Week Calendar

This group meets to discuss thought-provoking fiction and nonfiction on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.

Learn a new letter each week and enjoy stories, puppet skits, songs, and rhymes in this interactive storytime program for preschoolers!

This class reviews the basics of dementia from the various types to progression and treatments available.

First Five Years™ is a 4-session series that provides the latest skills and information for parenting children ages 0-5. Topics include: Temperament, Brain Development, Positive Discipline, and School Readiness. Childcare will be provided.

From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting bestselling author and writing coach Dane McCaslin as its very own Writer in Residence.

Writing is a creative process that requires a 'whole brain' approach - or does it?  If you're a 'lefty', creating the plot first might be the natural start.  A 'righty' might conjure the characters first and then give them a place to roa

Join our weekly literacy group if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills. Adult non-native speakers are welcome, and no registration is needed. Please bring a notebook and pencil.

From dividend portfolios to annuities this class will dissect what it takes to create sustainable income and review all investments and techniques commonly used.  This program is presented by Scott Sandell, the Arizona Chapter Director of the

Too many people at risk for suicide do not seek help.

Join our weekly literacy group if you would like to practice basic English listening and speaking survival skills. Adult non-native speakers are welcome, and no registration is needed. Please bring a notebook and pencil.

Find your voice. Join us for an afternoon of poetry and collaboration. Work on your skills during the workshop, then try out your new material or just support your new friends during the open mic session. 

Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet program people can use with their Google accounts.  In this class, we will watch training videos provided by LinkedIn Learning to learn more about creating spreadsheets for professional and personal us

Learn how to download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader from our Digital Help Desk support team.

Year Up is a nonprofit which readies community college students for the workforce, in addition to encouraging education.  This year-long program trains under-served adults aged 18-24 on workplace skills and how to gain college credits, while

Learn how to download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more to your laptop, tablet, or e-reader from our Digital Help Desk support team.

If your math homework gives you a headache, Dr. Don can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

If your math homework gives you a headache, Dr. Don can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Stop what you're doing and drop into THINKspot to craft! Materials, instructions, and inspiration will be provided for you. 

Try your hand at making something truly unique. Go freestyle and unleash your inner artist at our Bad Art Party for ages 8 -12. 

Join us in THINKspot as we cast spells and battle wizards and creatures while playing Magic The Gathering.

From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting bestselling author and writing coach Dane McCaslin as its very own Writer in Residence.

Learn the basics of meditation with simple yet powerful techniques that will help you deal with stress wherever you are. We will be seated in chairs, so you do not need a mat.  You may wish to bring a pillow to support your back.

Join us to geek out on all things Anime. This month we'll spotlight Assassination Classroom! Find out the latest news, discuss your favorite Manga, watch some episodes on Crunchyroll, eat some snacks and meet new people.

Race your balloon rocket across the room while learning about simple physics concepts. 

Design and carry out experiments to learn more about science—the fun way!

Which was better, the book or the movie?  And why?

There are so many great games out there, and we want to try them all! If you love games as much as we do, join us every first and third Thursday to play a different game. This week's game is Fluxx. Ages 8-12.

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles.

The January meeting is the Planning meeting/Potluck, running 5:30-7:30pm; please ask staff for details.

New year, new skills! Learn how to make books into art, bind your own journals, how to use the vinyl cutter, and macramé your own key fobs. Materials will be provided.  

Learn the basics of meditation with simple yet powerful techniques that will help you deal with stress wherever you are. We will be seated in chairs, so you do not need a mat.  You may wish to bring a pillow to support your back.

You know how many people follow your account, but who are they? More importantly, what do they like? In this class, we’ll look at ways to get to know your followers and identify what they're looking for from your page.

This is our first meeting of 2020, so come by to find out how all this works.

Are you fascinated by the stars? Members from the South Mountain Astronomy Club will be available to help point out items to view using our in-house telescope.

Celebrate playoff season and the 100th anniversary of the NFL! Joe Ziemba will present the amazing and "forgotten" history of the two remaining National Football League charter member teams: the Arizona Cardinals and the Chicago Bears.

This month we'll be "upcycling" giving old things, and even trash, new life. 

From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting bestselling author and writing coach Dane McCaslin as its very own Writer in Residence.