Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Toddlertime

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Toddlertime

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

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

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Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

K-Code Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime, Code Clubs

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.

 

Toddlertime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Toddlertime

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Lunch at the Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Mark Carter Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Most people have experienced a small shock when touching a door knob or light switch in their homes. This show takes a big look at the amazing science of what is called Static electricity.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us.

Zoo to You: Wonderfully Weird

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

In the animal kingdom, nothing is quite as it seems. In this program we will meet commonly misunderstood animals as we discover: Is truth stranger than fiction?

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Now Showing: Penguins of Madagascar

2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot at Main
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Come watch the penguins of Madagascar team up with a spy organization to save the world from an evil octopus. Dreamworks Animation. Rated PG.

Gaming at the Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

It's Summer so stay cool and come unwind with games in the Teen Zone. Play Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or X Box One-S. Or, choose to play one of our many board and card games. Ages 12-18.

Code Commanders

3:30pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional, Code Clubs, Code Clubs

Code Commanders is a weekly series that challenges and builds its young users' understanding of how coding works. Ages 8-12.

ESL Grammar and Conversation Class

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

This class is open to adult non-native speakers who need to improve their English speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills while learning about American culture.

Crafty Code Night: It's A-maze-ing

6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

The family that codes together grows together! Experiment with hands-on unplugged and digital coding activities and complete a code-related craft to take home. This month’s theme is mazes.

We Read YA Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

If you are an adult who enjoys reading Young Adult novels, then this group is for you. Each month we will read and discuss a different Young Adult title. Studies show that 55% of all Young Adult book readers are over the age of 18.