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Todddlertime

Friday, April 11, 2025 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. 

Master Gardener

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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...

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

Various books

Spring Cleaning Book Sale

Saturday, April 12, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting actitivies. 

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

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting actitivies. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Peer Tutoring

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermed...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermed...

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

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated. This seminar will gu...

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

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated.

Teen wearing pink converse

Anime Adventures

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come watch anime and create some fun crafts! We will be watching Spy x Family. Ages 13-18.

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

Come watch anime and create some fun crafts! We will be watching Spy x Family. Ages 13-18.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Ticketed Event

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

Mesa Experience Corps Information Session

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa!Experience Corps provides a meaningful volunteer experi...

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

Experience Corps Mesa is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year, and we need your help to reach struggling readers in Mesa!

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Ticketed Event

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

Intro to DNA for Genealogy

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this introductory genealogy class, participants will learn about what a DNA test can do for them, what no-cost testing companies are available, and about things to consider befo...

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

In this introductory genealogy class, participants will learn about what a DNA test can do for them, what no-cost testing companies are available, and about things to consider before taking a DNA test. 

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adulto...

Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

El Programa Kith & Kin, un programa de Candelen, es una serie de 10 semanas diseñada para cuidadores familiares, amigos y vecinos; abuelos, familiares, amigos, vecinos y adultos no emparentados que apoyan a las familias con sus necesidades de

Stacks of books

A Novel Approach

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. Meeting Date     Title/ AuthorMarch 10th Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin ...

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. 

Meeting Date     Title/ Author

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program 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 Program 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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.

One Stitch at a Time

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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.

Stacks of books

Cozy Murder Mysteries

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a discussion about different cozy murder mysteries.  

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

Come and enjoy a discussion about different cozy murder mysteries. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Computer Skills Training

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Teacher at blackboard, writing out math equations.

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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.

Rotary Club Logo

Adventures in Virtual Reality

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

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

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games.

This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.