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The Big Red Dog Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate everyone's favorite big red dog, Clifford, by reading stories and making crafts!

RPG at the Library - Adult

3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

Mouse Paint Storytime and Craft

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for the book Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh, and then mix colors to paint an ornament to keep. Geared for 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.

Outdoor Crafts

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Create a unique craft inspired by the great outdoors. This month's craft is stick wind chimes. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

Light Up Firefly Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Transform a plastic egg into a firefly that lights up. Ages 6+.

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

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

K-Code

11:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.

 

Princess Party

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

All are welcome to dress up and meet princess's.  We will have crafts to enhance your royal attire. 

Supplies are limited 

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

Quirky Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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. 

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Red Mountain Library
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.

EVCT Junior Jokesters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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.  

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

Craft-in Movie: Alice in Wonderland

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Movie
Event Details:

Come watch Alice in Wonderland (rated G) and do themed crafts.

East Valley Children's Theatre Junior Jokesters

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

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

EVCT On the Spot

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

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.  

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

East Valley Children's Theatre Express Acting Troupe

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

EVCT Express is an acting troupe for kids ages 8-16, directed by Jamie Gilbert. Each semester, students devise a new short play and tour it around the East Valley. 

Showers & Flowers Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Craft, Storytime
Event Details:

Come enjoy a storytime and craft all about raindrops, flowers, and growing gardens.  Ages 3-5. 

RPG at the Library - Adult

3:30pm - 4:45pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.

 

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
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.

East Valley Children's Theatre On the Spot

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

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.  

Summer Storytime at the Orange Monster

10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet Miss Jere in front of the Orange Monster at the Eastmark's Great Park for a special storytime about summer.