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

Intro to Virtual Reality

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This class will offer a brief introduction to virtual reality technology (VR), including demonstrating some games and apps.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class will offer a brief introduction to virtual reality technology (VR), including demonstrating some games and apps.

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

Toddler Time at the Tot Lot

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Friday, December 13, 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.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.

Holiday Storytime at Merry Main Street

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

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

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for Holiday Haste: Waiting for the Rush Call - a new holiday show has just been green lit and the actors are excited for the rush-call audition.  But the dir...

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Special Program
Event Details:

Join us for Holiday Haste: Waiting for the Rush Call - a new holiday show has just been green lit and the actors are excited for the rush-call audition.  But the director is running late. Very late.

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

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, December 14, 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.If...

Cancelled
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 "Main Library" group.

Inside Out: Emotion & Sensory Detail

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join author Sharon Skinner as she presents how to create emotion and sensory details in your work that engage the reader while providing relatable characters and experiences. &n...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Join author Sharon Skinner as she presents how to create emotion and sensory details in your work that engage the reader while providing relatable characters and experiences.

 

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

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 14, 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+.

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

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Roadrunner Room (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.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (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+.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, December 14, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, December 17, 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. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 "Mesa Express Library" group.

Cozy Murder Mysteries

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come with a blanket and your favorite cozy sweater to talk cozy mystery books. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Come with a blanket and your favorite cozy sweater to talk cozy mystery books. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens. Bring...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

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

App Artist

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to th...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.

Cheer Readers Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 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 Keeper of Lost Things&...

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.

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

Exploring VR - Snowy Puzzles

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
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 relax and make 3D jig...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, December 18, 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 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, December 18, 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 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.

Smart Cycling for Older Adults

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join the City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program staff for an introductory class on how to start bicycling or take as a refresher on bicycle basics. You'll get practical...

Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program staff for an introductory class on how to start bicycling or take as a refresher on bicycle b

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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, December 18, 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.