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Cheer Readers Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.This month we will read The Murmur of Bees by Sofi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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 Presents: WONDERland

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Mesa Art Center’s teaching artist Rachel Hutzenbiler will share a reimagined Alice in Wonderland experience in this special edition of Preschool Storytime. From director ...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Mesa Art Center’s teaching artist Rachel Hutzenbiler will share a reimagined Alice in Wonderland experience in this special edition of Preschool Storytime. 

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

Morning Crafts

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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 logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
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-sp...

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

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Reference
Age Group:
Adult
The HOTspot Digital Help Desk:

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 assi...

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.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn how to type on a keyboard. Laptops and mice are provided to the first ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn how to type on a keyboard. 

Teen wearing pink converse

Kids' Kitchen

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Join us in the kitchen to create fun, interesting, and tasty treats.  This month we will be making Breakfast Sushi.  Ages 6-12.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us in the kitchen to create fun, interesting, and tasty treats.  This month we will be making Breakfast Sushi.  Ages 6-12.

School age girl wearing a yellow shirt and writing.

Tween Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Tween
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 ...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program 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.

Bravo acting troupe

EVCT Bravo Teen Musical Theater

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

EVCT Bravo is a musical theatre troupe for teens, directed by Breona Conrad. Each semester, students devise a new musical performance piece and tour it around the East Valley

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

EVCT Bravo is a musical theatre troupe for teens, directed by Breona Conrad. Each semester, students devise a new musical performance piece and tour it around the East Valley

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Exploring Virtual Reality

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games that let us explore new virtual places.This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games that let us explore new virtual places.

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

bicycle safety sign painted yellow on street

Smart Cycling Fundamentals

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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. All participants...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Reading Alone, Together: A Book Group

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

A laid-back book club where you bring the book you're reading and sit in companionable silence with those around you as you read it. At the end of the hour, we will gather in THINK...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

A laid-back book club where you bring the book you're reading and sit in companionable silence with those around you as you read it. At the end of the hour, we will gather in THINKspot to discuss our reading.

History of Quilts

All Day
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Quilts and their history are ever entwined with out daily lives. Sue Kern, a quilter, will discuss the history of quilts at 10:30am. The rest of the day her quilts will be on displ...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Quilts and their history are ever entwined with out daily lives. Sue Kern, a quilter, will discuss the history of quilts at 10:30am. The rest of the day her quilts will be on display to browse and admire.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
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-sp...

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

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Computer Skills Training

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult
The HOTspot Digital Help Desk:

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 assi...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN.

Sewing - Apron for Teens

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. This month we will be making an apron

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. This month we will be making an apron

Connie Health logo with company name and C with a plus sign

Medicare 101

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities. This seminar will give you a foundationa...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health, Instructional
Event Details:

Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.