Week Calendar

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.

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

Is your new walker on the go? Is he or she too busy exploring to sit for a lap bounce or a complete story book? Join us for a dynamic 30 minutes filled with early literacy activities chosen especially for toddlers who just need to move!

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

A pop-up community playtime for babies age 0-16 months and their grownups.

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

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

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

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.

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

New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development and First Things First are presenting a free 3-part series of parent-child interactions for parents and children ages birth-18 months. Sessions follow a basic storytime format.

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

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

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and join us for some musical events!

We're getting the Summer Reading program off to a rocking start with a Pete the Cat-themed concert by children's performers The Polka Dots. After the show, we'll have activity stations to explore and enjoy.

Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and make your own musical instrument.

A well-rounded character is critical for believability. All fiction requires some a level of suspension of disbelief, but “real” characters make the plot--and ultimately the story--believable.

<a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AA9A829A4F58-handson45">Sign up</a> to complete your training on THINKspot equipment.

Dogs like books too! Paws2Read pairs registered therapy animals like Roxy and Zara and their handlers with young readers ranging from first to tenth grades.

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

New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development and First Things First are presenting a free 3-part series of parent-child interactions for parents of children ages 19 months to 3 years old. Sessions follow a basic storytime format.

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

Head Start Bilingual Library Tour

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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<a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AA9A829A4F58-handson37">Sign up here</a> to complete your training on THINKspot equipment.

Join our weekly literacy group (January 20- July 21) if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills.
* Enjoy an informal way to learn English!

We regret that this event has been canceled.
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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)

From May to July, the Mesa Public Library is hosting fiction author and writing coach Sharon Skinner as its very own Writer in Residence.

Lana Gates wasn't supposed to get cancer. <i>Help! I’m a Science Project</i> tells the story of what she endured and it does so with an emphasis on humor and faith.

Applying for your first job can be nerve wracking. Learn how to create a resume and fill out applications. Get all your questions about interviewing from the kinds of questions you’ll be asked to what you should wear. Ages 13-20.

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Learn how to make computer games and websites – no previous computer or coding experience necessary. Follow our lessons at your own pace, and you’ll be coding in no time! For ages 8 and up.

Did somebody say pizza party? We did! Today we're throwing a grand opening party for the Main Library's new Teen Zone, exclusively for teens ages 12-18.

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Learn how to make computer games and websites - no previous computer or coding experience necessary. Follow our lessons at your own pace, and you'll be coding in no time! For ages 8 and up.

<a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AA9A829A4F58-handson38">Sign up here</a> to complete your training on THINKspot equipment.

Did you know that an average household’s laundry water produces enough greywater to support a backyard fruit tree?

Come to the library for yoga in a relaxed environment without the pressure of attending a gym or studio. Session is for adults and appropriate for all levels, and will focus on technique as well as yoga flowing practice.