Mesa Public Library March 2024 Newsletter

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Book Groups BUSY HANDS BOOK CLUB Tues | Mar 12 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Before We Were Yours – Lisa Wingate Bring your needlework projects to work on while we talk about the book of the month. CHEER READERS Tues | Mar 26 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | OFFSITE The Trackers – Charles Frazier

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Celebrate National Reading Month with Book Bingo! Dive into new genres and authors with a personal challenge to expand your literary horizons. Let the reading adventure begin! FICTION FOLKS Thurs | Mar 14 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | DR The Wind Knows My Name – Isabel Allende NOVEL APPROACH Mon | Mar 11 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Afterlife – Julia Alvarez WHO PICKED THIS BOOK? Tues | Mar 5 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM The Night Watchman – Louise Erdrich

† Prerequisite: Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

COMPUTER BASICS † Wed | Mar 6, 13, 27 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | 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 are provided to the first 11 participants to use in class. Mar 6 – Microsoft PowerPoint Mar 13, 27 – Microsoft Excel

HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Sat | Mar 2, 16, 30 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM 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 SKILLS TRAINING Thurs | Mar 7 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Fri | Mar 8 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Fri | Mar 22 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | DR Fri | Mar 29 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | RM Use interactive training from Northstar’s Digital Literacy program to build your email, Microsoft Word, social media, and internet skills.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL † Tues | Mar 5 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel, including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.

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INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED EXCEL † Wed | Mar 6 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, absolute references, vlookup, and other techniques. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.

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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

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DONATE DAY: BOOK DONATION DRIVE Sat | Mar 9 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | RM Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand to unload your donation. One hundred percent of the proceeds from our used book sales stay with the library to support programs and services. Can’t make it? We accept ongoing donations at the Main Library.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us.

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MAIN LIBRARY (MN) & THINKSPOT @ MAIN 64 E. 1st St.

RED MOUNTAIN LIBRARY (RM) & THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN 635 N. Power Rd.

All three full-service locations are open Mon-Sat 9am– 10am, for self-service. Additional self-service hours are available at the Dobson Ranch Library (Mon-Sat 7am9am) with Expanded Access technology. Mesa Express Library (MEL) is open Mon-Sat 7am-8pm using Expanded Access technology. MEL hold lockers are available during park hours (sunrise–10pm).

Visit mesalibrary.org/donate to learn more.

DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) & THINKSPOT @ DOBSON RANCH 2425 S. Dobson Rd.

480-644-3100 mesalibrary.org

MESA EXPRESS LIBRARY (MEL) AT MONTEREY PARK 7045 E. Monterey Ave.

To sign up for Expanded Access, see a staff member.

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