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.

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.

For infants and young children, playing is learning. Join us after Baby Lapsit for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Ages 0-4 years.
2425 S DOBSON RD

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:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime. Ages 3-5.

The Red Mountain Tuesday Morning Book Club meets to discuss thought-provoking fiction and nonfiction on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. All are welcome!

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

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

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.

From June to August, the Mesa Public Library is hosting short story and fiction writer Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence.

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.

This session will continue the look at two of the most popular programs – Ancestry and Family Tree Maker. Explore questions and answers about using the software and how to find records.
Seating is limited.

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.

During this class, you will learn about 3D printing and how to use our 3D printers, the MakerBot Replicator 2 and the MakerBot 5th Generation. When the class is over, you can sign a waiver and begin self-reserving the printers.

Dobson Ranch Library is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Starting at 11am, we will reminisce about the past and talk about the future. Join the community to remember 1987, and the 30 years in between.

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

Set aside time to concentrate and write. Bring your writing tools and come ready to work alongside fellow writers. Come to one session or them all! Individual consultation appointments are available prior to each power writing workshop.

Open to adult non-native speakers who need to improve their English speaking, reading and writing skills while learning about American Culture.Sponsors: Mesa Public Library and the Mesa Laubach Literacy Council, Inc.

Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two!Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library.

Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two!Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library.

East Valley Krav Maga Chief Instructor Derrek Hofrichter will discuss and demonstrate self-defense techniques of Krav Maga and talk about fitness, safety, and the power of attitude.

Come and experience the latest trend in relaxation, coloring! Coloring pages designed especially for adults and children as well as crayons will be provided or you may bring your own.

From June to August, Mesa Public Library is hosting Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence. Marylee will use the library as her public workspace and hold one-on-one consultation hours to help aspiring authors fine-tune their work.

Hang out weekly with fellow crafters. Bring whatever you're working on and share or even teach it to others. Craft ideas and supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own. For ages 12-17.

In this class, you will create a Gmail account and learn how to send and manage email messages. Prerequisites: Familiarity with a mouse, keyboard, and the Internet.

Kids and teens (ages 0-18), join us for lunch at the library. Fuel up with healthy food and learn a thing or two!Meals must be eaten on site, so have a seat and enjoy an activity provided by the library.

From June to August, the Mesa Public Library is hosting fiction author and writing coach Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence.

Learn the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word and Lynda.com. Students must be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Seating is limited.

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

Read-on prompts are essential if you want to turn your story into a page-turner. With the right kind of chapter breaks, you can keep your readers up way past their bedtimes.

Adam Austin is our Local Author of the Month for June. He is the author of the Hailiorea trilogy and has started work on a new novel, as yet untitled.

Awaken your self-expression! No musical background is needed to play the Native flute. This is an interactive workshop. Practice flutes will be provided.

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

Discover new books, talk about them,and learn how to create your own stories using the Scratch Jr. app. For second graders, ages 7-8. Featured book"The Big Red Lollipop".

Build a cardboard hydraulic arm during this hands-on engineering workshop. Space is limited, so make sure to register and reserve your spot. Your finished arm will be displayed in THINKspot. Ages 10-14.

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.

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!

Here's your chance to bowl in the library! Lanes, pins, and balls provided by Brunswick Zone Mesa. Ages 3-12.

Crafts and games the whole family will enjoy.

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)

Bring your questions about all the nuances of writing and publishing and our Writer in Residence, Marylee MacDonald, will answer them.

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.

Whether you are a beginning or more advanced writer, this workshop will connect you with other wordsmiths. Writer in Residence, Marylee MacDonald will begin each session with a writing prompt and 20 minutes of free-writing.

From June to August, the Mesa Public Library is hosting short story and fiction writer Marylee MacDonald as its Writer in Residence.

Attend this four-part series reviewing the United States Citizenship Test. Whether you want an idea of what it entails, are in the middle of the process or simply enjoy American history, this series is open to all.

In this Cutting Edge Fitness class, get familiar with the introductory footwork, guards, and cuts of Historical European Martial Arts.

Join us for learning fun where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club. Ages 6-9.

Build a better world with us through random acts of kindness. In this special craft program, we’ll be crafting seed bombs to share wildflowers within our community.

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.

Build a better world with us through random acts of kindness. In this special craft program, we’ll be crafting fortune scratchers to share within our community. Ages 12-17.

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.

Can't make it to storytime during the day? Join us for songs and stories before bedtime. The whole family is welcome at this special evening event. Ages 0-5.

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.

In this Cutting Edge Fitness class, get familiar with the introductory footwork, guards, and cuts of Historical European Martial Arts.

Learn how to tap into your creativity to enhance your productivity. Bullet journaling gives you the freedom to customize your own calendars, to-do lists, diaries and more.

Learn the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word 2016. Students must be comfortable with using a keyboard and mouse.

Ready to get out of your car and onto a bicycle? Come to a great introductory workshop to learn basic bicycle techniques, rules, and equipment, and get a brief update on Mesa's bicycle projects and events.

Getting into the crafting world can be daunting. Come to Dobson Ranch's beginning crafting series where we will walk you through simple, yet elegant, crafts to get you started.

In order to get published, you need to transform your manuscript into a book.