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Robot Bash

10:30am - 11:30am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Unleash your child's curiosity! Explore our different robots designed to teach the basics of coding through fun, hands-on activities. Activities are geared towards children between the ages of 6 to 12.

Peer Tutoring

11:00am - 1:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
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

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
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+.

ESL Conversation Class

11/30/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/14/2024 @ 3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (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+.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics. 

 

The program will be presented by Compudopt.

 

Bilingual Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor.

Toddlertime

10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Ranch Library
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 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.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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.

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

Bike Rodeo

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families ride or scoot over to the Dobson Library to learn safe cycling tips and be fitted for helmets from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

Building Blocks Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics. 

 

The program will be presented by Compudopt.

 

Bilingual Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.  The classes at Red Mountain Library will be taught by a bilingual instructor.

Toddlertime

10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Ranch Library
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 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.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.

Fiction Folks

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

This month's gathering will be our planning meeting for the coming year.

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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.

Ask A Master Gardener

10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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

Cheer Readers Book Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Outreach Services
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.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
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.

Digital Skills Builder Workshops

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics. 

 

The program will be presented by Compudopt.