Week Calendar

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

Crocheting on your own is fun, but it's always better to crochet together.  Come hangout with us at this relaxed and social crochet circle.  All levels are welcome and instructor-led lessons will be available to absolute beginners. 

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

We will read Sumo Libre by Joe Cepeda and then create our own Lucha Libre Masks with Tissue paper. Ages 3-5.

Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kids Need to Read and other special quests. Ages 3-5

It's time to dress up, grab a treat bag, and get a jumpstart on trick-or-treating with a story to guide the way! Join us for our Halloween Boo Storywalk® in the Dobson Ranch Park.

Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kids Need to Read and Mesa Fire Department.

Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. 

Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kid Need to Read and other special quests.

Ages 3-5

Compudopt will be on-hand to teach computer skills to adults.

There's a new production this season called Holiday Haste: Waiting for the Rush Call. A new holiday show has just been green lit and the actors are excited for the rush-call audition.  But the director is running late.

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.

Enjoy a special storytime about Dia de Los Muertos and create a unique craft in honor of this holiday.

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.

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

Learn how to get started with your computer! These workshops will cover computer basics, Internet use and safety, and email basics. 

The program will be presented by Compudopt.

 In celebration of Mateo the Dinosaur coming out of hibernation, we will be having a festival of dinosaur crafts and activities.

*Rescheduled from 10/29.*

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.

In celebration of Mateo the Dinosaur coming out of hibernation, share your dinosaur knowledge in spelling dinosaur names for a grand prize.

Learn to crochet a ghost stuffie. Supplies provided. All skill levels welcome.

We will create spooky luminaries using upcycled jars. 

Supplies are limited

Come join us for Halloween themed experiments.

Learn how to make a coaster out of fabric using the sewing machine. Beginners welcome!

Ages 12-18

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

In this Alfred Hitchcock directed gem of a thriller, ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance.

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a write-in at the Teen Zone! Writing games, snacks, advice and encouragement for your works-in-progress will be included!  Ages 12-18

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to start using the 3D printer with downloaded designs specifically for the upcoming holidays.

An intro to bicycle mechanics that is designed to help get your bicycle ready to ride.  We will focus on maintenance that can easily be done at home to keep your bike happy.  Topics covered will include basic bicycle anatomy, how to fix

Learn how to sew a fabric coaster. Beginners welcome!