Week Calendar

Arizona Rick tells stories, performs magic, and makes the most incredible balloon creations ever!

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.

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.

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.

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!

If you're a fan of ooey-gooey fun join us to design and build your own solar oven. Then, we'll take the ovens outside and try to make s'mores using the Arizona summer sunshine. For ages 8 to 12.

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

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

In our hands-on Cardboard City program, young architects (children entering grades K-5) will plan and build a city using components created from cardboard boxes and their own creativity.

During this class, you will learn about 3D printing and how to use our 3D printers, the MakerBot Replicator 2 and the MakerBot 5th Generation. When the class is over, you can sign a waiver and begin self-reserving the printers.

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.

This class will walk through the basic functions of Gmail on your smartphone or mobile device. If you created a Google account to set up your phone or device and want to learn how to use Gmail, this class is for you!

This session will continue the look at two of the most popular programs – Ancestry and Family Tree Maker. Explore questions and answers about using the software and how to find records.
Seating is limited.

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

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.

Meet local children’s book author Paula Goldsmith in the Children’s Library. Color a "Baby Cuz", the cute bear featured in Paula’s three book series “The Adventures of Baby Cuz”.

Arizona Rick tells stories, performs magic, and makes the most incredible balloon creations ever!

Lori Hines 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.

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.

What is the Invisible Web, and how do you find it? Find out the basic definition of the Invisible Web and learn 20 of the most common resources to search for information. Class size is limited to 10 registrants due to space limitations.

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

The Craig Davis Magic and Juggling Show is an amazing program packed with magic, juggling, and a parrot!

East Valley Krav Maga Chief Instructor Derrek Hofrichter will provide a demonstration on the history and uses of Krav Maga for self-defense.

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, 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.

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

Dan Baldwin is July's Local Author of the Month. A prolific writer, his newest title is: How FIND ME Lost Me.

"What happens when a former copywriter and a former broadcast journalist get together? They write a great book!" Join Loren Marsters and Gus Koernig as they discuss the novel they wrote and how they did it.

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

Bring your favorite emoji into the analog world with an emoji pillow. You provide the ideas, we'll provide the sewing instruction and materials. For ages 12-17.

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.

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.

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)

July's discussion book is <i>Dream Lover</i> by Elizabeth Berg

Find out what makes your main characters tick by exploring the hidden sides of their personalities.

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.

Do you have words of encouragement to share? Now's your chance to write notes to other teens and tuck them into books.

<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.

The Craig Davis Magic and Juggling Show is an amazing program packed with magic, juggling, and a parrot!

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.

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.

Code Club: The magical time of the week when friends get together at their library to learn how to make computers do what they tell them to do.

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.

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.

Did you know that if you save just one hour per week, you could gain a whole week of uninterrupted time each year?

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

Aspiring writers often wonder if they should go back to school. Learn from Writer in Residence Marylee MacDonald will about free, online classes and library resources to help you find your inner muse.