THINKspot
Collaborate, innovate, explore, and learn in THINKspot—a workspace and makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries. THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects! To learn more, or for THINKspot at Main trainings, visit: mesalibrary.org/thinkspot
3D PRINTER TRAINING* Sat | Mar 9 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | TS@RM Required to use and reserve the 3D printers at Red Mountain. Ages 12+. SEWING MACHINE TRAINING* Tues | Mar 26 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | TS@RM Required to use and reserve the Janome DC2014 sewing machines at Red Mountain. Ages 12+. STUDIO TRAINING* Wed | Mar 13 | 10:30am – 11:30am | TS@RM Required to use and reserve The Studio at Red Mountain. Ages 12+.
Computer Classes VIDEO STORYTELLING WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE* Sat | Mar 23 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Do you have a smartphone and a story to tell? Learn about camera features, how to frame your shot, and other tips and tricks to create high quality videos. Led by broadcast professional and video expert, Chris Picciuolo. Ages 12+.
HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Thursdays | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | 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, first-served basis.
INTERNET BASICS† Mon | Mar 11 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Learn all of the parts of a web browser, how to navigate a website, and how to effectively search for information online. INTRODUCTION TO IPADS AND TABLETS Thurs | Mar 28 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Whether you already have one, aren’t sure how to use it, or are considering getting one, this hands-on class will show you the basics of navigating your iPad or tablet.
EAST VALLEY CHILDREN'S THEATER EXPRESS TROUPE PRESENTS: "THE EASTER BUNNY AND THE DENTIST" Sat | Mar 30 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | MN Thurs | Apr 4 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | DR Sat | Apr 13 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | RM With all that chocolate, even the Easter Bunny needs to keep his teeth healthy! This original fun-filled tale will delight audiences. FAMILY CRAFT HOUR: RADICAL RAINBOWS Thurs | Mar 14 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | RM Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by crafting your very own rainbow pipe cleaner sculpture. A festive activity for the whole family.
St. Patrick's Day / Holidays: NONFIC 394.2
I SPEAK, YOU SPEAK, WE ALL SPEAK SHAKESPEARE! Sat | Mar 2 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Take the fear out of Shakespeare through games, activities, and discussion. Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company. All ages.
Shakespeare's works: NONFIC 822.33
MAKE IT OR GAME IT! Sat | Mar 23 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy!
SMARTPHONE BASICS WITH LYNDA.COM*† Tues | Mar 19 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Lynda.com can help you become a more effective user of your iPhone/iPad or Android device. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN.
mesalibrary.org/mesacodes Coding develops logic and problem-solving skills which extend beyond technology. Mesa Codes offers programs geared toward various age groups to introduce this critical foundation at an early age and continually build on it. Ages 4+. Coding: NONFIC 005.1, 005.711 K-CODE Mondays | 10:00am – 10:45am | TS@RM Tuesdays | 11:15am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Logic games and exercises to help build cognitive skills for learning how to code. Ages 4-6. CODING AROUND Tuesdays | 3:30pm – 4:15pm | TS@MN Tuesdays | 4:00pm – 4:45pm | DR Wednesdays | 2:00pm – 2:45pm | TS@RM Logic games and exercises to help build cognitive skills for learning how to code. Ages 6-8.
FAMILY FUN EAST VALLEY CHILDREN'S THEATER BRAVO TROUPE PRESENTS: "MUSICALS OLD AND NEW" Thurs | Mar 28 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | DR Tues | Apr 9 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | MN Sat | Apr 20 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | RM Enjoy songs and medleys from musicals from the 1940’s to the present day. A great time for the entire family.
OVERDRIVE AND THE GREATER PHOENIX DIGITAL LIBRARY* Tues | Mar 26 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Learn how to use the Overdrive app and download ebooks and audiobooks to your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your device, email address/password, and Mesa Public Library card/PIN. If you are using a Kindle, you will also need your Amazon account information.
CODE COMMANDERS Mondays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | DR Make computer games and websites—no previous experience necessary. Follow the lessons at your own pace, and you’ll be coding in no time! Ages 8+.
NOW SHOWING: LEGO MOVIE Wed | Mar 13 | 1:30pm – 3:15pm | DR Come watch Emmet and his friends stop President Business from Kragling their LEGO world. Popcorn provided. Rated PG. NOW SHOWING: INCREDIBLES 2 Sat | Mar 30 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm | MN Bring your family for a super Saturday movie experience. We will show Incredibles 2 and make a superhero craft. Rated PG.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT Sat | Mar 9 | 3:00pm – 3:45pm | MN Combines simple stretching and dexterity exercises with quiet moments to help find balance in our hectic lives. This class is geared for families with young children. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket.
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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GARDEN LIKE A PRO: GROWING GREENER Sat | Mar 16 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | MN Your garden bed is prepared, you’ve got your seeds, and you’re ready to grow! Kaylee Colter is back with sustainability tips like reducing water usage, growing organic, and the basics of composting. GARDEN LIKE A PRO: CHANGING WITH THE SEASONS Sat | Mar 30 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Your garden has sprouted, and you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor. Now what? This session with Kaylee Colter will show you how to extend your current growing season, transition from one season to the next, and harvest and save seeds.
March Events
MASTER GARDENING: VEGETABLE GARDENING Thurs | Mar 28 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Gardening in the desert isn't always easy, but it is possible to harvest something every week of the year. Arizona Master Gardener Laura Ward will talk about the University of Arizona's desert gardening calendar and demonstration garden, and how to make the most of your backyard. MASTER GARDENING: FRUIT AND NUT TREES Sat | Mar 30 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RM We will talk about how to select, plant, care for, harvest, and irrigate deciduous fruit and nut trees for the low desert. Gardening: NONFIC 635 SEED LIBRARIES The Seed Libraries at Main and Red Mountain allow library card holders to check out three seed packets per month for free! Choose from a wide variety of seeds for edible plants and herbs. Our Seed Libraries are made possible through a partnership with Garden Pool, a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization for sustainable food production.
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Mesa Express Library (MEL) is open 10:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday.
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GARDEN LIKE A PRO: GARDENING 101 Sat | Mar 2 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | MN Start your garden off on the right foot! Learn the essentials such as choosing the best location, preparing your inground or raised bed plot, and when to plant common veggies to keep your garden flourishing throughout the year. Presented by Kaylee Colter, registered landscape architect.
MAIN LIBRARY (MN) THINKSPOT @ MAIN (TS@MN) 64 E. 1st St. DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) 2425 S. Dobson Rd. RED MOUNTAIN BRANCH (RM) THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN (TS@RM) 635 N. Power Rd. MESA EXPRESS LIBRARY (MEL) 2055 S. Power Rd., Ste. 1031 (Entrance 5)
*Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
BOOK DONATION DRIVE Sat | Mar 16 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | MN Rescheduled from Feb 9 Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without even leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand to unload your donation. Visit mesalibrary.org/donate to learn more about how your donations help Mesa Public Library.
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