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STEAM AT THE LIBRARY
STORYTIME
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| Aug 5, 19 | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN Learn about the people and animals of various countries with songs, stories, maps, and crafts. Ages Aug3-7. 5 – Egypt Aug 19 – Vietnam BABY WednesdaysLAPSIT | 9:30am – 10:00am | DR Wednesdays | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN Fridays | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Sat | Aug 6 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth-16 months. PRESCHOOL LAB Fri | Aug 5 | 10:00am – 11:00am | DR A STEAM-based storytime with hands-on explorations that introduces computational skills to help kids get ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays | 10:00am – 10:30am | DR Tuesdays | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM Join us for songs, stories, and silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime. Ages 3-5. MonTODDLERTIME|Aug8,15, 22, 29 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Mon | Aug 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM Thursdays | 10:00am – 10:30am | DR Thursdays | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months. YOGA STORYTIME Thurs | Aug 25 | 10:00am – 10:30am | RM Join us for stories, movement, singing, mindfulness, and easy yoga poses. Ages 3-5. PARENTING WORKSHOP – FIRST FIVE YEARS™ ☑ Fridays | 11:00am – 12:30pm | RM First Five Years™ is a 4-session series that provides the latest skills and information for parenting children ages birth to 5. Topics include: Temperament, Brain Development, Positive Discipline, and School Readiness. Childcare will be provided.
Wed | Aug 3, 17, 31 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Design and carry out experiments to help you learn more about science. Ages 5-10. prior to program start. THE WORLD
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DIY BIRDFEEDERS FOR CHILDREN ☑ Wed | Aug 10 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Create birdfeeders out of household objects for you and your feathered friends to enjoy. LEGO® CLUB Mon | Aug 8, 22 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Sat | Aug 27 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Explore your creative side with Lego® and Duplo® blocks. LET’S PLAY! Sat | Aug 6, 20 | 10:00am – 11:00am | MN Join us for a morning of play. Your young children will learn a variety of skills exploring different interest areas. Ages 3-5. LETTERS TO BELOVED CHARACTERS: ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE All day | Aug 1-20 | RM If you have a burning question for Elephant and Piggie, now is your chance to ask! This activity will be available at the Red Mountain children’s desk from August 1-20. Children can pick up “their mail” at the children’s desk beginning August 31. Ages 4-7. LITTLE CRAFTERS Wed | Aug 10, 24 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Create pieces of artwork using different types of techniques and mediums. Be prepared to get a little messy! Ages 5-8. MINI CRAFTERS Fri | Aug 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am | DR Create pieces of artwork using different types of techniques and mediums. Be prepared to get a little messy! Ages 3-5.
RECYCLE ME: PAPER TUBE GARDEN
Tues | Aug 9 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Create flowers and cacti from recycled paper tubes to make your very own garden.
APP ARTIST ⚙ Tues | Aug 2, 16, 30 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Create projects using different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level. This program is limited to the first 8 participants. Ages 8-12. ARTIST OF THE MONTH: MICHELANGELO Thurs | Aug 11 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Artists of all skill levels can try their hand at the artist of the month’s signature style. This month’s artist is Michelangelo. Ages 8-12. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Wed | Aug 31 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Choose your own adventure! Join us for an interactive story hour where participants will vote to see which path the story takes. Ages 8-12. CRAFT-ISH ⚙ Tues | Aug 9, 23 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Wed | Aug 17 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM We’ll cut, glue, and draw away the afternoon! Supplies are limited. Ages 8-18. Aug 9 (MN) – Upcycle Sensory Bottle Aug 17 (RM) – Upcycle Sensory Bottle ☑ Aug 23 (MN) – Binary Bracelets DIY SEASHELL KEYCHAIN ☑ Tues | Aug 30 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Shell-ebrate summer and use air-dry clay, a seashell, and paint to make your own spe-shell keychain. Ages 8-12. MACHINE: IMPOSSIBLE ⚙ Wed | Aug 24 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Sat | Aug 27 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that can solve a problem and maybe even save the world. Ages 8-12. PARACHUTE FLASH CHALLENGE Wed | Aug 3 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Challenge your ingenuity and creativity by creating a parachute capable of carrying a toy soldier. SECRET MESSAGE DECODERS Sat | Aug 27 | 10:30am – 11:30am | MN Learn how to create and decode secret messages! Crack a library code for a chance to win a prize. Ages 8-12. ADVENTURES IN VR ⚙ Wed | Aug 31 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN Join us to test out apps and venture into virtual reality. Ages 12-18. ALTERED BOOKS Wed | Aug 24 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Transform would-be recycled books into art by painting, tearing, folding pages, or adding to the book. Ages 12-18. BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACKS Wed | Aug 10 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN We’ll provide drawstring backpacks for you to customize using our vinyl cutters. CARVING OUT STAMPS ⚙ ☑ Wed | Aug 17 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN Create a simple stamp design out of linoleum or wood using a CNC router. Ages 12-18. DIY DOG RESCUE SCARVES Wed | Aug 3 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Create customized scarves for the dogs at Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue using our vinyl cutters and sewing machines. MARVEL EASTER EGG HUNT Sat | Aug 6, 20 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm | MN Join us for a Marvel Easter Egg Hunt to find the hidden message, image, or feature in Marvel movies. Crafts and snacks will be provided. Please note, this program may not be suitable for those with food allergies. Ages 12-18. Aug 6 – Spider-Man: Homecoming Aug 20 – Thor: Ragnarok Thurs | Aug 4, 11, 18 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | MN Game on in the Teen Zone! Our video game station has a PS4, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch along with many of your favorite games to choose from. SNACK AND PAINT Tues | Aug 16 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN Enjoy a freestyle painting session along with music and snacks. No experience is necessary. MARIO KART TOURNAMENT Thurs | Aug 25 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | MN Go head-to-head with your peers to see who has the best Mario Kart driving skills.
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MEDICARE 101 Thurs | Aug 25 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Gain a foundational understanding of Medicare. This seminar will cover how to make informed decisions about coverage, the broader categories of cost and restrictions, and additional benefits with a presentation by Rita Bancroft, a local Medicare agent.
SMART CYCLING FUNDAMENTALS | Aug 17 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Join us for 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. All participants will receive a free “Get Started Safely” kit that includes a helmet, bicycle lights, and more. 12+. HONOR QUILT PRESENTATION
SEWING CLASS: MINI CATCH-ALL BASKET
MESA ROOM OPEN HOUSE Sat | Aug 13 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Explore our historical archive space, the Mesa Room! Genealogists, local history aficionados, and the curious are welcome to come by and learn about the various materials housed in the Mesa Room.
Tues | Aug 2 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM In the Bleak Midwinter – Julia Spencer-Fleming NOVEL APPROACH BOOK GROUP Mon | Aug 8 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM The House of the Spirits – Isabel Allende COMPUTER WednesdaysBASICS|2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN If you are new to using computers and want to build basic skills, this class is for you. Aug 3 – Mouse and keyboard Aug 10, 17 – Microsoft Word Aug 24, 31 – Microsoft PowerPoint HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Sat | Aug 6 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. THINKSPOT EQUIPMENT Q&A ⚙ Wed | Aug 24 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | MN If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, we have answers! We’ll help you turn your idea into a plan of action. ADULT COLORING CLUB Thurs | Aug 4 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.
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out of linoleum or wood using a CNC router. CRAFT NIGHT Thurs | Aug 4 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN ☑ Thurs | Aug 18 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Try your hand at a low-stress craft night. Aug 4 (MN) – Yarn Canvas Aug 18 (DR) – Paper Beads ESL CONVERSATION CLASS Sat | Aug
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LIVING GREEN: SUMMER SAVINGS ON WATER AND ENERGY USE AT HOME Sat | Aug 20 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | RM City of Mesa Water Conservation and Salt River Project will provide residents with easy tips to save money, energy, and water at home while promoting greater comfort and livability. Hear an overview of the City’s Climate Action Plan and Stage One enactment of the Water Shortage Management Plan.
BOOK TALK: DESERT DIVIDE Sat | Aug 6 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM From native Arizonan Kelli Donley, author of the acclaimed novel Counting Coup, comes Desert Divide, a gripping, ripped-from-theheadlines story of family, revenge, and justice affecting the ranches of southern Arizona to the dinner tables of Mexico City’s elite. Books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation.
CARVING OUT STAMPS ⚙ ☑ Wed | Aug 10 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Create a simple stamp design 13, 27 1:00pm 3 6:00pm – 7:30pm ADOPT DESERT 20 11:00am – 12:00pm of session with the Desert Tortoise Adoption Coordinator from Arizona Game and Fish. 2022 adoption applications are currently being accepted. Please note only Arizona residents can adopt.
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ARIZONA GOES TO THE MOVIES: A FILMMAKING HISTORY Sat | Aug 27 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | RM Explore the history of Arizona-filmed movies. From Douglas Fairbanks filming in Nogales in 1917 to “How the West Was Won” statewide in 1963, this program looks from “Real to Reel” to see how Hollywood has affected popular views of Western settlement and continues to impact social interactions. Presentation by Jim Turner. This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities.
Sat | Aug 6 | 11:00am – 1:00pm | RM A ceremony for veterans and their families with the presentation of quilts, made by the loving hands of countless volunteers who wish to thank those who have served. Quilts of Honor is a non-profit organization, providing handmade quilts to veterans and active
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LET’S PLAY WITH PAPER ⚙ Tues | Aug 16 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RM Join us for an hour of paper crafting. This month we’ll be making origami home decor.
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entrance Know a Mesa resident who loves to read but cannot get to the Library? Our Homebound Program provides once-a-month book selection and home delivery to housebound patrons, regardless of age. Homebound patrons can request books and videos from their personal volunteer, classified by favorite authors, book title, or subject areas of interest. To enroll in, or volunteer for, the Homebound Program, visit mesalibrary.org or contact: Janice Dell Volunteer janice.dell@mesaaz.gov480-644-4638Coordinator
Artist's rendering of the new Dobson Ranch Library
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 All locations are open 9:00am – 10:00am, Monday through Saturday, for self-service. MAIN LIBRARY (MN) AND THINKSPOT @ MAIN 64 E. 1st DOBSONSt.RANCH LIBRARY (DR) THINKSPOT COMING SOON! 2425 S. Dobson Rd. RED MOUNTAIN BRANCH (RM) AND THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN 635 N. Power Rd.480-644-3100 Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information. CONSTRUCTION AT THE DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY Renovations are underway at the Dobson Ranch ConstructionLibrary.will expand the library's footprint by 1600 square feet, and will add a THINKspot makerspace for community innovation and networking. Additionally, the façade of the building will be updated. The improved entry will offer greater visibility and convenience for library Libraryusers. events, hours, and construction related closure information can be found on our website, mesalibrary.org.
