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Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, February 19, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, February 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.

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

Growing Words Into Readers, One Word at a Time

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Games
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Calling all beginning readers! Come play simple card and board games with us to become more confident with your sight words while having fun and making new friends. Ages 5-9. ...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Educational, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Calling all beginning readers! Come play simple card and board games with us to become more confident with your sight words while having fun and making new friends. Ages 5-9.  

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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 "Main Library" group.

Slapjack Storytime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled National Pancake Day storytime with pancake-packed books and craft.  Ages 3-5. 

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

Join us for a fun-filled National Pancake Day storytime with pancake-packed books and craft.  Ages 3-5. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, March 5, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Cardboard Fort Build and Break

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and building skills to construct then destruct your own cardboard fort. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and building skills to construct then destruct your own cardboard fort. 

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

How to Catch a Leprechaun Story and Craft

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Listen to the story How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun finger puppet craft afterward.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Children's Room (RM)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to the story How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun finger puppet craft afterward.

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

K-Code

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional

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 "Main Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, March 12, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Quirky Art

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

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

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. 

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

Craft-in Movie: The Princess and the Frog

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

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

Coyote Storytime

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family
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.

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

EVCT On the Spot

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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.  

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, March 19, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

EVCT Junior Jokesters

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  EVCT Jr. Jokesters is an improv theatre troupe for kids ages 8-13 years, directed by Jamie Gilbert...

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.  

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Crafting with Little Digits

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we create crafts that help toddlers learn and grow.

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

Join us as we create crafts that help toddlers learn and grow.

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

DIY Hummingbird Feeder

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Transform a 4oz mason jar into a hummingbird feeder. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:
Transform a 4oz mason jar into a hummingbird feeder. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Touchy Tales Storytime

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Discover the world of textures with a fun storytime and hands-on activities featuring something squishy, crinkly, and soft! Ages 3-5

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

Discover the world of textures with a fun storytime and hands-on activities featuring something squishy, crinkly, and soft! Ages 3-5

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

The Big Red Dog Party

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate everyone's favorite big red dog, Clifford, by reading stories and making crafts!

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate everyone's favorite big red dog, Clifford, by reading stories and making crafts!

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

RPG at the Library - Adult

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are w...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

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

Mouse Paint Storytime and Craft

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for the book Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh, and then mix colors to paint an ornament to keep. Geared for ages 3-5. 

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

Join us for the book Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh, and then mix colors to paint an ornament to keep. Geared for 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.

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

Craft-in Movie: Alice in Wonderland

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come watch Alice in Wonderland (rated G) and do themed crafts.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Movie
Event Details:

Come watch Alice in Wonderland (rated G) and do themed crafts.