Desert Gardening: 635.9525 Organic Gardening: 635.0454 635.987 Recycling: 363.7282 Sustainable living: 640, 644
MASTER GARDENING: DESERT ADAPTIVE PLANTS AND FORAGING Sat | Apr 20 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Master Gardener Laura Ward will discuss how to plant and care for desert-adapted ground covers, shrubs, and trees in your yard for yearround color and low water use. She will also talk about foraging for native desert edibles, either in your yard or growing in the wild.
EARTH DAY STORYTIME Mon | Apr 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am | MN In celebration of Earth Day, attend our special storytime all about taking care of our planet. MESSY WITH MS. JESSI: ARTS AND CRAFTS HOUR Sat | Apr 13 | 10:30am – 11:30am | DR Let your creative side soar and leave with an object of art that you created. April is all about Earth Day. Ages 5-12. RECYCLED ART NIGHT Thurs | Apr 18 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | TS@RM Celebrate Earth Day early this year and drop by for an hour of sustainable creativity! Help us create a unique mural using recycled materials for display in the library or create your own work of art. Bring the whole family.
MASTER GARDENING: SOILS AND FERTILIZERS Thurs | Apr 11 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Master Gardener Laura Ward will share information about the characteristics of our desert soils and how to use fertilizers to keep your plants, shrubs, and trees healthy. PAINTED PAGES* Tues | Apr 16 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | TS@MN It's paint night, with a twist! Give an old book bound for the recycling bin new life as you create your own watercolor masterpiece using its pages as a canvas. No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided. SMART CYCLING FUNDAMENTALS* Wed | Apr 24 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Bicycling can be an earth-friendly alternative to driving. During this introductory workshop, learn about basic bicycle techniques, rules, and equipment, and get a brief update on Mesa's bicycle projects and events. All participants will receive free bicycle safety gear. Ages 12+. Presented by the City of Mesa Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.
COMPUTER CLASSES HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Sat | Apr 13, 20, 27 | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@RM Download ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader. Drop in during these scheduled hours for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
LYNDA.COM OPEN LAB* Tues | Apr 23 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM What do you want to learn today? Meet Lynda. com, an online learning platform offering nearly 6000 courses in tech, business, and creative skills. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN. Come jump start your learning!
BECOME A LIBRARY SUPER USER Sat | Apr 20 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | DR Learn how to maximize your library card's benefits with databases, apps, and other features.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL* Mon | Apr 15 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Explore the foundations of Microsoft Excel including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET BASICS Mon | Apr 8 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | TS@MN If you are new to using computers and the internet and want to build basic skills, this class is for you. Join us and practice using a mouse and keyboard, navigating between websites, and searching for information online. EMAIL BASICS Mon | Apr 29 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Review how to sign up for, send, and manage an email account. Prerequisites: familiarity with a mouse, keyboard, and the internet. GMAIL WITH LYNDA.COM* Tues | Apr 16 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Create a Gmail account and learn how to send and manage email messages. Please bring a cell phone that will accept a text code verification from Google. Prerequisites: familiarity with a mouse, keyboard, and the internet.
INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL* Mon | Apr 22 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL* Mon | Apr 29 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Conquer advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniques. Proficiency in Intermediate Microsoft Excel is required.
THINKspot Collaborate, innovate, explore, and learn in THINKspot—a workspace and makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries. THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects! Look for TS@MN and TS@RM to find THINKspot events.
mesalibrary.org/mesacodes Coding develops logic and problem-solving skills which extend beyond technology. Mesa Codes offers programs geared toward various age groups to introduce this critical foundation at an early age and continually build on it. Ages 4+. Coding: NONFIC 005.1, 005.711 K-CODE Mondays | 10:00am – 10:45am | TS@RM Tuesdays | 11:15am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Logic games and exercises to help build cognitive skills for learning how to code. Ages 4-6. CODING AROUND Tuesdays | 4:15pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Tuesdays | 4:00pm – 4:45pm | DR Wednesdays | 2:00pm – 2:45pm | TS@RM Logic games and exercises to help build cognitive skills for learning how to code. Ages 6-8.
FOOD FOR FINES April 8 – April 27 Celebrate National Library Week, help the United Food Bank, and take care of your library fines, too! Bring in nonperishable food items to your favorite Mesa Public Library branch and for each item you bring, $1 of overdue fines* will be waived. No fines? That's awesome! We'll still be happy to accept your donation. *Fines only, other charges not eligible. We are unable to accept glass containers.
J.A. JANCE
BOOK TALK AND SIGNING Thurs | Apr 4 | 12:30pm – 3:00pm | RM J.A. Jance discusses The A List, her newest installment of the Ali Reynolds series. With more than 20 million copies of her books in print, J.A. Jance is the perennially bestselling author of four well-loved mystery series. Her books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation.
CODE COMMANDERS Mondays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | DR Make computer games and websites—no previous experience necessary. Follow the lessons at your own pace, and you’ll be coding in no time! Ages 8+.
Meet Mesa Public Library's newest Writer in Residence, SUSAN POHLMAN!
CRAFT NIGHT: EARTH DAY Thurs | Apr 18 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Celebrate Earth Day by creating recycled and good-for-the-Earth crafts. Ages 14+.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT Thurs | Apr 11 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | DR We’ll break out all of our board games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play.
MAKE IT OR GAME IT! Sat | Apr 27 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy!
DROP EVERYTHING AND READ! Thurs | Apr 11 | 10:00am – 7:30pm | RM Stop by the Children's Room any time to read and help yourself to bookmarks and stickers.
FAMILY STEM NIGHT: BOUNCE SCIENCE Tues | Apr 30 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DR Discover science behind bouncing and make your own bouncy ball.
EAST VALLEY CHILDREN'S THEATER EXPRESS TROUPE PRESENTS: "THE EASTER BUNNY AND THE DENTIST" Sat | Mar 30 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | MN Thurs | Apr 4 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | DR Sat | Apr 13 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | RM With all that chocolate, even the Easter Bunny needs to keep his teeth healthy! This original fun-filled tale will delight audiences.
I SPEAK, YOU SPEAK, WE ALL SPEAK SHAKESPEARE! Sat | April 6 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | MN Take the fear out of Shakespeare through games, activities, and discussion. Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company. All ages.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT Sat | Apr 20 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Combines simple stretching and dexterity exercises with quiet moments to help find balance in our hectic lives. This class is geared for families with young children. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket. NOW SHOWING: PETER RABBIT Sat | Apr 13 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | MN Bring your family for a Saturday morning movie experience. We will show Peter Rabbit and make a craft.
*Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information. 480-644-3100 MAIN LIBRARY (MN) THINKSPOT @ MAIN (TS@MN) 64 E. 1st St. DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) 2425 S. Dobson Rd. RED MOUNTAIN BRANCH (RM) THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN (TS@RM) 635 N. Power Rd. MESA EXPRESS LIBRARY (MEL) 2055 S. Power Rd., Ste. 1031 (Entrance 5)
HOURS OF OPERATION Monday 10:00am – 8:00pm Tuesday 10:00am – 8:00pm Wednesday 10:00am – 8:00pm Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday Closed Mesa Express Library (MEL) is open 10:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday. All locations are open 9:00am – 10:00am, Monday through Saturday, for self-service.
mesalibrary.org/writerinresidence
INTRODUCTION TO MEMOIR: WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW Thurs | Apr 18 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN If you have a personal or family story to tell and are feeling the call to write but are not sure how to get going, start here. This interactive workshop will explore the art and craft of memoir writing and include writing exercises to help you narrow your focus, be authentic, and take readers on an emotional journey of the heart.
WRITER IN RESIDENCE CONSULTATION HOURS* Susan Pohlman is offering 30-minute consultation sessions for aspiring writers. throughout the month. Registration required; choose a time slot by visiting: mesalibrary. org/writerinresidence.
WRITING WORKSHOPS WITH THE WRITER IN RESIDENCE Tues | Apr 9, 23 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Looking for inspiration? Come gather with other writers and enjoy an hour of writing prompts and general discussion about the writing life!
From April through June, Mesa Public Library is hosting freelance writer, editor, and writing coach Susan Pohlman as its very own Writer in Residence. She's also the founder of The Phoenix Writers Network.This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more at:
To learn more, visit: mesalibrary.org/thinkspot
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Registration required Where to find related books Early childhood literacy
Look for the Mesa K-Ready symbol for early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs at the library. For more information visit mesakready.org