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Holiday STEAM

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
STEAM at the Library:

Stretch your imagination using science! We'll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Grades 1-6.

Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by participating in festive STEAM activities, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by participating in festive STEAM activities, while supplies last.

Stretch your imagination using science! We'll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Grades 1-6.

Sewing - for Teens

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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 stockings....

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 stockings.

5 teens participating in improv, with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

EVCT On the Spot

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
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...

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.  

Starting an Art Journal

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you ...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

Christmas Tree

Holiday Storytime at Merry Main Street

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

christmas lights on a tree

Holiday Movie Marathon

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

We are showing all the old Christmas classics.  Enjoy warm cocoa and an old movie with your family.

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

We are showing all the old Christmas classics.  Enjoy warm cocoa and an old movie with your family.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will b...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
ESL Conversation Class:

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
ESL Conversation Class:

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Event Details:

Adult non-native speakers are welcome--no need to register.

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

Adult non-native speakers are welcome--no need to register.

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional, 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: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, 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.

child with legos

Building Blocks Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
Closing
Branches:
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

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

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, 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!

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
ESL Conversation Class:

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
ESL Conversation Class:

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Event Details:

Adult non-native speakers are welcome--no need to register.

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

Adult non-native speakers are welcome--no need to register.

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, 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!

Build It to Win It

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, 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!

Noon Year's Day Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Help us ring in the "Noon Year". Come dressed in your best for a party just for kids. We'll have crafts, dancing and treats. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Help us ring in the "Noon Year". Come dressed in your best for a party just for kids. We'll have crafts, dancing and treats. 

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.

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.

Noon Year's Day Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll decorate hats, have noise makers, and treats. 

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll decorate hats, have noise makers, and treats. 

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.

Noon Years eve

Noon Years Eve Storytime

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year at the Mesa Express Library with stories, songs and crafts. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year at the Mesa Express Library with stories, songs and crafts. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

fireworks

Noon Year's Day Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll have stories, party hats, noise makers, and plenty of ot...

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

Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll have stories, party hats, noise makers, and plenty of other surprises.

New Year's Eve - libraries close at 5pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services
Closing
Branches:
Online / Virtual, Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa Express Library, Outreach Services