HYDRATE YOUR YARD Thurs | Aug 1 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Learn how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales that will direct rainwater while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. HYDRATE YOUR PLANTS Thurs | Aug 8 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Create a beautiful landscape with native plants and trees! We'll show you how to select native plants to build a wildlife habitat, shade your home, and create an appealing landscape for your yard while still conserving water. HYDRATE YOUR FOOD Thurs | Aug 15 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Rain tanks are like rain barrels, only upgraded: bigger, better, and your harvested rainwater lasts longer. While most rain barrels hold about 50 gallons of water, rain tanks can hold 1,000 gallons or more, capturing water from several storms and storing it for use over the course of many drier months. WMG will show you how to use rain tanks as an active form of rainwater harvesting to nourish your vegetable and herb gardens throughout the year.
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HYDRATE YOUR SOILS Thurs | Aug 22 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Turn waste into resources and build healthy soils! Urban yards have the potential to produce well beyond their natural productivity without needing costly store products by integrating the use of typical waste streams such as greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, and more. You’ll learn how to assess your yard’s soil type and simple ways to effectively use typical household wastes to build soil health and promote productive urban landscapes. HYDRATE WITH GREYWATER Thurs | Aug 29 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Harvest greywater to complete your backyard oasis. An average household’s laundry water produces enough greywater to support a backyard fruit tree. We’ll show you how to use a laundry-to-landscape system to recycle this greywater for use in your yard to nourish plants and reduce your municipal water usage. This session will cover best practices for greywater use and will guide you to creating a greywater action plan for your home.
ARIZONA BIG TRAIN OPERATORS Fri | Aug 2 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | MN Sat | Aug 3 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | MN Mon | Aug 5 | 10:30am – 7:30pm | MN The Arizona Big Train Operators’ exhibit offers over 500 sq. ft. of space, featuring a wide range of model trains, multiple passing tracks, historical dioramas, bridges, semaphores, villages, and towns. Children will have an opportunity for a hands-on experience and the AZ Big Train Operators will be on hand to answer questions. ALL ABOARD: TRAIN CRAFT Sat | Aug 3 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Look what just pulled into the station—a train craft! Pair your visit the Arizona Big Train Operators with a themed activity. RIDE THE MESA LIBRARY EXPRESS Fri | Aug 2 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | MN Sat | Aug 3 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | MN Take a ride outside on our trackless train! Adults and children can ride together.
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HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Saturdays | 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, firstserved basis. ANDROID BASICS Fri | Aug 10 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | DR Using an Android tablet, Kindle Fire, or smartphone, discover how to change settings, move icons, put your machine to sleep or turn it off, and connect to Wi-Fi. Participants may bring their own Android device or use one of our 5 tablets in class, on a first-come, first-served basis.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Mon | Aug 12 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Explore the foundations of Microsoft Excel including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
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INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL Mon | Aug 19 | 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.
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GETTING STARTED WITH PINTEREST Thurs | Aug 1 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Pinterest is an online social media tool for discovering, saving, and sharing inspiring images and project ideas—think recipes, craft projects, mood boards, party planning, and more! Participants will set up a Pinterest account, learn the basics of navigation, and explore how to interact with other users.
ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL Mon | Aug 26 | 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.
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LYNDA.COM OPEN LAB Tues | Aug 20 | 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! SMARTPHONE BASICS WITH LYNDA.COM Tues | Aug 13 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or an Android device, Lynda.com can help you become a more effective user. Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN. Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
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