Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

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: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

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.

Baby Lapsit

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

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

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.

Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

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.

Preschool 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
Program Type: Storytime

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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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.

 

Spooktacular

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Welcome all ghosts and goblins to our Spooktacular. We will have games and candy for all to enjoy. 

This is a family friendly event. Supplies are limited.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff STEAM Activity

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

After reading The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Jerry Pinkney, we will create bridges using clothespins and craft sticks to help the goats cross the water without waking the troll. Ages 5-9.

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.

Cancelled

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Required
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor.

Tween Creative Writing Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

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.

Early Adopters Fall Camp

5:00pm - 6:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5).

EVCT Junior Jokesters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  

Intro to 3D Printers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Explore our 3D printers by finding the right design, downloading the file, and watching it in action.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Heat Transfer Vinyl Designs

6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use THINKspot's Silhouette Cameo cutter to cut iron-on vinyl for a custom canvas gift bag.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.