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This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Junior Detective Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Come join us for a discussion on everyone's favorite mouse adventurer, Geronimo Stilton.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

RPG at the Library - Tween

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 "Main Library" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Business assessments are a crucial aspect of understanding what your business plan should look like, what’s working the way it should, and what isn’t.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Toddlertime

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Toddlertime

10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Fiction Folks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 book for discussion is 

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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Spring Gardening in Arizona

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Sustainability
Event Details:

The spring gardening season is short, but spring is the best time to grow many of our favorite crops.  Learn more about what to plant and how to take advantage of this beautiful gardening season in Arizona.

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

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

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: Craft
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.

 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Baby Lapsit

9:30am - 10:00am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

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

THINKspot for Beginners

10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Craft and make with confidence. THINKspot Librarian Katelyn will guide you through using the equipment in our makerspace. Mesa Public Library policies and procedures, getting started on a project, and software training will all be provided.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Toddlertime at the Tot Lot

10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
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. 

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

Adventures in VR

3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Donate Day: Book Donation Drive

9:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Program, Sustainability
Event Details:

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main Library to unload your donation.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

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

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Mesa Reads Family Book Swap

10:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Special Program
Event Details:

Join us in 2025 for a year-long celebration of books and reading! Kick off our Mesa Reads campaign with a family book swap.

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Mesa Reads Kickoff

10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Join us in 2025 for a year-long celebration of books and reading! Kick off our Mesa Reads campaign with interactive drop-in activity stations throughout the library. All ages.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Family Storytime and Mesa Reads Kickoff

10:30am - 12:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories songs and literacy-boosting activities.  After the storytime please join us inside MEL design your own bookmark. 

All Ages

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Author Alana Yazzie and the Modern Navajo Kitchen

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Author Alana Yazzie will be onsite to discuss her work, and sell and sign copies of her first book, The Modern Navajo Kitchen: Homestyle Recipes that Celebrate the Flavors and Traditions of the Diné.   

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm - 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+.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Mesa Reads KickOff & Read-A-Thon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads
Event Details:

Join Main Branch in celebrating the start of Mesa Reads with storytimes, a read-a-thon, and other all-ages activities.