Week Calendar

Build your confidence in using the internet, creating passwords, and responding to emails by learning the basics to cybersecurity.

Families ride or scoot over to the Mesa Public Library to learn safe cycling tips and be fitted for helmets from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December.

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week and the tallest structure will win a prize!

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Work at your own pace with Northstar's Digital Literacy program to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media, and using the internet.

Adult non-native speakers are welcome--no need to register.

Build a tower out of different materials to help rescue Jack from the Giant's castle. Ages 5-9.

Crochet a beautiful autumn themed coaster. Guided by our crochet expert, Asia, you will learn the basics of crochet with an introductory project. This month will be a maple leaf coaster.

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics. 

The program will be presented by Compudopt.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December.

Brush off your jigsaw puzzle skills and join us in our first-ever puzzle competition. Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 2 hours.

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December.

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Come join our tween creative writing club. Each month, we will be participating in different creative writing prompts, exercises, and games. You can also bring your own writing to share. Ages 8-12.

Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places. 

This month we will be playing virtual table tennis!

Registration is required and spots are limited.

Come make a hedgehog out of a recycled book. Ages 8-12.

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a write-in at the Teen Zone! Writing games, snacks, advice and encouragement for your works-in-progress will be included!  Ages 12-18

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Bring your needlepoint project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlepoint.

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making pumpkins.

Ages 14+

Unwind and enjoy yourself as you create your own masterpiece. No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided. 

This program is for adults 18+. Registration is required and spots are limited.

Join author Sharon Skinner as she presents how to determine where your story fits into "KidLit" (children's literature).

Fall 2024 EVCT Express presents A Race to Save the Dragon from the Terrifying Children. 

Presented by Thomas Mundo from Network Automotive, this four part series explore the fundamentals of car maintenance. Learn essential tips on basic car components, maintenance routines, and automotive care. 

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.  

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December.