Week Calendar

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth to 16 months.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.

This unique program is aligned with Arizona's early literacy and school readiness guidelines and uses popular picture books, rhymes, songs and interactive activities to promote children's social and emotional development.

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth to 16 months.

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime.

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth to 16 months.

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

Want to learn how to download free ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Stop by the HotSpot!
Please have these things with you:

Want to boost your brain health? Come flex your mental muscles at a Brain Health Program!Your brain is so much more than memory!

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime.

This session will look at two of the most popular programs – Ancestry and Family Tree Maker. Learn tips and tricks on finding resources and records to verify information.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-34 months.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.

Head Start parents from the Maricopa County Head Start, Mesa location will download and set up accounts for Overdrive on mobile devices. Andrea Castaneda is leading tutorial by screen casting and Android device so all can do it together in steps.

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth-16 months.

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime.

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.

Family SPOT Resource Center presents “Play on the Go.” Join us for fun, hands-on activities for infants, toddlers and their caregivers.

Using an Android tablet, Kindle Fire, or smartphone, discover how to change settings, move icons, put your machine to sleep or turn it off, and connect to Wifi.

Author Holly Welker will read from her new edited collection Baring Witness: 36 Mormon Women Talk Candidly about Love, Sex, and Marriage.The essays speak to a diversity of life experiences: what happens when one partner rejects Church teachings; m

Kinder Prep Pre-literacy workshop is an adult/child, interactive 3-part series for parents or caregivers with children ages three to five years old.

Dogs like books too! Paws 2 Read pairs registered therapy animals and their handlers with young readers ranging from first to tenth grades.

Let the string music of the East Valley New Horizons Orchestra sweep you away. These talented senior musicians are sure to please.

Come try early literacy apps on the library's iPads. For children ages 3-5 and their parents and caregivers. Space is limited, a ticket is required for each child using an iPad.

Get involved, be part of the process, be a decision maker. Contribute, plan, listen, be-friend, and have fun. Join the Teen Advisory Board and assist with shaping library programs and services for young adults.

Join our weekly literacy group if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills.
* Enjoy an informal way to learn English!
* Improve your English speaking and listening skills

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

Kinder Prep Pre-literacy workshop is an adult/child, interactive 3-part series for parents or caregivers with children ages 3-5.

Open to adult non-native speakers who need to improve their English speaking, reading and writing skills while learning about American Culture.
Class Location: Road Runner Room

With volatile markets and low interest rates, financially navigating retirement can be tricky. We will discover what is changing, why it is changing and how to position yourself for success in retirement.Scott M.

Learn all of the parts of a web browser and how to navigate a website. Learn how to effectively search for information online. Prerequisites: Computer Basics (at a minimum) or comfort with mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited.

Join our weekly literacy group (January 21-May 13) if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills.
* Enjoy an informal way to learn English!
* Improve your English speaking and listening skills

John A. Bolden is our Local Author for the month of May. His book is On Eagle's Wings: The Secret Crossing--the true story of American soldiers who helped a woman escape to freedom from East Berlin during the era of the Wall.

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

Want to learn how to download eBooks, movies, music, magazines and more to your laptop, tablet or eReader? Stop by our Digital Help Desk.

Want to learn how to download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Stop by the HOTspot table at the Dobson Library!

Want to learn how to download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Stop by the HOTspot!Please have these things with you:
-Devices (this could be your tablet, laptop, smartphone)

Paws 2 Read is a non-profit organization that pairs registered animal therapy teams with young readers to help encourage children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to that won’t laugh at them if they make a mi

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Join us and learn to how to make computer games and websites! No computer or coding experience needed. Absolute beginners are most welcome! Come have fun with us while you gain awesome skills.

An intermediate class with emphasis on learning English basic grammar rules and practicing them in discussion and writing situations. Adult non-native speakers must be able to read, speak, and write basic English.

If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics is the place to start. Learn the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse and keyboard.

From March to May, Mesa Public Library is hosting best-selling author Melissa Marr as its Writer in Residence.

Got a passion for photography? Teens age 12-18 who love photography are invited to join "ImageMakers" and explore photography through shooting projects and activities.

Design and carry out experiments to help you learn more about science — the fun way! Strap on your goggles and get ready to have a blast.Space is limited.

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Join us and learn to how to make computer games and websites! No computer or coding experience needed. Absolute beginners are most welcome! Come have fun with us while you gain awesome skills. Ages 8-14.

Come unwind after a long day at school, enjoy snacks, listen to music, play games on laptops, join a trivia game, create and craft, hang out with friends and be social. Our space, your choice!

Teen Advisory Board

Ever wanted to learn how to code? Join us and learn to how to make computer games and websites! No computer or coding experience needed. Absolute beginners are most welcome! Come have fun with us while you gain awesome skills. Grades 3-6.

This program has been moved to Thursday, 5/18 at 3:30pm.

Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation, adult coloring! Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness.

If you have wanted to try various exercise regimens without the pressure of attending a gym or studio, join us for YMCA Fit Time at the library!