with science when Mark Carter visits Dobson Ranch Library. We will learn how to make air powered, hovering, vortex creating compression toys and more! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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.

Learn about the benefits of raising backyard chickens. Ms. Bess will share with you how to successfully raise chickens from baby chicks, house them, and take care of them, including tips to mitigate our harsh desert climate.

Adam Austin is our Local Author of the Month for June. He is the author of the Hailiorea trilogy and has started work on a new novel, as yet untitled.

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.

Discover new books, talk about them,and learn how to create your own stories using the Scratch Jr. app. For second graders, ages 7-8.

If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works, Computer Basics is the place to start. Learn the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited.

Here's your chance to bowl in the library! Lanes, pins, and balls provided by Brunswick Zone Mesa. Ages 3-12.

Here's your chance to bowl in the library! Lanes, pins, and balls provided by Brunswick Zone Mesa. Ages 3-12.

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)

Each character in your story has a particular way of speaking and, often, the story itself has a voice. Work with Writer in Residence Marylee MacDonald to discover ways to listen for and develop a voice that's right for your story.

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.

Bring your creativity and a can-do attitude, and help us build a Star Wars piñata from scratch. Then, come back the following week to the Teen Advisory Board's Random Fandom Star Wars event and demolish it!

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.

Attend this four-part series reviewing the United States Citizenship Test. Whether you want an idea of what it entails, are in the middle of the process or simply enjoy American history, this series is open to all.

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

If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works, Computer Basics is the place to start. Learn the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse and keyboard.

Girls and their moms (or other special adults) are invited to join us for lively discussion of our latest book club selection, plus a snack and a craft activity. Recommended for children ages 8-12.

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.

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 tiny bouquets to share within our community. Ages 12-17.

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. Grades 3-6.

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!

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.

Build your network and meet people from your community, open to all career levels.

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

We all have stories to tell, especially from the days before cell phones and the internet. Learn how to record these stories, get your words transcribed, and transform your memories into a book.

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.