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

Halloween Steam

Wednesday, October 30, 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:

Come join us for Halloween themed experiments.

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

Come join us for Halloween themed experiments.

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

NaNoWriMo Write-in

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a write-in at the Teen Zone! Writing games, snacks, advice and encouragement for your works-in-progress will be included!  Ages 12-...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a write-in at the Teen Zone! Writing games, snacks, advice and encouragement for your works-in-progress will be included!  Ages 12-18

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

Bicycle Maintenance

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

An intro to bicycle mechanics that is designed to help get your bicycle ready to ride.  We will focus on maintenance that can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy.&n...

Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

An intro to bicycle mechanics that is designed to help get your bicycle ready to ride.  We will focus on maintenance that can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy.  Topics covered will include basic bicycle anatomy, how to fix

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

Sew a Halloween Coaster - Adults

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a fabric coaster. Beginners welcome!    

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a fabric coaster. Beginners welcome!

 

 

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

Halloween Boo!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

It's time to dress up, grab a treat bag, and get a jumpstart on trick-or-treating with a story to guide the way! Join us for our Halloween Boo Storywalk® in the Dobson Ranch Park. ...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Special Program, Storytime
Event Details:

It's time to dress up, grab a treat bag, and get a jumpstart on trick-or-treating with a story to guide the way! Join us for our Halloween Boo Storywalk® in the Dobson Ranch Park.

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

Halloween Boo!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kids ...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kids Need to Read and Mesa Fire Department.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Toddlertime Presents: Halloween Boo!

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event.  Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by K...

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

Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. 

Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kid Need to Read and other special quests.

Ages 3-5

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.

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

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Thursday, October 31, 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: 14
Event Details:

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

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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, October 31, 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 "THINKspot at Main" group.

Sew a Halloween Coaster - Teens

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to make a coaster out of fabric using the sewing machine. Beginners welcome!   Ages 12-18

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Learn how to make a coaster out of fabric using the sewing machine. Beginners welcome!

 

Ages 12-18

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.    

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. 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 "Outreach Services" group.

Who Picked This Book?

Tuesday, November 5, 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. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Wednesday, November 6, 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: 9
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.

 

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

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Thursday, November 7, 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: 14
Event Details:

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

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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, November 7, 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Coloring Club

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be pro...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

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

Donate Day: Book Donation Drive

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program, Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main Library to unload your donation. One hundred percent of our used book sa...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program, Sustainability
Event Details:

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main Library to unload your donation.

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

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, November 9, 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 "Online / Virtual" group.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.

Veterans Day

All Day
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

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Veterans Day. 

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
Description:

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Veterans Day. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.    

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. 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 "Main Library" group.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Wednesday, November 13, 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: 9
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.

 

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

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

Thursday, November 14, 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: 14
Event Details:

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