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Automotive 101

Thursday, November 21, 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. 

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Writer in Residence Consultations

Thursday, November 21, 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.

Starting an Art Journal

Friday, November 22, 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: 0
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.

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Writer in Residence Consultations

Friday, November 22, 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.

Sharon Skinner profile photo

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Saguaro 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: Saguaro 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.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, November 23, 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

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 1 (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.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (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+.

pile of puzzle pieces

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Brush off your jigsaw puzzle skills and join us in our first-ever puzzle competition. Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 2 hours...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Brush off your jigsaw puzzle skills and join us in our first-ever puzzle competition. Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 2 hours.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Saturday, November 23, 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.

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Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Saguaro 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: Saguaro 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.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health: Adult Vaccine Event

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Walk-in Adult Vaccine event with Maricopa County Department of Public Health. For information on which vaccines will be at the event please call the Public Health CARES line at 602...

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

Walk-in Adult Vaccine event with Maricopa County Department of Public Health. For information on which vaccines will be at the event please call the Public Health CARES line at 602-506-6767.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Stacks of books

Cheer Readers Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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 Sparrow by Mary Do...

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.

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Exploring VR - DINOvember

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways. This month we will have some fun during DINOvemb...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways.

 

This month we will have some fun during DINOvember by playing Dinosaur Engineer.

 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, November 30, 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+.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and in...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

Stacks of books

Who Picked This Book?

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.    Meeting Date Title / Author January 2, 2024 The Wrigh...

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. 

Embroidery Machine Demonstration

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to operate our new Brother SE1900 embroidery machine and find out what it can do. Registration is not required but space is limited.      

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Learn how to operate our new Brother SE1900 embroidery machine and find out what it can do.

Registration is not required but space is limited.

 

 

 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

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Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics.    The program will be presented...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics. 

 

The program will be presented by Compudopt.

 

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Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor. Topics include:  computer bas...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor.

scrapbooking paper

Scrapbooking Night

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Scrapbooking materials will be available to create new pages. If you've never done scrapbooking before come in and be inspired.     

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Scrapbooking materials will be available to create new pages. If you've never done scrapbooking before come in and be inspired. 

 

 

green fabric bag tied with cord

Sewing Reusable Gift Bags

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to use our sewing machines to make simple reusable gift bags. Must have knowledge of basic sewing machine operation.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to use our sewing machines to make simple reusable gift bags. Must have knowledge of basic sewing machine operation.