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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Movie Soundtrack Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play BINGO with a fun twist: we’ll listen to portions of movie soundtracks and mark them off our cards.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

STEAM Team

2:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

This event is in the "Main Library" group

RPG at the Library - Tween

3:45pm–4:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Games
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.

 

 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Historic and Haunted Arizona

6:30pm–7:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Author and paranormal investigator, Debe Branning, will take you on a road trip adventure  that takes you to some of Arizona's most haunted places. Learn stories about haunted hotels, restaurants, cemeteries, forts, jails, schools, and m

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Nonfiction accounts for 95% of all published material but writing text that is simultaneously riveting and factual can be quite challenging.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Take-Home Program for Teens and Adults

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Teen
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.  Supplies are limited. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Computer Skills Training

11:00am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

As You Wish Painting Canvas

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

An As You Wish Staff member will walk participants step-by-step through creating this amazing canvas design. Participants will learn the art of acrylic paint and blending colors while letting their inner artist out.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Crochet-along

2:00pm–3:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Nebula Light Box Building for Teens

2:00pm–3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your own amazing light box using mylar and basic craft supplies. Moving the box even slightly creates a dance of light. We'll have colorful LED's to make a spectacular nebula like visual with your light box. Ages 12-18. 

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

STEAM Team

2:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Craft Night: Mini Art Journals

6:00pm–7:30pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making mini art journals.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Upcycled Crafting

1:30pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, funky, creative and environmentally friendly make-and-take craft experience with Shari Keith aka "The Junk Lady."

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

10:00am–12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

This fair will feature books for children and young adults.  Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person. 

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Take-Home Program for Teens and Adults

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Teen
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.  Supplies are limited. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Teen Time: Gaming at the Library

3:00pm–4:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stay cool at the library and play Super Smash Bros with other teens.

Ages 12-18 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Health
Event Details:

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