Mesa Public Library January 2023 Newsletter

DONATE DAY: BOOK DONATION DRIVE

Sat | Jan 14 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | RM

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without even 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 donations. One hundred percent of the proceeds from our used book sales stay with the library to support programs and services.

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⚙ THINKspot 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.

Need a library card? Scan this code to apply online!

HOLIDAY HOURS

Mon | Jan 2 | CLOSED Mon | Jan 16 | CLOSED

Library Card Application mesalibrary.org/getacard

This newsletter is recyclable. For recycling information, visit mesarecycles.org

Storytimes Kids

Red Mountain’s storytimes are ticketed events. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

COLOR-BY-NUMBER MAGIC ⚙

Sat | Jan 14 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MN

Your family won’t believe their eyes when the lines of our magic coloring sheets disappear. Plus, you’ll learn about new ways to use THINKspot’s vinyl cutter at this all ages event.

“DRIVE-IN” MOVIE

Tues | Jan 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | RM

Come and make a car out of cardboard and watch the Disney Pixar film Cars. Supplies are limited.

LEGO® CLUB

Mon | Jan 9, 23 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN

Sat | Jan 21 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR

Sat | Jan 28 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM

Explore your creative side with LEGO® and DUPLO® blocks.

LET’S PLAY!

Sat | Jan 7, 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am | MN

Join us for a morning of play. Your young child will learn a variety of skills exploring different interest areas. Ages 3-5.

LETTERS TO BELOVED CHARACTERS: FROG AND TOAD

All day | Jan 3-21 | RM

If you have a burning question for Frog and Toad, now is your chance to ask! This activity will be available at the Red Mountain children’s desk January 3-21. Children can pick up “their mail” at the desk beginning January 31. Ages 4-7.

LITTLE CRAFTERS

Wed | Jan 11, 25 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN

Create pieces of art using different types of techniques and mediums. Be prepared to get a little messy! Ages 5-8.

MAGICAL MOUSE DANCE PARTY

Thurs | Jan 12 | 10:00am – 11:00am | RM

Come join us for a Magical Mouse Dance Party! Ages 3-5.

MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES

Wed | Jan 18 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Compete with your family members to complete interesting tasks in just in 60 seconds.

READ TO POPPY THE THERAPY DOG

Sat | Jan 7 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR

Dogs like to read, too! Come read to Poppy, a certified Pet Partners therapy dog.

STEAM AT THE LIBRARY

Wed | Jan 4, 18 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN

Each session we’ll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Ages 5-10.

STEAM AT THE PLANETARIUM ☑

Sat | Jan 28 | 10:00am – 11:00am | OFFSITE

Come to the Mesa Community College with the library for a planetarium show on the planets and constellations!

Registration is required as seating is limited. Constellation Take & Make craft kits will be available for participants ages 5-11. This program takes place offsite at the Mesa Community College (Southern/ Dobson campus) Planetarium, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Building PS 15.

TINY CANVAS PAINTING & ART SHOW

Thurs | Jan 12 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN

Calling all artists! Paint a tiny canvas masterpiece and showcase your artwork for everyone to admire. We’ll provide tiny canvases and paint so kids can create their own masterpieces. Supplies are limited. Ages 4+.

AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME

Fri | Jan 6, 20 | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN

Learn about the people and animals of various countries with songs, stories, maps, and crafts. Ages 3-7.

Jan 6 - Antarctica

Jan 20 - France

BABY LAPSIT

Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | DR

Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | MN

Fridays | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM

Introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth-16 months.

PRESCHOOL LAB

Fri | Jan 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am | DR

A STEAM-based storytime with hands-on explorations that introduce 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.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME PRESENTS: KIDS NEED TO READ

Wed | Jan 11 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM

Wed | Jan 11 | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM

Saddle up for this special edition of storytime with Cactus Rose. We will read western stories, sing some cowboy songs, and have a hoedown together! Ages 3-5.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME PRESENTS: MESA FIRE AND MEDICAL

Wed | Jan 18 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM

Wed | Jan 18 | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, and numbers in this storytime with special guests Mesa Fire and Medical. Ages 3-5.

TODDLERTIME

Mon | Jan 9, 23, 30 | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM

Mon | Jan 9, 23, 30 | 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 | Jan 19 | 10:00am – 10:30am | RM

Join us for stories with movement, singing, mindfulness, and easy yoga poses. Ages 3-5.

Tweens

APP ARTIST ⚙

Tues | Jan 3, 17, 31 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN

Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your work to the next level. This program is limited to the first 8 participants.

BOOK BINGO

Wed | Jan 25 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM

Come join us for a game of Book Bingo.

CRAFT-ISH ⚙

Tues | Jan 10, 24 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN

We’ll cut, glue, and draw away the afternoon! Supplies are limited.

Jan 10 (MN) – DIY Mouse Pads

Jan 24 (MN) – Glass Photo Magnets

ORIGAMI FOR KIDS

Sat | Jan 14 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN

Come by and learn the Japanese art of paper-folding! We’ll show you easy, medium, and hard skill levels, so everyone can enjoy.

MACHINE: IMPOSSIBLE ⚙

Wed | Jan 25 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN

Sat | Jan 28 | 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.

STEAM FOR TWEENS

Tues | Jan 17 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR

Each session we’ll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ⚙

Wed | Jan 11 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | MN

Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with an experienced player. New players are welcome. Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign.

ORIGAMI FOR TEENS

Fri | Jan 20 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | MN

Come by and learn the Japanese art of paper-folding! We’ll introduce easy, medium, and hard skill levels, so everyone can enjoy.

SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT

Thurs | Jan 5 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | MN

Bring your friends and find out who is the ultimate Super Smash champion!

TEEN TIME

Wed | Jan 11 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR

Tues | Jan 24 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR

Hang out, create, learn, and have fun with other teens!!

Jan 11 - Good Vibes Mixed Media Collage

Jan 24 - Pop Star or Poet? Trivia

WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY INVISIBLE NUMBERS⚙☑

Wed | Jan 18 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN

It’s time to paint inside the lines and then make the lines disappear. Check out what THINKspot’s vinyl cutter can do with an invisible ink pen; you may even think it’s magic!

SELF DEFENSE FOR TEENS

Sat | Jan 28 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM

Learn basic self-defense techniques and how to get out of different situations with Shawn Kitzman from Arizona Muay Thai Kickboxing. A signed waiver is required to participate.

TEEN READ UP

Wed | Jan 25 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MN

Teens, hang out with your peers and socialize. Share what you’re reading, talk about a show or movie you’ve watched, and converse about your current hobbies or interests—the possibilities are endless!

ADULT COLORING CLUB

Thurs | Jan 5 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or bring your own.

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Sat | Jan 14 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | RM

Get your gardening questions answered by the 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 | Jan 5 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | MN ⚙

Wed | Jan 18 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR

Try your hand at a low-stress craft night.

Jan 5 (MN) - Woven Coasters

Jan 18 (DR) - Paper Heart Ornaments

ESL CONVERSATION CLASS

Sat | Jan 14, 28 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | MN

Practice English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil.

GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO ⚙ ☑

Wed | Jan 4 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN

Create projects using different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your work to the next level. No iPad or graphic design experience is necessary.

IDENTIFYING YOUR DNA MATCHES

Sat | Jan 14 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM

One of the primary steps in working with your DNA match list is identifying the matches so that you can work them into your family tree. Genealogist Ken Waters will show you the series of steps required in order to identify them successfully.

INTERNATIONAL MARIACHI DAY CONCERT

Sat | Jan 21 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM

Celebrate International Mariachi Day with a concert from the Kyrene Middle School (KMS) Mariachi program. Mariachi is a class and an extra-curricular activity at KMS. This group was recognized on the world stage at the 2021 International Baccalaureate (IB) Education Conference.

LET’S PLAY WITH PAPER: QUILLING ⚙

Tues | Jan 17 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RM

Join us for an hour of paper crafting. This month we’ll learn the art of quilling.

MINIMIZE WITH MAE AND MAXIMIZE JOY THE KONMARI WAY

Sat | Jan 14 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | RM Professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Mae Edwards will help you get organized.

SEWING MACHINE BASICS ⚙ ☑

Wed | Jan 11 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm | RM Learn the basics of using our Brother CS6000i sewing machines. Once we learn how to thread the needle and wind a bobbin, we will practice sewing straight stitches and make a simple sewing project.

Adults

SPRING GARDENING IN ARIZONA

Thurs | Jan 26 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | MN

A crucial element of successful spring gardening in Arizona is transitioning from your winter garden to a spring garden. With help from Master Gardener Angela Judd, learn what you need to do to transform your cool-loving winter garden beds into a haven for spring and warmseason vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY INVISIBLE NUMBERS⚙☑

Wed | Jan 11 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN

It’s time to paint inside the lines and then make the lines disappear. Check out what THINKspot’s vinyl cutter can do with an invisible ink pen, you may even think it’s magic!

ZUILL BAILEY CELLO PERFORMANCE

Tues | Jan 18 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | DR

Guest Artistic Director and Cellist Zuill Bailey leads engagements with the community to inspire love and appreciation of classical music. This performance is a part of Mesa Arts Center’s Classical Music Inside Out Series.

CHEER READERS

Tues | Jan 31 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | OFFSITE

How Much of These Hills is Gold – C Pam Zhang

FICTION FOLKS

Thurs | Jan 12 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | DR

The Dry – Jane Harper

NOVEL APPROACH

Mon | Jan 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Planning Meeting

WHO PICKED THIS BOOK?

Tues | Jan 3 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM Planning Meeting

Download always-available health and cooking magazines from Overdrive/Libby.

Master the art of mindfulness with The Great Courses.

Get audiobooks from Overdrive/Libby or cloudLibrary, and music from Freegal for your workouts.

Access yoga books, magazines, and videos.

Save money — use your library card! Visit mesalibrary.org/save to find out more.

Access personal finance, money management, and investing classes through The Great Courses and Universal Class.

Download business and finance magazines from Overdrive/Libby.

Learn about stocks and bonds with the Morningstar Investment Research Center.

You've heard "reduce, reuse, recycle." The library is the ultimate "reuse"!

Start a home garden with seeds from our Seed Library and attend one or our gardening workshops.

Check out a TrickleStar Plug-in Energy Monitor to analyze your household appliance and electronic use.

Get tips for living green at: mesaaz.gov/sustainability

Discover new careers and prepare for occupation exams with our EBSCO Learning Express database.

Sharpen your skills, explore career development topics, and prepare for an interview with LinkedIn Learning and Universal Class.

Through the Great Courses, Universal Class, and the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center you can learn to paint, draw, sing, sew, play chess, and much more!

THINKspot—a makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries (and coming soon to Dobson Ranch!)—has the technology and equipment for all your projects.

Volunteers are needed in our libraries as well as Mesa's arts center, museums, neighborhoods, parks, police and fire departments, and many other areas. Learn more at: mesaaz.gov/volunteer

Join the City of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day on Monday, January 16. The festivities will begin at 11am with a parade and will continue with a festival from 12-4pm.

Cleaning house? Donate used books, DVDs, and magazines to the library. Drop items off at Donate Day at the Red Mountain Library, Jan 14, 9am-12pm. Or bring your donation to the Main Library during business hours (if you have more than 5 boxes of books, call ahead for an appointment to drop items off).

Learn the KonMari orginization method at the Red Mountain Library Saturday, Jan 14, 3:30-4:30pm.

Check out a Culture Pass with your library card for access to participating museums.

Check out a Play at the Park kit or croquet set from our Stuffbrary and have a ball at one of Mesa's 205 parks.

3D PRINTER TRAINING ⚙ ☑

Sat | Jan 7 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm | RM

Learn the basics of using our Ultimaker 3D printers. Once you complete training and sign a waiver, you can start reserving our 3D printers for personal use during THINKspot business hours.

COMPUTER BASICS †

Wednesdays | 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; you are welcome to bring your own device.

Jan 4 & 11 – Microsoft Word

Jan 18 & 25 – Microsoft PowerPoint

HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK

Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM

Sat | Jan 7, 21 | 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.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT

☑ †

EXCEL

Mon | Jan 9 | 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 | Jan 23 | 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.

PAPER MINI-QUILT WITH THE

CAMEO⚙☑

Wed | Jan 25 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm | RM

Learn how to use our Cameo Paper/ Vinyl Cutter and its free Silhouette Studio Software. We’ll cut out designs in paper squares to form a paper mini-quilt. Once you complete this workshop, take a quick online quiz, and sign a waiver, you can start reserving our Cameo for personal use during THINKspot business hours.

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

THINKSPOT EQUIPMENT Q&A⚙

Wed | Jan 25 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | MN

If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, we have answers. We’ll help you turn that idea you have into a plan of action! This is a drop-in program, no appointment is necessary.

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.

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USING LIBRARY

APPS TO DOWNLOAD EBOOKS

Tues | Jan 10 | 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/PIN, device, and email address. If you are using a Kindle, please bring your Amazon account information.