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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Straw Rocket Launchers

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Let's blast off into Space Week by crafting straw rocket ships and competing to see whose creation can soar the farthest! Ages 5-9.

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

Let's blast off into Space Week by crafting straw rocket ships and competing to see whose creation can soar the farthest! 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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Early Adopters Fall Camp

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
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). Students will learn how technology ...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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).

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Toddlertime

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Toddlertime

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting 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 Meeting 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.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

VR Equipment Open House

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please join us for an open house to celebrate Mesa Public Library's newly acquired VR headsets for all of our THINKspot locations.  If you are curious about virtual reality sy...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Event Details:

Please join us for an open house to celebrate Mesa Public Library's newly acquired VR headsets for all of our THINKspot locations.  If you are curious about virtual reality systems, are looking for professional skill building options, want to

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Lucha Libre at the Library

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Let's decorate our very own Luchador masks while we visit with some real life Lucha wrestlers.  Wrestlers from Lucha Voz will talk about their sport and demonstrate some of th...

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

Let's decorate our very own Luchador masks while we visit with some real life Lucha wrestlers.  Wrestlers from Lucha Voz will talk about their sport and demonstrate some of their famous moves.&nbsp

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults. Topics include:  computer basics, internet use and safety, email basics, Google workspace, Google docs, Goog...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Toddlertime

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Fiction Folks

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is What We Kept to Ourselves by Nancy Jooyoun Kim Complete list of upcoming titles.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
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: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Fandom Party

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and trivia, celebrating everyone's favorite crime fighting dog, Dogman.

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

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and trivia, celebrating everyone's favorite crime fighting dog, Dogman.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Early Adopters Fall Camp

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
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). Students will learn how technology ...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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).

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Automotive 101

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Presented by Thomas Mundo from Network Automotive, this four part series explore the fundamentals of car maintenance. Learn essential tips on basic car components, maintenance rout...

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

Presented by Thomas Mundo from Network Automotive, this four part series explore the fundamentals of car maintenance. Learn essential tips on basic car components, maintenance routines, and automotive care. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December. Sharon Skinner is...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Outdoor Baby Lapsit

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 8:00am - 8:30am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

Friday, October 11, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Tinkering For Toddlers

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Intro to 3D Printers

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December. Sharon Skinner is...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Sharon Skinner as our Writer in Residence from September through December.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

Early Adopters Fall Camp

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
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). Students will learn how technology ...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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).

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.

K-Code Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
K-Code Storytime:

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

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Sustainability:

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in...

Event Details:

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. ...

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

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Tick, Tick, Tick: Conflict and Tension

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join author Sharon Skinner as she presents on the elements that work together to create both internal and external conflict and rising tension.   Sharon Skinner is an Au...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join author Sharon Skinner as she presents on the elements that work together to create both internal and external conflict and rising tension.

 

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities.  Birth-5 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. 

Birth-5 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.