This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultation Hours

9:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Small Study Space 1 (DR)
Program Type: Educational, Writing
Event Details:

From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting mystery author and writing coach Betty Webb as its very own Writer in Residence.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Short Story Writing Workshop for Kids and Teens

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Short Story Writing Workshop for Kids and Teens
Program Type: Educational, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities! This program is geared toward children ages birth to five years.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

3D Printer Training

10:30am - 12:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: 3D Printer Training
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

During this class, you will learn the guidelines and basics of 3D printing and how to begin using the 3D printers at THINKspot Red Mountain. When the class is over, you can sign a waiver and begin self-reserving our printers.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Writing the Contemporary Novel

11:00am - 1:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Program Type: Educational, Writing
Event Details:

You have probably noticed how much novels have changed over the past twenty years. This workshop explains why those changes have come about and how to keep your own work from feeling dated.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

ESL Conversation Class

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join our weekly literacy group if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills.* Enjoy an informal way to learn English
* Improve your English speaking and listening skills

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join our weekly literacy group if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills.
* Enjoy an informal way to learn English
* Improve your English speaking and listening skills

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Master Gardening: Plant Propagation and Pruning

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Leave the hedge trimmers in the shed because we'll discuss how keep plants looking natural as well as tidy with natural pruning. We will also talk about propagating plants, from both seeds and cuttings.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Local Author Book Fair

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Lobby (RM)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Arizona authors take over the Library. Discover your next great read. Immerse yourself in every kind of literature--mysteries, science fiction, thrillers, Westerns, even children's books. Meet our local writers and get inspired.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

LEGO Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Make it or Game it!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

I Can Make That: Engineer

2:30pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This program will provide a STEAM challenge and your task, if you choose to accept it, will be to solve the problem the challenge presents with something you’ve built and designed yourself.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Momtog 101-- Documentary Photography Fundamentals

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield for a workshop about basic photo composition rules. This workshop will focus on cameras with manual settings.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Theater Games for Teens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Unwind from school and life with an hour of socializing, improv, and acting. No experience needed to play these entertaining improvisational games! You bring the drama and we’ll bring the good times.