DONATE DAY! BOOK DONATION DRIVE
Sat | Dec 3 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | RM
Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Red Mountain Library to unload your donation. Can’t make it? Visit mesalibrary.org/donate to learn more about drop-off times.
LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR
Sat | Dec 3 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | RM
Meet local writers and discover your next great read or holiday gift. Every genre of literature—mysteries, science fiction, thrillers, westerns, children’s books— will be represented.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Sat | December 24 | CLOSE AT 1:00PM
Mon | December 26 | CLOSED
Sat | December 31 | CLOSE AT 5:00PM
Mon | January 2 | CLOSED
Program
Look for this icon to make and create in THINKspot—a makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries (and coming soon to Dobson Ranch!). THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects. To learn more about available equipment and training visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot.
LEGO® CLUB
Mon | Dec 5 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN
Sat | Dec 3 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM
Sat | Dec 17 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR
Explore your creative side with Lego® and Duplo® blocks.
LET’S PLAY!
Sat | Dec 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am | MN
Join us for a morning of play. Children will learn a variety of skills exploring different interest areas. Ages 3-5.
LETTERS TO BELOVED CHARACTERS: CHARLIE BROWN
All Day | Dec 1-19 | RM
If you have a burning question for Charlie Brown, now is your chance to ask! This activity will be available at the Red Mountain children’s desk December 1-19. Children can pick up “their mail” at the desk beginning December 30.
LITTLE CRAFTERS
Wed | Dec 14 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN
Create pieces of artwork using different types of techniques and mediums. Be prepared to get a little messy! Ages 3-8.
NOON YEAR’S DAY CELEBRATION
Sat | Dec 31 | 11:15am – 12:00pm | DR
Sat | Dec 31 | 11:30am – 12:15pm | MN
Help us ring in the “Noon Year” with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We’ll have stories, party hats, noise makers and plenty of other surprises.
All storytimes are ticketed events. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME
Fri | Dec 9 | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN
Learn about the people and animals of various countries with songs, stories, maps, and crafts. Ages 3-7.
BABY LAPSIT
Wed | Dec 7, 14 | 9:30am – 10:00am | DR
Wed | Dec 7, 14 | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN
Fri | Dec 2, 9, 16 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM
Introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth-16 months.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Tues | Dec 6 | 10:00am – 10:30am | DR
Tues | Dec 6 | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN
Tues | Dec 6 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN
Wed | Dec 7, 14 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM
Wed | Dec 7, 14 | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM
Join us for songs, stories, and silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime. Ages 3-5.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME PRESENTS: WING
IT! THINGS THAT FLY WITH THE I.D.E.A. MUSEUM
Tues | Dec 6 | 10:00am – 11:00am | RM
This special storytime presented by the i.d.e.a. Museum, celebrates their newest exhibition, Wing It! Things That Fly. Includes a hands-on art activity. Ages 3-5.
TODDLERTIME
Mon | Dec 5, 12 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM
Mon | Dec 5, 12 | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM
Thurs | Dec 1, 8, 15 | 10:00am – 10:30am | DR
Thurs | Dec 1, 8, 15 | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN
Thurs | Dec 1, 8, 15 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN
Incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.
RECYCLE
ME! DIY SNOW GLOBE ORNAMENTS
Wed | Dec 14 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM
Create snow globe ornaments using recycled mini soda bottles.
SHAPE PENGUIN CRAFT
Tues | Dec 20 | 9:30am – 10:30am | RM
Make a trio of penguins and learn your shapes too. Ages 3-5.
STEAM AT THE LIBRARY
Wed | Dec 7 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN
Each month we’ll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Ages 5-10.
APP ARTIST ⚙
Tues | Dec 6 | 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.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH: GIUSEPPE ARCIMBOLDO ⚙
Fri | Dec 16 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | MN
Artists of all skill levels can try their hand at the artist of the month’s signature style. This month’s artist is Giuseppe Arcimboldo, a Renaissance artist famous for making portraits out of vegetables.
BOOK PAGE WREATH
Wed | Dec 7 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM
Create a wreath out of recycled books.
CRAFT-ISH ⚙
Thurs | Dec 8 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN
Make a snowman out of an upcycled glass jar.
SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT
Thurs | Dec 1 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | MN
Go head-to-head with your friends in a Super Smash Bros. tournament.
COOKIE DECORATING
Mon | Dec 12 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | MN
Come by the Teen Zone and decorate cookies while enjoying the live-action classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
HOLIDAY APRONS ⚙
Wed | Dec 14 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN
Join us for a basic sewing class and create your own holiday apron! Materials and sewing machines will be provided.
HOLIDAY PAINT NIGHT
Wed | Dec 7 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN
Unwind and enjoy yourself as you create your own masterpiece. No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided.
EVCT BRAVO MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE
PRESENTS: HOLIDAY MELODY
Sat | Dec 3 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN
Sat | Dec 10 | 10:00am – 10:45am | RM
Sat | Dec 10 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR
Get in to the holiday spirit with the East Valley Children’s Theatre Bravo Musical Troupe as they showcase classic holiday numbers.
EVCT EXPRESS MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE
PRESENTS: THE KING HAS GOT TO GO
Sat | Dec 3 | 10:00am – 10:45am | RM
Thurs | Dec 8 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DR
Sat | Dec 10 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN
The East Valley Children’s Theater Express Acting Troupe will be performing their own play, “The King Has Got to Go!”
FAMILY GAME TIME
Wed | Dec 28 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | RM
Looking for something to do over the holiday break? Join us for an afternoon of board games and fun for all ages.
FREMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Thurs | Dec 8 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | MN
Students from Fremont Junior High School Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras will perform a selection of musical pieces.
HOLIDAY CARD DESIGN CUTTING ⚙
Sat | Dec 17 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN
Thurs | Dec 22 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN
Design and create a holiday greeting card with vinyl-cut materials.
ADULT COLORING CLUB
Thurs | Dec 1 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM
Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and supplies will be provided, or you may bring your own.
ASK A MASTER GARDENER: CITRUS FERTILIZATION
Sat | Dec 10 | 9:30am – 12:00pm | RM
Learn how to properly fertilize citrus trees and get your gardening questions answered by experts! University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification and plant problems.
CRAFT NIGHT
Thurs | Dec 1 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | MN ⚙
Wed | Dec 14 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR
Try your hand at a low-stress craft night. Dec 1 (MN) - Snowflake Art Dec 14 (DR) - Gift Wrap & Tags
HOLIDAY PAINT NIGHT ⚙ ☑
Wed | Dec 14 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN
Unwind and enjoy yourself as you create your own masterpiece. No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided.
HOLIDAY APRONS ⚙ ☑
Wed | Dec 21 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN
Join us for a basic sewing class and create your own holiday apron! Materials and sewing machines will be provided.
LET’S PLAY WITH PAPER ⚙
Tues | Dec 6 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RM
Join us for an hour of paper crafting. This month we’ll be creating holiday cards.
SCRAPPY HOLIDAY STOCKINGS ⚙
Sat | Dec 3 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | MN
HOW WILL ARIZONA’S FUTURE BE SHAPED BY WATER? ☑
Sat | Dec 17 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM
Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy, will address the following questions: How will water shortages change the landscape and environment across the state—today and in the future? Will the lack of water affect rural and urban communities and industries in the same way? How should water equity and access be determined? What can we do to save water? Attend this session in person or register online to attend via Zoom.
LET’S MAKE A MUG RUG ⚙ ☑
Sat | Dec 3 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm | RM
Create a quilted mug rug. Prerequisites include basic sewing knowledge and operation of THINKspot’s Brother CS6000i sewing machines.
Create your own holiday stocking in this beginner’s sewing class. No experience required. Fabric and sewing machines provided.
SONG WITHIN FLUTES
Sat | Dec 10 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM
Enjoy holiday music on the Native-style flute, presented by the talented duo of Vickie Koernig and Larry Rybka.
WORKING WITH ANCESTRY DNA MATCHES
Sat | Dec 10 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | RM
Ken Waters will discuss a methodology for grouping and filtering your DNA matches to add to your family tree.
CHEER READERS
Tues | Dec 27 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | OFFSITE
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
FICTION FOLKS
Thurs | Dec 8 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | DR
Planning Meeting for 2023
NOVEL APPROACH
Mon | Dec 12 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM
Counting Coup by Kelli Donley
WHO PICKED THIS BOOK?
Tues | Dec 6 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
HAVE A MOVIE MARATHON
VISIT A MUSEUM
Check
MAKE A PLAYLIST
GET OUTSIDE
LEARN TO COOK
START A GARDEN
GET CRAFTY
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL ☑
Mon | Dec 5 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR
Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel, including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED EXCEL ☑
Mon | Dec 12 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR
Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn 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 with Microsoft Excel is required.
HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK
Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM
Sat | Dec 10, 24 | 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.
COMPUTER BASICS
Wednesdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN
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! Laptops and mice
USING LIBRARY APPS TO DOWNLOAD EBOOKS
Tues | Dec 6 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | DR
Learn how to use the Libby and CloudLibrary apps to download ebooks and audiobooks from the Library to your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your library card, device, email address, and password. If you are using a Kindle, please bring your Amazon account information.
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 St.
DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) THINKSPOT COMING SOON! 2425 S. Dobson Rd.
RED MOUNTAIN LIBRARY (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.
