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Mesa Public Schools Presents: Stick 2 Reading

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family. There will be free books, interactive storytelli...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family.

Stacks of books

Cheer Readers Book Group

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 Plague of Dov...

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.

acrylic keychain with initial C

Intro to Glowforge

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Glowforge (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get started using the Glowforge and learn how to make a personalized acrylic keychain.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Glowforge (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Get started using the Glowforge and learn how to make a personalized acrylic keychain.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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.

Event Details:

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts ...

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

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Mesa Arts Center

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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.

Event Details:

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts ...

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

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Kids Cafe logo

Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

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

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

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.

Lunchtime Tales

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Bring a lunch, listen to a story, and create something all your own. Ages 5-12.  Please bring water for you and your family. 

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

Bring a lunch, listen to a story, and create something all your own. Ages 5-12. 

Please bring water for you and your family. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Instructional
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: Instructional

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.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics ...

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

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Painting of a rocket and a book on a ceramic tile

Tile Painting with As You Wish

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen
Event Details:

As You Wish staff member will give step by step instructions on painting this rocket ship hanging wall tile to remind yourself of the adventure you can have when reading. Acrylic p...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

As You Wish staff member will give step by step instructions on painting this rocket ship hanging wall tile to remind yourself of the adventure you can have when reading. Acrylic paint will be used so project can be taken home same day.

School age girl wearing a yellow shirt and writing.

Tween Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Come join our tween creative writing club. Each month, we will be participating in different creative writing prompts, exercises, and games. You can also bring your own writing to ...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Come join our tween creative writing club. Each month, we will be participating in different creative writing prompts, exercises, and games. You can also bring your own writing to share. Ages 8-12.

Mesa Public Schools Presents: Stick 2 Reading

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Family
Event Details:

Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family. There will be free books, interactive storytelli...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Mesa Public Schools will be hosting Stick 2 Reading. Join us for a fantastic evening of reading fun for the whole family.

Artful Tales with the I.D.E.A Museum

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Join us for storytime with the I.D.E.A Museum as they read a book, show art work, and provide a craft for children to enjoy!

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

Join us for storytime with the I.D.E.A Museum as they read a book, show art work, and provide a craft for children to enjoy!

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 27, 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 27, 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Toddler holding a book

Toddler Time at Toddler Town

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 27, 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 non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Text reading "Kids Cafe"

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

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

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Birth-18.

Two teenage girls and two teenage boys playing video games together.

Teen Time: Gaming at the Library

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stay cool at the library and join us to try out a video game or board game for the afternoon. Connect with other gamers, test your skills, and discover new favorites. Ages 12-18...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stay cool at the library and join us to try out a video game or board game for the afternoon. Connect with other gamers, test your skills, and discover new favorites.

Ages 12-18 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN.

kpop dance workshop

Kpop Dance Party

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn how to dance like the Kpop idols. After the dance make a craft and play a game inspired by the Kpop music phenomenon. 

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

Learn how to dance like the Kpop idols. After the dance make a craft and play a game inspired by the Kpop music phenomenon. 

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

Toddler holding a book

Sunrise Stories at the Tot Lot

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 8:00am - 8:30am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Start your day with a story and playtime at the Tot Lot next to the Mesa Express Library.  Please bring water for you and your family. 

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

Start your day with a story and playtime at the Tot Lot next to the Mesa Express Library. 

Please bring water for you and your family. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.