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Big Book Sale

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Books and magazines will be available for purchase at the Big Book Sale hosted at the Main Library on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, from 10 am to 4 pm.

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

Books and magazines will be available for purchase at the Big Book Sale hosted at the Main Library on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, from 10 am to 4 pm.

kids cafe from feeding america logo

Lunch at the Library

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

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

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

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Custom Zipper Pouches with the Cameo

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Choose a design and learn to use our Silhouette Cameo to cut heat transfer vinyl to customize a zippered pouch. 

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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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.

Brooke Bessesen Headshot

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

Various books

Big Book Sale

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Books and magazines will be available for purchase at the Big Book Sale hosted at the Main Library on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, from 10 am to 4 pm.

View Details
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Books and magazines will be available for purchase at the Big Book Sale hosted at the Main Library on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, from 10 am to 4 pm.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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+.

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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+.

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

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplise are limited.  

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplise are limited.  

Photo of objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Take-Home Program for Teens and Adults

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

Toddler holding a book

Take-Home Storytime

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Enjoy the entertainment of a storytime in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Storytime, complete the tasks and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

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

Enjoy the entertainment of a storytime in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Storytime, complete the tasks and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime presents: Childsplay

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Childsplay will be on-hand for this special storytime to delight and entertain kids with a story, anticipatory activities with a puppet, and a guided pantomime to key elements in the narrative f

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

Childsplay will be on-hand for this special storytime to delight and entertain kids with a story, anticipatory activities with a puppet, and a guided pantomime to key elements in the narrative f

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.

Summer Fun Family Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Family
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime presents: Childsplay

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Childsplay will be on-hand for this special storytime to delight and entertain kids with a story, anticipatory activities with a puppet, and a guided pantomime to key elements in the narrative f

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

Childsplay will be on-hand for this special storytime to delight and entertain kids with a story, anticipatory activities with a puppet, and a guided pantomime to key elements in the narrative f

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.

kids cafe from feeding america logo

Lunch at the Library

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

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

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

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

Computer Skills Training

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
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.

Stacks of books

A Novel Approach

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

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date     Title/ Author

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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

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

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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)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Ticketed Event

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

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.

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Lifesaver Class Presented by City of Mesa Fire and Medical

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Knowing what to do in the first few minutes of an emergency can help to save a life! Lifesaver training provides you with critical skills to use in an emergency to help until we arrive. 

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

Knowing what to do in the first few minutes of an emergency can help to save a life! Lifesaver training provides you with critical skills to use in an emergency to help until we arrive. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

 

 

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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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 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.

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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.

Nutrition for the Family

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!

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

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Center-Downtown

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
All Ages
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Adult

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

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

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

 

 

View Details
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.