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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.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program 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.

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.

Cancelled

Preschool Storytime presents: Author Marlene Davis' Musical Bilingual Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Morning Crafts

10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Discover your creative side every Wednesday. Explore new and easy projects with other crafters. Let's make something beautiful!

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

10:00am - 2:30pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Red Mountain Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Cancelled

Preschool Storytime presents: Author Marlene Davis' Musical Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Red Mountain Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

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.

Quirky Art

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

Paint and create your own unique, quirky masterpiece. No experience required. Limited supplies. Ages 8-12. 

Craft-in Movie: The Princess and the Frog

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Movie
Event Details:

Come watch The Princess and the Frog (rated G) and do themed crafts.

Adventures in VR

3:00pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.

This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

Coyote Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to local children's author Jeremy Koehn read his newest book Roady and the Runners and play some games after the story.

Bats at the Library

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join the Arizona Bat Rescue about all things bats. Learn about what kind of bats live in Arizona and how they keep our environment healthy. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

3-D Design Camp

4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Required
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to create your own virtual world.

Must be registered for entire series. 

 

EVCT On the Spot

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:

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.  

Cancelled

Smart Cycling Fundamentals

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Required
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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for an introductory workshop on how to start bicycling. You’ll get practical tips on how to plan your ride and what you can do to stay safe on the streets.

Cosplay Meet-up

6:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Gather 'round with other Cosplayers to learn the ropes, get help for that one thing you've been trying to create, and more! You will be surrounded with inspiration for your next cosplay.