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Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Prove you can build the tallest structure out of plastic cups! Visit the THINKspot this week during open hours and the tallest structure will win a prize!

Bike Rodeo

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Families ride or scoot over to the Mesa Public Library to learn safe cycling tips and be fitted for helmets from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. Then...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families ride or scoot over to the Mesa Public Library to learn safe cycling tips and be fitted for helmets from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, November 23, 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.

skirt

Native American Ribbon Skirt Craft

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Inspired by Native American heritage month, we will be making paper ribbon skirts for celebrations, ceremonies and achievements.

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

Inspired by Native American heritage month, we will be making paper ribbon skirts for celebrations, ceremonies and achievements.

Robot Bash

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween
Event Details:

Unleash your child's curiosity! Explore our different robots designed to teach the basics of coding through fun, hands-on activities. Activities are geared towards children between...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Unleash your child's curiosity! Explore our different robots designed to teach the basics of coding through fun, hands-on activities. Activities are geared towards children between the ages of 6 to 12.

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

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Outdoor Crafts

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Create a unique craft inspired by the great outdoors. This month's craft is pinecone snowman. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Create a unique craft inspired by the great outdoors. This month's craft is pinecone snowman. 

paper snowflake

Paper Snowflakes

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with paper snowflake making. 

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

Celebrate the season with paper snowflake making. 

Hand-Made Pet Toys: Tweens and Teens

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Craft unique toys from everyday items found around the house, turning simple materials into festive toys for your furry friends. Ages 10-16.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Craft unique toys from everyday items found around the house, turning simple materials into festive toys for your furry friends. Ages 10-16.

Bike Rodeo

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Families: ride or scoot over to the Dobson Library to learn safe cycling tips and get fitted for helmets by John Boyd, an Injury Prevention Specialist from Phoenix Children’s Hospi...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families: ride or scoot over to the Dobson Library to learn safe cycling tips and get fitted for helmets by John Boyd, an Injury Prevention Specialist from Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

child with legos

Building Blocks Club

Monday, December 9, 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.

Hand-Made Pet Toys: Adults

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Discover how to transform everyday household items into fun, festive toys that your pets will love.  Ages 18+.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Discover how to transform everyday household items into fun, festive toys that your pets will love.  Ages 18+.

A man with an old-fashioned camera taking a picture through a window. Many snowflakes are around the border of the image

Snowflake Bentley Story and Crafts

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Learn about Wilson Bentley's journey to become the first person to photograph a snowflake and make some snowflake-themed crafts of your own. Ages 5+

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

Learn about Wilson Bentley's journey to become the first person to photograph a snowflake and make some snowflake-themed crafts of your own. Ages 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.

Junior Detective Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for a discussion on everyone's favorite mouse adventurer, Geronimo Stilton. This month we will be reading Four Mice Deep in the Jungle. Ages 6 and up.

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

Come join us for a discussion on everyone's favorite mouse adventurer, Geronimo Stilton.

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Long eared brown rabbit with a red plaid shirt and a grey tortoise with a blue Hat and red scarf walking on a dirt road.

Tortoise and the Hare STEM Activity

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

We will read the Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney and then do an activity and a craft related to the story. Ages 5-9.

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

We will read the Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney and then do an activity and a craft related to the story. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!