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Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program 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 Program 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.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Polka Dot Tea Party

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, 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:

Vicki Riske from We Are Puppeteers will read her new book The New Polka Dot Tea Party. You'll also create your own paper puppet and have a pretend tea party with jokes and dancing....

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

Vicki Riske from We Are Puppeteers will read her new book The New Polka Dot Tea Party. You'll also create your own paper puppet and have a pretend tea party with jokes and dancing. 

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.

Ticketed Event

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

A woman in a striped sweater typing on a laptop in front of a bookcase.

Intermediate/ Advanced Excel

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadshe...

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-sp...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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.

Quirky Art

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Paint and create your own unique, quirky masterpiece. No experience required. Limited supplies. Ages 8-12. 

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

Paint and create your own unique, quirky masterpiece. No experience required. Limited supplies. Ages 8-12. 

Computer Basics

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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 then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will le...

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.

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn the basics of Microsoft Word.

3 teen girls acting in a play, with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo is a musical theatre troupe. Join us for their new Spring production.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo is a musical theatre troupe. Join us for their new Spring production.

5 children telling jokes with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

EVCT Junior Jokesters

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  EVCT Jr. Jokesters is an improv theatre troupe for kids ages 8-13 years, directed by Jamie Gilbert...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  

cup on a coaster

Laser-Cut Coasters for Adults

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create a personalized cup coaster using the Glowforge. No experience necessary. Registration is required and spots are limited.

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a personalized cup coaster using the Glowforge. No experience necessary. 

Registration is required and spots are limited.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program 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 Program 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 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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 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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-sp...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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 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.

book cover for The Glassmaker

Fiction Folks

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month's book for discussion is The Glassmaker by Tracy ChevalierComplete list of upcoming titles.

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

This month's book for discussion is The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class
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: Computer Class

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.

cup on a coaster

Laser-Cut Coasters for Teens

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Create a personalized cup coaster using the Glowforge. No experience necessary. Ages 12-18Registration is required and spots are limited. 

Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Create a personalized cup coaster using the Glowforge. No experience necessary. 

Ages 12-18

Registration is required and spots are limited. 

Little baby kissing its mother's cheek

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effecti...

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

ball of blue yarn with crochet hook next to it

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the comp...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

Let's Eat! for Adults

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.Join us on a delicious journey as we explore the art of cooki...

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

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Tinkering For Toddlers

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-sp...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Various books

Spring Cleaning Book Sale

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Family Resource Center (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Get books at amazing prices! Our Spring Cleaning Book Sale runs Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at the Main Library. Hardbacks are $1, paperbacks are $0.50.All money raised...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Family Resource Center (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Get books at amazing prices! Our Spring Cleaning Book Sale runs Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at the Main Library. Hardbacks are $1, paperbacks are $0.50.