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.

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.

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

The class will be for advancing students. This Cutting Edge Fitness continues the footwork, guards, and cuts taught in Beginners Longsword and adds solo and partner drills, defense, and disarms.

First Five Years® is a 4 session series which will help you nurture your child with a “just right” combination of freedom and positive discipline.

This group meets to discuss thought-provoking fiction and nonfiction on the 2nd Monday of the month. All are welcome. February's book is: <i> A Gentleman in Moscow</i> by Amor Towles.

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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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 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.

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.

Stories and songs for ages 0-5 and their favorite grownup, all with a focus on learning Baby Sign and American Sign Language.

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

Join Arizona's Young Writers Foundation for this 4-session camp designed to teach and reinforce the basics of creative writing. Each week will build on the next, so please only register if you plan on attending all 4 sessions.

In this special event, Mesa pop-rock trio TRIAD will give kids a closer look at how music is made. Don’t miss the opportunity to rock out together at this family-friendly concert!

Join us on the third Friday morning of each month for a lively discussion of a thought-provoking book! June's book is <i>Tortilla Curtain</i> by Coraghessan T. Boyle. For a copy, please ask at the Express Library desk.

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

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

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

For infants and young children, playing is learning. Join us after Family Sign Language Storytime for toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Ages 0-5 years.

Create your own musical instrument using everyday materials.

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.

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.

Master the basics of film making, from brainstorming ideas, acting and script writing, to film production, editing and promotion. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

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:

Master the basics of film making, from brainstorming ideas, acting and script writing, to film production, editing and promotion. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

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.

Master the basics of film making, from brainstorming ideas, acting and script writing, to film production, editing and promotion. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

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Master the basics of film making, from brainstorming ideas, acting and script writing, to film production, editing and promotion. Ages 12 and up. Registration is required.

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.

Join Arizona's Young Writers Foundation for this 4-session camp designed to teach and reinforce the basics of creative writing. Each week will build on the next, so please only register if you plan on attending all 4 sessions.

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.

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!

What happens when a former advertising copywriter and a former network affiliate news anchor get together? You get two guys talking about their book, self-publishing, AND... how they got picked up by a publisher.

Curious about your family history? Ken Waters will help you find out how you can use DNA to solve family mysteries and discover living relatives who are also interested in building family networks.

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.

If you're planning on spending time on your bike, 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. Registration is limited so sign up early.

Teens! Summer break is the perfect time to compete in a Super Smash Bros. tournament. We’ll create a bracket and battle to crown a winner. Bring your friends and we’ll bring the equipment.

Discover the science behind fire and ice with your guide, Dr. Trex! This dazzling show will introduce kids to the hows and whys behind two of nature’s coolest (and hottest) phenomena. Suitable for all ages.

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!

This summer, let your creative side soar and leave with an object of art that you created. In this session, we will re-purpose and beautify mailing tubes to make delightfully sounding rain sticks. Come early and create while supplies last.

Drop in for a craft 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>This is How it Always is</i> by Laurie Frankel

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

What do you want to learn today? Meet Lynda.com, an online learning platform offering nearly 6000 courses in tech, business, and creative skills.

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

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.

You don’t need to be a computer whiz to learn the fundamentals of coding. We’ll use logic games and exercises to help children build cognitive skills that will be a strong foundation for learning how to code. For ages 4-6.

Cub Scouts tour

<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.

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.

You don’t need to be a computer whiz to learn the fundamentals of coding. We’ll use logic games and exercises to help children build cognitive skills that will be a strong foundation for learning how to code. For ages 6-8.

We regret that this program has been canceled.

Drop in and play board games in the Children's Room of the library.

Design and carry out experiments to help you learn more about science — the fun way! This month, we'll explore the five senses and how they work. Space is limited. Grades 3-8.

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.

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Take a culinary adventure and cook up cuisines from Asia, Greece, Italy, Spain and France.

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.

3D design and printing continues to gain popularity, and this is an opportunity to learn its fundamental concepts including X, Y, and Z axes, view manipulation, and more.

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

During this introductory workshop, learn about basic bicycle techniques, rules, and equipment, and get a brief update on Mesa's bicycle projects and events. All participants will receive free bicycle safety gear. Ages 12+.

We Read YA- Do You? If you are an adult who enjoys reading Yong Adult Novels, then this book group is for you. Each month we will read and discuss a different Young Adult novel.