Week Calendar

This engaging series includes 3 workshops for parents and award-winning books to read with your child at home.

Participate in Raising a Reader® & learn:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Let your baby explore the world of music with pots, shakers, bells and other musical instruments. 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Join us on our reading adventure with Around the World Storytime.

Bring picture books to life by going on an imaginative adventure in this drama focused storytime. Children will deepen early literacy skills as they explore magical worlds, problem-solve, and become characters in the story.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills.  A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out. 

Read On Mesa, our community literacy initiative, in partnership with the City of Mesa, invites you to our first Read On Mesa Literacy Summit at the newly renovated Dobson Ranch Library!

Adult non-native speakers are welcome--no need to register.

Learn the basics of using the library's Brother CS6000i sewing machines. Once we learn how to thread the needle and wind a bobbin, we will practice sewing straight stitches and make a very simple sewing project.

In honor of Women's History Month you will be learning the science of chemical reactions pioneered by Erika Cremer.

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 how to use a mouse. 

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

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. 

Ages 8-18.

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Before they hit the screen, read a bit of some popular books that are in development for television series or movies. Teen Time is a chance for teens to hang out, create, play and learn with a different topic each time.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Kelli Donley-Williams as our Writer in Residence from February through April.

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Kelli Donley-Williams as our Writer in Residence from February through April.

Come unwind with games in the Teen Zone. Play Nintendo Switch, Xbox One S, or choose to play one of our many board and card games. 

Ages 12-18.

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. This group meets offsite on the last Tuesday of each month.

Come to an introductory workshop on how to start bicycling. You’ll get practical tips on how to plan your ride and what you can do to stay safe on the streets.

Every month we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.

Begin your crafting journey with this evening adult program each month. All skills are welcome to explore their artistic side in making a variety of crafts.

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.