family EAST VALLEY NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT Mon | Mar 9 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN Sit back and enjoy a free concert. FUZZY BEARD PUPPET SHOW Tues | Mar 10 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Enjoy music, puppetry, and animations during this show that explores the six pillars of good character.
MAKE IT OR GAME IT! Sat | Mar 28 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy! NOW SHOWING: THE EMOJI MOVIE Fri | Mar 6 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | MN Make your own emoji mask or headband while you journey with Gene, an outcast emoji, across various apps. Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. Rated PG. SPRING FLING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Celebrate the change in seasons with crafts and activities. In the Youth Activity Room the whole family can make paperbag kites, design a DIY bird feeder, and get creative with mixed-media flowers. Family members 12+, stop by THINKspot to make flower crowns and seed bombs.
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ANDROID BASICS Sat | Mar 21 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | DR Using an Android tablet, Kindle Fire, or smartphone, discover how to change settings, move icons, put your machine to sleep or turn it off, and connect to Wi-Fi. Please plan to bring your device to class.
Sat | Mar 21 | 10:00am – 4:30pm | TS@MN Mesa Public Library is partnering with the Arizona Game Fair to bring you a free day of learning how to play board games in THINKspot. Enjoy these events: CREATE YOUR OWN BOARDGAME 11:00am – 12:00pm and 3:00pm – 4:00pm In this interactive workshop, you and your family will create your very own board game.
DOWNLOADING EBOOKS, MOVIES, MUSIC, AND MAGAZINES† Mon | Mar 23 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | MN Did you know that you can get books, audiobooks, magazines, music, and video 24/7 at mesalibrary.org? In this class, we'll cover how to download material on your ereader, tablet, computer, phone, or other mobile device.
MINIATURE FIGURE PAINTING 1:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 5:00pm Learn to paint miniature figures for tabletop and role-playing games. Bring your creativity and show up a little early as seating is limited.
EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN AND LEARN TO CODE ☑ Mon | Mar 30 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Using puzzles and games, you’ll learn the basics of different coding languages and be able to show off what you’ve created to family and friends.
LEARN HOW TO PLAY ROLE-PLAYING GAMES 1:00pm – 3:00pm Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are not just for adults. Learn how you can play role-playing games with your whole family.
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HOW TO WRITE BELIEVABLE DIALOGUE Thurs | Mar 5 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | MN Have you ever read (or tried to read) a book that seemed full of endless description and little character interaction? Today’s readers want a realistic reading experience. In this writing workshop you will learn how to bring your characters to life through naturalsounding dialogue. From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting bestselling author and writing coach Dane McCaslin as its very own Writer in Residence. Dane McCaslin is the bestselling author of the Proverbial Crimes series, including A Bird in the Hand, When the Cat’s Away, and You Can Lead a Horse to Water. Dane is a writer, workshop facilitator, and former teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience. Dane is presently working on a new cozy mystery series and has two of the three novels in the works as well as a brand new suspense trilogy.
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REDUCING THE BACKSTORY AND JUMPING INTO THE ACTION Thurs | Mar 19 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | MN Bad dates and poorly written books have something in common— too much backstory. Information overload can send even the most dedicated reader scurrying for the safety of hints into a character’s life via dialogue and action, not their entire life story. If you’d like to know how to move from “show” to “tell”, be sure to join us for our last writing workshop with Writer in Residence Dane McCaslin.
CONSULTATION HOURS Writer in Residence Dane McCaslin will hold one-on-one consultation hours to help aspiring authors fine-tune their work. To see available times and book your appointment, visit our sign-up form online. This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
LYNDA.COM OPEN LAB† Tues | Mar 31 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Lynda.com is an online learning platform offering courses in tech, business, and creative skills. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL† Mon | Mar 16 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | MN Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. SMARTPHONE BASICS WITH LYNDA.COM† Tues | Mar 17 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, LinkedIn Learning can help you become a more effective user. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN.
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DIGITAL HELP DESK Mondays | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Tuesdays | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Wednesdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@RM Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Saturdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@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.
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Monarch haven & reading sanctuary Sat | Mar 28 | 10:00am – 11:30am | RM Help us celebrate the grand opening of the Red Mountain branch's Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary. Mesa Councilmember David Luna will welcome everyone to the space and there will be opportunities to win some great raffle prizes. Younger children can enjoy a storytime in the garden while older children create butterfly crafts.
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Look for this icon to make and create in THINKspot—a makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries. THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects! To learn more about available equipment and training visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot.
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kids ART ADVENTURES: PAPER CITY March | MN Craft a building to add to our paper city, on display in the children's area at the Main Library. Activity and display available all month! BICYCLE BASICS FOR KIDS☑ Wed | Mar 4 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | RM Be safe when riding your bike! Each participant in this safety class will receive a bike helmet fitted specifically to their head. Ages 5-11. CARDBOARD CREATIONS: CITY Tues | Mar 24 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Work together to build a city and tunnel system out of cardboard.
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CODE COMMANDERS Mondays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Make computer games and websites—no experience necessary. Follow the lessons at your own pace, and you’ll be coding in no time! Ages 8-12.
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CONSCIOUS CRAFTERS Sat | Mar 28 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Inspired by the growing "craftivist" movement, we will discuss issues you care about, create works of art, and make a difference in the world at this new club for eco-conscious tweens! Grades 4-8.
Storytimes ALPHABET ADVENTURES Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:30am | RM Enjoy stories, puppet skits, songs, and rhymes and make a craft inspired by our letter of the day in this interactive program for preschoolers. Ages 3-5. BABY LAPSIT Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | DR Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Friday | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth-16 months. CHINESE STORYTIME Sat | Mar 14 | 10:00am – 11:00am | DR Join us for Chinese songs, books, and more. This storytime is in Mandarin Chinese; all are welcome. Ages 0-5. FAIRY STORYTIME Sat | Mar 7 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Costumes are highly encouraged in this storytime featuring magical fairy guests!
DIY DONUT STUFFIES Sat | Mar 7 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Start with some felt, then sew with needle and thread. Add glitter, beads, and googly eyes, and you've got a cuddly or fierce donut stuffie to call your own. Ages 8-12. KIDS CRAFTERNOON Tues | Mar 10 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Spring-themed crafts for kids grades K-6. LEGO CLUB Sat | Mar 14 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Sat | Mar 21 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Sat | Mar 28 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | DR Explore your creative side with LEGO. LEVEL-UP TWEENS Thurs | Mar 5, 19 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | MN Great activities, just for tweens! Ages 8-12. Mar 5 – Family Feud Mar 26 – Hedbanz PAWS 2 READ Sat | Mar 7 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN Sat | Mar 21 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Read to certified therapy animals.
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PINT-SIZED SCIENCE Wed | Mar 4, 18 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Exciting science activities to grow your brain! Grades 3-8. Mar 4 - Binary Code Bracelets Mar 18 - Climbing Robots PLAYSPOT Fri | Mar 6, 13 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | MN Family SPOT Resource Center presents “Play on the Go.” Join us for hands-on activities for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
FAMILY STORYTIME Mon | Mar 9 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Tues | Mar 17 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Thurs | Mar 26 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Ages birth-5.
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K-CODE STORYTIME Tuesdays | 11:15am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 1:45pm | TS@RM Fri | Mar 6, 20 | 10:30am – 11:15am | DR Introduces basic coding concepts through songs, games, and interactive activities. Ages 3-5.
PRESCHOOL PICASSOS Mon | Mar 9 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Join us for a spring-themed artful craft. Ages 3-5. RAINBOW ART Sat | Mar 14 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Bring your creativity for a colorful afternoon of rainbow-themed crafts! SENSORY PLAYTIME Fri | Mar 13, 27 | 10:30am – 11:30am | MN Drop in to explore different hands-on sensory stations with your little one. SENSORY SCIENCE: HEARING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:15pm – 5:00pm | RM Investigate the science of the senses by exploring sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste in five monthly installments of hands-on STEM exploration! In March we will focus on the sense of hearing. Grades 3-6. STEAM AT THE RANCH: PRINTMAKING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Use styrofoam to create one-of-a-kind prints. TWEEN TIME Thurs | Mar 12, 26 | 4:30pm – 5:00pm | MN Great activities, just for tweens! Ages 8-12. Mar 12 – Chalk Art Mar 26 – DIY Pocky Sticks YOUNG AT ART Wed | Mar 11, 25 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Gather with other kids and get crafty! Complete the craft of the week or get creative and make something else with the supplies provided. Grades 2-8. Mar 11 - Spin Painting Mar 25 - Popsicle Stick Puzzles
SIGN LANGUAGE STORYTIME Tuesdays | 9:15am – 10:00am | DR Storytime enriched with baby and toddler sign. Ages birth-4. SPECTRUM STORYTIME Wed | Mar 4 | 11:30am – 12:15pm | DR This storytime, geared for children on the autism spectrum, features a small group setting, visual schedule, books, interactive songs, and bubbles. Room has a separate, quiet space if needed. Limited to 15 children and their caregivers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 1:30pm | DR Thursdays | 1:00pm – 1:30pm | RM Join us for songs, stories, and silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime. Ages 3-5.
TODDLERTIME Mondays | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Mondays | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | MN Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.
SHAKE, BOOGIE, AND BOP! Fri | Mar 6, 20 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Fri | Mar 13, 27 | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Dance, sing, and rhyme. It’s always a good time! Ages 2-5.
TOUCH A TRUCK STORYTIME Mon | Mar 2, 9 | 11:15am – 12:00pm | MN Actual City of Mesa vehicles star in this series! Mar 2 - Front Loader Mar 9 - Dump Truck
teens ANIME CLUB: NARUTO AND SPICY RAMEN CHALLENGE Mon | Mar 9 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Geek out on all things anime! This month we will spotlight Naruto. Participate in a spicy ramen eating challenge if you dare—or just enjoy some regular ramen! Discuss your favorite manga, watch Crunchyroll, eat some snacks, and meet new people. Ages 12-18. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: COLLEGE LIFE Thurs | Mar 5 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | MN There are many paths you can take after high school. Explore some of your options in this series. This month we will be discussing college life with current college students from nearby universities and community colleges. All teens, parents and young adults are welcome. GAMING AT THE LIBRARY Wed | Mar 4, 18, 25 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | MN Game on our Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and XBOX One-X, or choose one of our many board and card games. Ages 12-18. MARCH MADNESS: MARVEL Thurs | Mar 12 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Bring your friends to compete in this March Madness style trivia based on all things Marvel. Put your knowledge to the test and show off your free-throw skills to earn extra points using a mini hoop! In the end there can only be one champion—will it be you?
SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNEY Wed | Mar 11 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm | MN We'll create a bracket and battle to crown the winner. Bring your friends and be sure to get here on time to join the competition! Ages 12-18.
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TEEN DIGITAL ART ☑ Tues | Mar 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@MN Experiment, scribble, and draw using Procreate on our iPads. Add text or animation, too—the sky is the limit! TEEN MOVIE PARTY: MEAN GIRLS Thurs | Mar 12 5:30pm – 7:30pm | DR We're still trying to make 'fetch' happen. Interact with this cult classic with props and themed snacks. Paramount Pictures. Rated PG-13. YOUNG WRITERS CONFERENCE ☑ Sat | Mar 7 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | MN If you love writing stories, then this is the event for you! The Young Writers Conference is an afternoon of connecting with other young writers and sharing your story while working with multiple writing coaches and mentors who are there to support and encourage your love of writing. Ages 11-18.
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Yaas! YOUNG ADULT ACTION SOCIETY The Young Adult Action Society offers different activities each week. We are making a positive difference in our library, our city, and the world. This group is always accepting new members—bring a friend! Ages 14+. This month, YAAS! presents: LITERARY HEROINE COASTER COLLAGES Tues | Mar 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Create colorful collage coasters using books featuring strong female characters. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ART Tues | Mar 10 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Local artist Antoinette Cauley returns to YAAS! with a presentation and hands-on art activity honoring Women's History Month. SPRING CELEBRATION Tues | Mar 17 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Guest Anna Ryan will talk about the history of celebrating the spring season in various cultures and lead the group in a nature-based art activity. BLIND BOOK EXCHANGE Tues | Mar 24 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Choose a mystery book, then decide if you want to keep or pass it to the next player. By the end of the night, everyone will have at least one book to take home! TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Tues | Mar 31 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Teen Advisory Boards traditionally help library staff brainstorm ideas for how to best serve our young patrons. Some of the library's teen volunteers will join us to discuss potential events for our group to participate in or host in the coming months.
TEEN POETRY WORKSHOP Wed | Mar 11 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN Writer Austin Davis will lead participants through fun writing exercises and discussion in this safe, relaxed environment. If you've written poetry, you're welcome to bring a few along to discuss with Austin. Stay after to catch Austin's poetry reading, beginning at 6:00pm. POETRY READING WITH AUSTIN DAVIS Wed | Mar 11 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Enjoy an evening of poetry with Austin Davis. Austin will be reading and discussing poems from his new book, The World Isn’t the Size of Our Neighborhood Anymore as a part of his 2020 AZ Book Tour. Austin writes on a wide variety of topics ranging from love to growing up to mental health to masculinity to the current state of our nation.
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adults 1-ON-1 RESUME CONSULTATIONS ☑ Tues | Mar 10, 24 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Sat | Mar 7, 21 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Meet one-on-one with a career services professional to review or create a resume. Please bring a copy of your resume if you have one. If not, bring information about your prior work history including dates to assist in creating a professional resume. To book your appointment, visit our online sign-up form. A, B, C, Ds OF MEDICARE Tues | Mar 3 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DR Sat | Mar 7 | 9:30am – 10:30am | DR Learn about the different parts of Medicare and your options for coverage. This seminar is essential for people turning 65 as well as those already on Medicare who want more education on benefits. Includes a Q&A session.
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DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS Sat | Mar 14 | 3:00pm – 4:45pm | DR Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield for a workshop about basic photo composition rules. This workshop will focus on cameras with manual settings. ESL CONVERSATION CLASS Wednesdays | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | RM Saturdays | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | RM Saturdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | MN Practice basic English listening and speaking skills. Open to all non-native English speakers. Wednesday classes emphasize grammar.
ADULT CRAFT NIGHT ☑ Thurs | Mar 12, 19, 26 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | TS@RM New year, new skills! Materials provided. Mar 12 - Basket Weaving Mar 19 - Paper Flowers Mar 26 - Candle Making
IDENTIFYING THOSE ELUSIVE DNA MATCHES Wed | Mar 4 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Learn the tricks to identifying DNA matches that you have found, even if there's no public tree available.
ADULT COLORING CLUB Thurs | Mar 5 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Relax and be mindful while coloring Ages 18+.
MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS Mon | Mar 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Sat | Mar 21 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | RM These simple yet powerful meditation techniques will help you deal with stress wherever you are. We will be seated in chairs; you may wish to bring a pillow to support your back.
BANNER ALZHEIMER'S WORKSHOP: PLANNING AHEAD FOR CAREGIVERS Thurs | Mar 19 | 10:00am – 11:30am | RM Caregivers will learn about medical, legal and financial decisions that are needed along with how to find help and pay for care in the home, community and residential settings. These classes are designed for the caregiver and are not appropriate for the patient. For more information, call 602-839-6850. BANNER ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP Thurs | Mar 19 | 12:30pm – 2:00pm | RM This caregiver support group meets monthly after the Banner Alzheimer's workshop and is facilitated by social worker MaryLou Hernandez. Caregivers are encouraged to share concerns and problem solve in this supportive setting. BULLYING: SIGNS, SYMPTONS, AND SOLUTIONS ☑ Tues | Mar 3 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Bullying is a reality for our youth, and it’s important to know signs and strategies to understand and work with those who are bullying and being bullied.
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CRAFT NIGHT: BIRD FEEDERS Thurs | Mar 19 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Ages 14+.
BUYING YOUR FIRST HOUSE Sat | Mar 21 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR While buying your first house is exciting, it can also be a confusing and complicated process. Attend this first-time home buyer seminar and learn about crucial aspects of the process.
MESA STORYTELLERS PRESENTS: TALES ABOUT FAMILY Sat | Mar 21 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Storytelling is great way to connect with neighbors and to celebrate our shared humanity. Join the Mesa Storytellers as they present an afternoon of tales about family. This is a drop-in event; come to hear one story or for them all. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: CAPTURING THE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT CHILDHOOD Wed | Mar 11 | 6:00pm – 7:45pm | DR Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield as she goes through tips of taking better pictures of your kids, basic composition rules, and inspiration. TAX EFFICIENCY IN RETIREMENT Fri | Mar 20 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Review how current taxation works and explore the most common ways to save taxes in retirement. A Q&A session is included in this program provided by Scott Sandell, the Arizona Chapter Director of the Foundation for Personal Financial Education, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
THEATER AND IMPROV FOR ADULTS Wed | Mar 18 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | MN Come ready to laugh at this high-energy, lowpressure, studio-style improv theater class. We'll play theater games, create original scenes, and develop dynamic characters. TRIVIA "NIGHT" MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE Sat | Mar 7 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | DR Assemble your team (or Hulk smash the questions yourself) at our trivia "night." Light refreshments will be served. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM Tues – Friday | Jan 28 – April 15 10:00am – 3:00pm | RM VITA offers free tax help those who generally make $54,000 or less annually, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited Englishspeaking taxpayers. IRS-certified volunteers from Mesa United Way will provide basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Tues | Mar 24 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | MN Try yoga in a relaxed environment. This session will focus on technique and yoga flow practice. Participants must be able to get up and down off the floor without assistance. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel and strap. Ages 18+.
Book Groups FICTION FOLKS Thurs | Mar 12 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | DR Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens
A NOVEL APPROACH BOOK GROUP Mon | Mar 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Educated: A Memoir – Tara Westover
PAGETURNERS BOOK GROUP Thurs | Mar 12 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey – Candice Millard
THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB Thurs | Mar 19 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | RM To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
WHO PICKED THIS BOOK? GROUP Mon | Mar 9 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM Pachinko – Min Jin Lee
kids ART ADVENTURES: PAPER CITY March | MN Craft a building to add to our paper city, on display in the children's area at the Main Library. Activity and display available all month! BICYCLE BASICS FOR KIDS☑ Wed | Mar 4 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | RM Be safe when riding your bike! Each participant in this safety class will receive a bike helmet fitted specifically to their head. Ages 5-11. CARDBOARD CREATIONS: CITY Tues | Mar 24 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Work together to build a city and tunnel system out of cardboard.
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CODE COMMANDERS Mondays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Make computer games and websites—no experience necessary. Follow the lessons at your own pace, and you’ll be coding in no time! Ages 8-12.
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CONSCIOUS CRAFTERS Sat | Mar 28 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Inspired by the growing "craftivist" movement, we will discuss issues you care about, create works of art, and make a difference in the world at this new club for eco-conscious tweens! Grades 4-8.
Storytimes ALPHABET ADVENTURES Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:30am | RM Enjoy stories, puppet skits, songs, and rhymes and make a craft inspired by our letter of the day in this interactive program for preschoolers. Ages 3-5. BABY LAPSIT Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | DR Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Friday | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth-16 months. CHINESE STORYTIME Sat | Mar 14 | 10:00am – 11:00am | DR Join us for Chinese songs, books, and more. This storytime is in Mandarin Chinese; all are welcome. Ages 0-5. FAIRY STORYTIME Sat | Mar 7 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Costumes are highly encouraged in this storytime featuring magical fairy guests!
DIY DONUT STUFFIES Sat | Mar 7 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Start with some felt, then sew with needle and thread. Add glitter, beads, and googly eyes, and you've got a cuddly or fierce donut stuffie to call your own. Ages 8-12. KIDS CRAFTERNOON Tues | Mar 10 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Spring-themed crafts for kids grades K-6. LEGO CLUB Sat | Mar 14 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Sat | Mar 21 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Sat | Mar 28 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | DR Explore your creative side with LEGO. LEVEL-UP TWEENS Thurs | Mar 5, 19 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | MN Great activities, just for tweens! Ages 8-12. Mar 5 – Family Feud Mar 26 – Hedbanz PAWS 2 READ Sat | Mar 7 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN Sat | Mar 21 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Read to certified therapy animals.
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PINT-SIZED SCIENCE Wed | Mar 4, 18 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Exciting science activities to grow your brain! Grades 3-8. Mar 4 - Binary Code Bracelets Mar 18 - Climbing Robots PLAYSPOT Fri | Mar 6, 13 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | MN Family SPOT Resource Center presents “Play on the Go.” Join us for hands-on activities for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
FAMILY STORYTIME Mon | Mar 9 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Tues | Mar 17 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Thurs | Mar 26 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Ages birth-5.
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K-CODE STORYTIME Tuesdays | 11:15am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 1:45pm | TS@RM Fri | Mar 6, 20 | 10:30am – 11:15am | DR Introduces basic coding concepts through songs, games, and interactive activities. Ages 3-5.
PRESCHOOL PICASSOS Mon | Mar 9 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Join us for a spring-themed artful craft. Ages 3-5. RAINBOW ART Sat | Mar 14 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Bring your creativity for a colorful afternoon of rainbow-themed crafts! SENSORY PLAYTIME Fri | Mar 13, 27 | 10:30am – 11:30am | MN Drop in to explore different hands-on sensory stations with your little one. SENSORY SCIENCE: HEARING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:15pm – 5:00pm | RM Investigate the science of the senses by exploring sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste in five monthly installments of hands-on STEM exploration! In March we will focus on the sense of hearing. Grades 3-6. STEAM AT THE RANCH: PRINTMAKING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Use styrofoam to create one-of-a-kind prints. TWEEN TIME Thurs | Mar 12, 26 | 4:30pm – 5:00pm | MN Great activities, just for tweens! Ages 8-12. Mar 12 – Chalk Art Mar 26 – DIY Pocky Sticks YOUNG AT ART Wed | Mar 11, 25 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Gather with other kids and get crafty! Complete the craft of the week or get creative and make something else with the supplies provided. Grades 2-8. Mar 11 - Spin Painting Mar 25 - Popsicle Stick Puzzles
SIGN LANGUAGE STORYTIME Tuesdays | 9:15am – 10:00am | DR Storytime enriched with baby and toddler sign. Ages birth-4. SPECTRUM STORYTIME Wed | Mar 4 | 11:30am – 12:15pm | DR This storytime, geared for children on the autism spectrum, features a small group setting, visual schedule, books, interactive songs, and bubbles. Room has a separate, quiet space if needed. Limited to 15 children and their caregivers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 1:30pm | DR Thursdays | 1:00pm – 1:30pm | RM Join us for songs, stories, and silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime. Ages 3-5.
TODDLERTIME Mondays | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Mondays | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | MN Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.
SHAKE, BOOGIE, AND BOP! Fri | Mar 6, 20 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Fri | Mar 13, 27 | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Dance, sing, and rhyme. It’s always a good time! Ages 2-5.
TOUCH A TRUCK STORYTIME Mon | Mar 2, 9 | 11:15am – 12:00pm | MN Actual City of Mesa vehicles star in this series! Mar 2 - Front Loader Mar 9 - Dump Truck
teens ANIME CLUB: NARUTO AND SPICY RAMEN CHALLENGE Mon | Mar 9 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Geek out on all things anime! This month we will spotlight Naruto. Participate in a spicy ramen eating challenge if you dare—or just enjoy some regular ramen! Discuss your favorite manga, watch Crunchyroll, eat some snacks, and meet new people. Ages 12-18. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: COLLEGE LIFE Thurs | Mar 5 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | MN There are many paths you can take after high school. Explore some of your options in this series. This month we will be discussing college life with current college students from nearby universities and community colleges. All teens, parents and young adults are welcome. GAMING AT THE LIBRARY Wed | Mar 4, 18, 25 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | MN Game on our Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and XBOX One-X, or choose one of our many board and card games. Ages 12-18. MARCH MADNESS: MARVEL Thurs | Mar 12 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Bring your friends to compete in this March Madness style trivia based on all things Marvel. Put your knowledge to the test and show off your free-throw skills to earn extra points using a mini hoop! In the end there can only be one champion—will it be you?
SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNEY Wed | Mar 11 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm | MN We'll create a bracket and battle to crown the winner. Bring your friends and be sure to get here on time to join the competition! Ages 12-18.
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TEEN DIGITAL ART ☑ Tues | Mar 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@MN Experiment, scribble, and draw using Procreate on our iPads. Add text or animation, too—the sky is the limit! TEEN MOVIE PARTY: MEAN GIRLS Thurs | Mar 12 5:30pm – 7:30pm | DR We're still trying to make 'fetch' happen. Interact with this cult classic with props and themed snacks. Paramount Pictures. Rated PG-13. YOUNG WRITERS CONFERENCE ☑ Sat | Mar 7 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | MN If you love writing stories, then this is the event for you! The Young Writers Conference is an afternoon of connecting with other young writers and sharing your story while working with multiple writing coaches and mentors who are there to support and encourage your love of writing. Ages 11-18.
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Yaas! YOUNG ADULT ACTION SOCIETY The Young Adult Action Society offers different activities each week. We are making a positive difference in our library, our city, and the world. This group is always accepting new members—bring a friend! Ages 14+. This month, YAAS! presents: LITERARY HEROINE COASTER COLLAGES Tues | Mar 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Create colorful collage coasters using books featuring strong female characters. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ART Tues | Mar 10 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Local artist Antoinette Cauley returns to YAAS! with a presentation and hands-on art activity honoring Women's History Month. SPRING CELEBRATION Tues | Mar 17 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Guest Anna Ryan will talk about the history of celebrating the spring season in various cultures and lead the group in a nature-based art activity. BLIND BOOK EXCHANGE Tues | Mar 24 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Choose a mystery book, then decide if you want to keep or pass it to the next player. By the end of the night, everyone will have at least one book to take home! TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Tues | Mar 31 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Teen Advisory Boards traditionally help library staff brainstorm ideas for how to best serve our young patrons. Some of the library's teen volunteers will join us to discuss potential events for our group to participate in or host in the coming months.
TEEN POETRY WORKSHOP Wed | Mar 11 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN Writer Austin Davis will lead participants through fun writing exercises and discussion in this safe, relaxed environment. If you've written poetry, you're welcome to bring a few along to discuss with Austin. Stay after to catch Austin's poetry reading, beginning at 6:00pm. POETRY READING WITH AUSTIN DAVIS Wed | Mar 11 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Enjoy an evening of poetry with Austin Davis. Austin will be reading and discussing poems from his new book, The World Isn’t the Size of Our Neighborhood Anymore as a part of his 2020 AZ Book Tour. Austin writes on a wide variety of topics ranging from love to growing up to mental health to masculinity to the current state of our nation.
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adults 1-ON-1 RESUME CONSULTATIONS ☑ Tues | Mar 10, 24 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Sat | Mar 7, 21 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Meet one-on-one with a career services professional to review or create a resume. Please bring a copy of your resume if you have one. If not, bring information about your prior work history including dates to assist in creating a professional resume. To book your appointment, visit our online sign-up form. A, B, C, Ds OF MEDICARE Tues | Mar 3 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DR Sat | Mar 7 | 9:30am – 10:30am | DR Learn about the different parts of Medicare and your options for coverage. This seminar is essential for people turning 65 as well as those already on Medicare who want more education on benefits. Includes a Q&A session.
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DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS Sat | Mar 14 | 3:00pm – 4:45pm | DR Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield for a workshop about basic photo composition rules. This workshop will focus on cameras with manual settings. ESL CONVERSATION CLASS Wednesdays | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | RM Saturdays | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | RM Saturdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | MN Practice basic English listening and speaking skills. Open to all non-native English speakers. Wednesday classes emphasize grammar.
ADULT CRAFT NIGHT ☑ Thurs | Mar 12, 19, 26 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | TS@RM New year, new skills! Materials provided. Mar 12 - Basket Weaving Mar 19 - Paper Flowers Mar 26 - Candle Making
IDENTIFYING THOSE ELUSIVE DNA MATCHES Wed | Mar 4 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Learn the tricks to identifying DNA matches that you have found, even if there's no public tree available.
ADULT COLORING CLUB Thurs | Mar 5 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Relax and be mindful while coloring Ages 18+.
MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS Mon | Mar 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Sat | Mar 21 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | RM These simple yet powerful meditation techniques will help you deal with stress wherever you are. We will be seated in chairs; you may wish to bring a pillow to support your back.
BANNER ALZHEIMER'S WORKSHOP: PLANNING AHEAD FOR CAREGIVERS Thurs | Mar 19 | 10:00am – 11:30am | RM Caregivers will learn about medical, legal and financial decisions that are needed along with how to find help and pay for care in the home, community and residential settings. These classes are designed for the caregiver and are not appropriate for the patient. For more information, call 602-839-6850. BANNER ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP Thurs | Mar 19 | 12:30pm – 2:00pm | RM This caregiver support group meets monthly after the Banner Alzheimer's workshop and is facilitated by social worker MaryLou Hernandez. Caregivers are encouraged to share concerns and problem solve in this supportive setting. BULLYING: SIGNS, SYMPTONS, AND SOLUTIONS ☑ Tues | Mar 3 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Bullying is a reality for our youth, and it’s important to know signs and strategies to understand and work with those who are bullying and being bullied.
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CRAFT NIGHT: BIRD FEEDERS Thurs | Mar 19 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Ages 14+.
BUYING YOUR FIRST HOUSE Sat | Mar 21 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR While buying your first house is exciting, it can also be a confusing and complicated process. Attend this first-time home buyer seminar and learn about crucial aspects of the process.
MESA STORYTELLERS PRESENTS: TALES ABOUT FAMILY Sat | Mar 21 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Storytelling is great way to connect with neighbors and to celebrate our shared humanity. Join the Mesa Storytellers as they present an afternoon of tales about family. This is a drop-in event; come to hear one story or for them all. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: CAPTURING THE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT CHILDHOOD Wed | Mar 11 | 6:00pm – 7:45pm | DR Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield as she goes through tips of taking better pictures of your kids, basic composition rules, and inspiration. TAX EFFICIENCY IN RETIREMENT Fri | Mar 20 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Review how current taxation works and explore the most common ways to save taxes in retirement. A Q&A session is included in this program provided by Scott Sandell, the Arizona Chapter Director of the Foundation for Personal Financial Education, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
THEATER AND IMPROV FOR ADULTS Wed | Mar 18 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | MN Come ready to laugh at this high-energy, lowpressure, studio-style improv theater class. We'll play theater games, create original scenes, and develop dynamic characters. TRIVIA "NIGHT" MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE Sat | Mar 7 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | DR Assemble your team (or Hulk smash the questions yourself) at our trivia "night." Light refreshments will be served. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM Tues – Friday | Jan 28 – April 15 10:00am – 3:00pm | RM VITA offers free tax help those who generally make $54,000 or less annually, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited Englishspeaking taxpayers. IRS-certified volunteers from Mesa United Way will provide basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Tues | Mar 24 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | MN Try yoga in a relaxed environment. This session will focus on technique and yoga flow practice. Participants must be able to get up and down off the floor without assistance. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel and strap. Ages 18+.
Book Groups FICTION FOLKS Thurs | Mar 12 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | DR Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens
A NOVEL APPROACH BOOK GROUP Mon | Mar 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Educated: A Memoir – Tara Westover
PAGETURNERS BOOK GROUP Thurs | Mar 12 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey – Candice Millard
THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB Thurs | Mar 19 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | RM To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
WHO PICKED THIS BOOK? GROUP Mon | Mar 9 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM Pachinko – Min Jin Lee
kids ART ADVENTURES: PAPER CITY March | MN Craft a building to add to our paper city, on display in the children's area at the Main Library. Activity and display available all month! BICYCLE BASICS FOR KIDS☑ Wed | Mar 4 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | RM Be safe when riding your bike! Each participant in this safety class will receive a bike helmet fitted specifically to their head. Ages 5-11. CARDBOARD CREATIONS: CITY Tues | Mar 24 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Work together to build a city and tunnel system out of cardboard.
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CODE COMMANDERS Mondays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Make computer games and websites—no experience necessary. Follow the lessons at your own pace, and you’ll be coding in no time! Ages 8-12.
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CONSCIOUS CRAFTERS Sat | Mar 28 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Inspired by the growing "craftivist" movement, we will discuss issues you care about, create works of art, and make a difference in the world at this new club for eco-conscious tweens! Grades 4-8.
Storytimes ALPHABET ADVENTURES Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:30am | RM Enjoy stories, puppet skits, songs, and rhymes and make a craft inspired by our letter of the day in this interactive program for preschoolers. Ages 3-5. BABY LAPSIT Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | DR Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Friday | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies ages birth-16 months. CHINESE STORYTIME Sat | Mar 14 | 10:00am – 11:00am | DR Join us for Chinese songs, books, and more. This storytime is in Mandarin Chinese; all are welcome. Ages 0-5. FAIRY STORYTIME Sat | Mar 7 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Costumes are highly encouraged in this storytime featuring magical fairy guests!
DIY DONUT STUFFIES Sat | Mar 7 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Start with some felt, then sew with needle and thread. Add glitter, beads, and googly eyes, and you've got a cuddly or fierce donut stuffie to call your own. Ages 8-12. KIDS CRAFTERNOON Tues | Mar 10 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Spring-themed crafts for kids grades K-6. LEGO CLUB Sat | Mar 14 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Sat | Mar 21 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Sat | Mar 28 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | DR Explore your creative side with LEGO. LEVEL-UP TWEENS Thurs | Mar 5, 19 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | MN Great activities, just for tweens! Ages 8-12. Mar 5 – Family Feud Mar 26 – Hedbanz PAWS 2 READ Sat | Mar 7 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN Sat | Mar 21 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Read to certified therapy animals.
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PINT-SIZED SCIENCE Wed | Mar 4, 18 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Exciting science activities to grow your brain! Grades 3-8. Mar 4 - Binary Code Bracelets Mar 18 - Climbing Robots PLAYSPOT Fri | Mar 6, 13 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | MN Family SPOT Resource Center presents “Play on the Go.” Join us for hands-on activities for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
FAMILY STORYTIME Mon | Mar 9 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Tues | Mar 17 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Thurs | Mar 26 | 5:30pm – 6:00pm | MN Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Ages birth-5.
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K-CODE STORYTIME Tuesdays | 11:15am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 1:45pm | TS@RM Fri | Mar 6, 20 | 10:30am – 11:15am | DR Introduces basic coding concepts through songs, games, and interactive activities. Ages 3-5.
PRESCHOOL PICASSOS Mon | Mar 9 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Join us for a spring-themed artful craft. Ages 3-5. RAINBOW ART Sat | Mar 14 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Bring your creativity for a colorful afternoon of rainbow-themed crafts! SENSORY PLAYTIME Fri | Mar 13, 27 | 10:30am – 11:30am | MN Drop in to explore different hands-on sensory stations with your little one. SENSORY SCIENCE: HEARING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:15pm – 5:00pm | RM Investigate the science of the senses by exploring sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste in five monthly installments of hands-on STEM exploration! In March we will focus on the sense of hearing. Grades 3-6. STEAM AT THE RANCH: PRINTMAKING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | DR Use styrofoam to create one-of-a-kind prints. TWEEN TIME Thurs | Mar 12, 26 | 4:30pm – 5:00pm | MN Great activities, just for tweens! Ages 8-12. Mar 12 – Chalk Art Mar 26 – DIY Pocky Sticks YOUNG AT ART Wed | Mar 11, 25 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Gather with other kids and get crafty! Complete the craft of the week or get creative and make something else with the supplies provided. Grades 2-8. Mar 11 - Spin Painting Mar 25 - Popsicle Stick Puzzles
SIGN LANGUAGE STORYTIME Tuesdays | 9:15am – 10:00am | DR Storytime enriched with baby and toddler sign. Ages birth-4. SPECTRUM STORYTIME Wed | Mar 4 | 11:30am – 12:15pm | DR This storytime, geared for children on the autism spectrum, features a small group setting, visual schedule, books, interactive songs, and bubbles. Room has a separate, quiet space if needed. Limited to 15 children and their caregivers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Tuesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Wednesdays | 1:00pm – 1:30pm | DR Thursdays | 1:00pm – 1:30pm | RM Join us for songs, stories, and silliness in this kindergarten readiness storytime. Ages 3-5.
TODDLERTIME Mondays | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM Mondays | 10:30am – 11:00am | RM Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | MN Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Thursdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Incorporates stories, music, and movement for children ages 16-36 months.
SHAKE, BOOGIE, AND BOP! Fri | Mar 6, 20 | 10:30am – 11:00am | MN Fri | Mar 13, 27 | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Dance, sing, and rhyme. It’s always a good time! Ages 2-5.
TOUCH A TRUCK STORYTIME Mon | Mar 2, 9 | 11:15am – 12:00pm | MN Actual City of Mesa vehicles star in this series! Mar 2 - Front Loader Mar 9 - Dump Truck
teens ANIME CLUB: NARUTO AND SPICY RAMEN CHALLENGE Mon | Mar 9 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Geek out on all things anime! This month we will spotlight Naruto. Participate in a spicy ramen eating challenge if you dare—or just enjoy some regular ramen! Discuss your favorite manga, watch Crunchyroll, eat some snacks, and meet new people. Ages 12-18. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: COLLEGE LIFE Thurs | Mar 5 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | MN There are many paths you can take after high school. Explore some of your options in this series. This month we will be discussing college life with current college students from nearby universities and community colleges. All teens, parents and young adults are welcome. GAMING AT THE LIBRARY Wed | Mar 4, 18, 25 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | MN Game on our Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and XBOX One-X, or choose one of our many board and card games. Ages 12-18. MARCH MADNESS: MARVEL Thurs | Mar 12 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Bring your friends to compete in this March Madness style trivia based on all things Marvel. Put your knowledge to the test and show off your free-throw skills to earn extra points using a mini hoop! In the end there can only be one champion—will it be you?
SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNEY Wed | Mar 11 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm | MN We'll create a bracket and battle to crown the winner. Bring your friends and be sure to get here on time to join the competition! Ages 12-18.
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TEEN DIGITAL ART ☑ Tues | Mar 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@MN Experiment, scribble, and draw using Procreate on our iPads. Add text or animation, too—the sky is the limit! TEEN MOVIE PARTY: MEAN GIRLS Thurs | Mar 12 5:30pm – 7:30pm | DR We're still trying to make 'fetch' happen. Interact with this cult classic with props and themed snacks. Paramount Pictures. Rated PG-13. YOUNG WRITERS CONFERENCE ☑ Sat | Mar 7 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | MN If you love writing stories, then this is the event for you! The Young Writers Conference is an afternoon of connecting with other young writers and sharing your story while working with multiple writing coaches and mentors who are there to support and encourage your love of writing. Ages 11-18.
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Yaas! YOUNG ADULT ACTION SOCIETY The Young Adult Action Society offers different activities each week. We are making a positive difference in our library, our city, and the world. This group is always accepting new members—bring a friend! Ages 14+. This month, YAAS! presents: LITERARY HEROINE COASTER COLLAGES Tues | Mar 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Create colorful collage coasters using books featuring strong female characters. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ART Tues | Mar 10 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Local artist Antoinette Cauley returns to YAAS! with a presentation and hands-on art activity honoring Women's History Month. SPRING CELEBRATION Tues | Mar 17 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Guest Anna Ryan will talk about the history of celebrating the spring season in various cultures and lead the group in a nature-based art activity. BLIND BOOK EXCHANGE Tues | Mar 24 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Choose a mystery book, then decide if you want to keep or pass it to the next player. By the end of the night, everyone will have at least one book to take home! TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Tues | Mar 31 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Teen Advisory Boards traditionally help library staff brainstorm ideas for how to best serve our young patrons. Some of the library's teen volunteers will join us to discuss potential events for our group to participate in or host in the coming months.
TEEN POETRY WORKSHOP Wed | Mar 11 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | MN Writer Austin Davis will lead participants through fun writing exercises and discussion in this safe, relaxed environment. If you've written poetry, you're welcome to bring a few along to discuss with Austin. Stay after to catch Austin's poetry reading, beginning at 6:00pm. POETRY READING WITH AUSTIN DAVIS Wed | Mar 11 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Enjoy an evening of poetry with Austin Davis. Austin will be reading and discussing poems from his new book, The World Isn’t the Size of Our Neighborhood Anymore as a part of his 2020 AZ Book Tour. Austin writes on a wide variety of topics ranging from love to growing up to mental health to masculinity to the current state of our nation.
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adults 1-ON-1 RESUME CONSULTATIONS ☑ Tues | Mar 10, 24 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Sat | Mar 7, 21 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Meet one-on-one with a career services professional to review or create a resume. Please bring a copy of your resume if you have one. If not, bring information about your prior work history including dates to assist in creating a professional resume. To book your appointment, visit our online sign-up form. A, B, C, Ds OF MEDICARE Tues | Mar 3 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DR Sat | Mar 7 | 9:30am – 10:30am | DR Learn about the different parts of Medicare and your options for coverage. This seminar is essential for people turning 65 as well as those already on Medicare who want more education on benefits. Includes a Q&A session.
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DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS Sat | Mar 14 | 3:00pm – 4:45pm | DR Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield for a workshop about basic photo composition rules. This workshop will focus on cameras with manual settings. ESL CONVERSATION CLASS Wednesdays | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | RM Saturdays | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | RM Saturdays | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | MN Practice basic English listening and speaking skills. Open to all non-native English speakers. Wednesday classes emphasize grammar.
ADULT CRAFT NIGHT ☑ Thurs | Mar 12, 19, 26 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | TS@RM New year, new skills! Materials provided. Mar 12 - Basket Weaving Mar 19 - Paper Flowers Mar 26 - Candle Making
IDENTIFYING THOSE ELUSIVE DNA MATCHES Wed | Mar 4 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Learn the tricks to identifying DNA matches that you have found, even if there's no public tree available.
ADULT COLORING CLUB Thurs | Mar 5 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Relax and be mindful while coloring Ages 18+.
MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS Mon | Mar 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Sat | Mar 21 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | RM These simple yet powerful meditation techniques will help you deal with stress wherever you are. We will be seated in chairs; you may wish to bring a pillow to support your back.
BANNER ALZHEIMER'S WORKSHOP: PLANNING AHEAD FOR CAREGIVERS Thurs | Mar 19 | 10:00am – 11:30am | RM Caregivers will learn about medical, legal and financial decisions that are needed along with how to find help and pay for care in the home, community and residential settings. These classes are designed for the caregiver and are not appropriate for the patient. For more information, call 602-839-6850. BANNER ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP Thurs | Mar 19 | 12:30pm – 2:00pm | RM This caregiver support group meets monthly after the Banner Alzheimer's workshop and is facilitated by social worker MaryLou Hernandez. Caregivers are encouraged to share concerns and problem solve in this supportive setting. BULLYING: SIGNS, SYMPTONS, AND SOLUTIONS ☑ Tues | Mar 3 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Bullying is a reality for our youth, and it’s important to know signs and strategies to understand and work with those who are bullying and being bullied.
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CRAFT NIGHT: BIRD FEEDERS Thurs | Mar 19 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Ages 14+.
BUYING YOUR FIRST HOUSE Sat | Mar 21 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR While buying your first house is exciting, it can also be a confusing and complicated process. Attend this first-time home buyer seminar and learn about crucial aspects of the process.
MESA STORYTELLERS PRESENTS: TALES ABOUT FAMILY Sat | Mar 21 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Storytelling is great way to connect with neighbors and to celebrate our shared humanity. Join the Mesa Storytellers as they present an afternoon of tales about family. This is a drop-in event; come to hear one story or for them all. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: CAPTURING THE PERFECTLY IMPERFECT CHILDHOOD Wed | Mar 11 | 6:00pm – 7:45pm | DR Join local photographer Amy Dangerfield as she goes through tips of taking better pictures of your kids, basic composition rules, and inspiration. TAX EFFICIENCY IN RETIREMENT Fri | Mar 20 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Review how current taxation works and explore the most common ways to save taxes in retirement. A Q&A session is included in this program provided by Scott Sandell, the Arizona Chapter Director of the Foundation for Personal Financial Education, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
THEATER AND IMPROV FOR ADULTS Wed | Mar 18 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | MN Come ready to laugh at this high-energy, lowpressure, studio-style improv theater class. We'll play theater games, create original scenes, and develop dynamic characters. TRIVIA "NIGHT" MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE Sat | Mar 7 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | DR Assemble your team (or Hulk smash the questions yourself) at our trivia "night." Light refreshments will be served. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM Tues – Friday | Jan 28 – April 15 10:00am – 3:00pm | RM VITA offers free tax help those who generally make $54,000 or less annually, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited Englishspeaking taxpayers. IRS-certified volunteers from Mesa United Way will provide basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Tues | Mar 24 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | MN Try yoga in a relaxed environment. This session will focus on technique and yoga flow practice. Participants must be able to get up and down off the floor without assistance. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel and strap. Ages 18+.
Book Groups FICTION FOLKS Thurs | Mar 12 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | DR Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens
A NOVEL APPROACH BOOK GROUP Mon | Mar 9 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | RM Educated: A Memoir – Tara Westover
PAGETURNERS BOOK GROUP Thurs | Mar 12 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey – Candice Millard
THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB Thurs | Mar 19 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | RM To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
WHO PICKED THIS BOOK? GROUP Mon | Mar 9 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM Pachinko – Min Jin Lee
family EAST VALLEY NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT Mon | Mar 9 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN Sit back and enjoy a free concert. FUZZY BEARD PUPPET SHOW Tues | Mar 10 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Enjoy music, puppetry, and animations during this show that explores the six pillars of good character.
MAKE IT OR GAME IT! Sat | Mar 28 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy! NOW SHOWING: THE EMOJI MOVIE Fri | Mar 6 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | MN Make your own emoji mask or headband while you journey with Gene, an outcast emoji, across various apps. Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. Rated PG. SPRING FLING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Celebrate the change in seasons with crafts and activities. In the Youth Activity Room the whole family can make paperbag kites, design a DIY bird feeder, and get creative with mixed-media flowers. Family members 12+, stop by THINKspot to make flower crowns and seed bombs.
Library Game Day
† Prerequisite: Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
WITH ARIZONA GAME FAIR
ANDROID BASICS Sat | Mar 21 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | DR Using an Android tablet, Kindle Fire, or smartphone, discover how to change settings, move icons, put your machine to sleep or turn it off, and connect to Wi-Fi. Please plan to bring your device to class.
Sat | Mar 21 | 10:00am – 4:30pm | TS@MN Mesa Public Library is partnering with the Arizona Game Fair to bring you a free day of learning how to play board games in THINKspot. Enjoy these events: CREATE YOUR OWN BOARDGAME 11:00am – 12:00pm and 3:00pm – 4:00pm In this interactive workshop, you and your family will create your very own board game.
DOWNLOADING EBOOKS, MOVIES, MUSIC, AND MAGAZINES† Mon | Mar 23 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | MN Did you know that you can get books, audiobooks, magazines, music, and video 24/7 at mesalibrary.org? In this class, we'll cover how to download material on your ereader, tablet, computer, phone, or other mobile device.
MINIATURE FIGURE PAINTING 1:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 5:00pm Learn to paint miniature figures for tabletop and role-playing games. Bring your creativity and show up a little early as seating is limited.
EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN AND LEARN TO CODE ☑ Mon | Mar 30 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Using puzzles and games, you’ll learn the basics of different coding languages and be able to show off what you’ve created to family and friends.
LEARN HOW TO PLAY ROLE-PLAYING GAMES 1:00pm – 3:00pm Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are not just for adults. Learn how you can play role-playing games with your whole family.
WRITER IN RESIDENCE
Dane McCaslin
HOW TO WRITE BELIEVABLE DIALOGUE Thurs | Mar 5 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | MN Have you ever read (or tried to read) a book that seemed full of endless description and little character interaction? Today’s readers want a realistic reading experience. In this writing workshop you will learn how to bring your characters to life through naturalsounding dialogue. From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting bestselling author and writing coach Dane McCaslin as its very own Writer in Residence. Dane McCaslin is the bestselling author of the Proverbial Crimes series, including A Bird in the Hand, When the Cat’s Away, and You Can Lead a Horse to Water. Dane is a writer, workshop facilitator, and former teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience. Dane is presently working on a new cozy mystery series and has two of the three novels in the works as well as a brand new suspense trilogy.
COmputers & Technology
REDUCING THE BACKSTORY AND JUMPING INTO THE ACTION Thurs | Mar 19 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | MN Bad dates and poorly written books have something in common— too much backstory. Information overload can send even the most dedicated reader scurrying for the safety of hints into a character’s life via dialogue and action, not their entire life story. If you’d like to know how to move from “show” to “tell”, be sure to join us for our last writing workshop with Writer in Residence Dane McCaslin.
CONSULTATION HOURS Writer in Residence Dane McCaslin will hold one-on-one consultation hours to help aspiring authors fine-tune their work. To see available times and book your appointment, visit our sign-up form online. This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
LYNDA.COM OPEN LAB† Tues | Mar 31 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Lynda.com is an online learning platform offering courses in tech, business, and creative skills. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL† Mon | Mar 16 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | MN Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. SMARTPHONE BASICS WITH LYNDA.COM† Tues | Mar 17 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, LinkedIn Learning can help you become a more effective user. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN.
Hotspot
DIGITAL HELP DESK Mondays | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Tuesdays | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Wednesdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@RM Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Saturdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@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.
Check out a book. Then respond to the 2020 Census.
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Premiere Pro 2020 essential training
Monarch haven & reading sanctuary Sat | Mar 28 | 10:00am – 11:30am | RM Help us celebrate the grand opening of the Red Mountain branch's Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary. Mesa Councilmember David Luna will welcome everyone to the space and there will be opportunities to win some great raffle prizes. Younger children can enjoy a storytime in the garden while older children create butterfly crafts.
productivity principles to make time for what's important
freelancing foundations
MAIN LIBRARY (MN) THINKSPOT @ MAIN (TS@MN) 64 E. 1st St.
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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March 2020 Events
social media marketing foundations
Respond to the census online starting in mid-March. We're proud to offer computers and internet access to help make sure you're counted.
All locations are open 9:00am – 10:00am, Monday through Saturday, for self-service.
Check out the newest Lynda.com Courses free with your library card
DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) 2425 S. Dobson Rd.
480-644-3100
RED MOUNTAIN BRANCH (RM) THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN (TS@RM) 635 N. Power Rd. Mesa Express Library (MEL) is temporarily closed due to monsoon storm damage.
Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
How to read this guide: ☑
Registration required
⚙ THINKspot Program
Look for this icon to make and create in THINKspot—a makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries. THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects! To learn more about available equipment and training visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot.
Early Childhood Literacy Look for the Mesa K-Ready symbol for early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs at the library. For more information visit mesakready.org.
family EAST VALLEY NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT Mon | Mar 9 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | MN Sit back and enjoy a free concert. FUZZY BEARD PUPPET SHOW Tues | Mar 10 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Enjoy music, puppetry, and animations during this show that explores the six pillars of good character.
MAKE IT OR GAME IT! Sat | Mar 28 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | MN Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy! NOW SHOWING: THE EMOJI MOVIE Fri | Mar 6 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | MN Make your own emoji mask or headband while you journey with Gene, an outcast emoji, across various apps. Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. Rated PG. SPRING FLING Tues | Mar 31 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Celebrate the change in seasons with crafts and activities. In the Youth Activity Room the whole family can make paperbag kites, design a DIY bird feeder, and get creative with mixed-media flowers. Family members 12+, stop by THINKspot to make flower crowns and seed bombs.
Library Game Day
† Prerequisite: Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
WITH ARIZONA GAME FAIR
ANDROID BASICS Sat | Mar 21 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | DR Using an Android tablet, Kindle Fire, or smartphone, discover how to change settings, move icons, put your machine to sleep or turn it off, and connect to Wi-Fi. Please plan to bring your device to class.
Sat | Mar 21 | 10:00am – 4:30pm | TS@MN Mesa Public Library is partnering with the Arizona Game Fair to bring you a free day of learning how to play board games in THINKspot. Enjoy these events: CREATE YOUR OWN BOARDGAME 11:00am – 12:00pm and 3:00pm – 4:00pm In this interactive workshop, you and your family will create your very own board game.
DOWNLOADING EBOOKS, MOVIES, MUSIC, AND MAGAZINES† Mon | Mar 23 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | MN Did you know that you can get books, audiobooks, magazines, music, and video 24/7 at mesalibrary.org? In this class, we'll cover how to download material on your ereader, tablet, computer, phone, or other mobile device.
MINIATURE FIGURE PAINTING 1:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 5:00pm Learn to paint miniature figures for tabletop and role-playing games. Bring your creativity and show up a little early as seating is limited.
EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN AND LEARN TO CODE ☑ Mon | Mar 30 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Using puzzles and games, you’ll learn the basics of different coding languages and be able to show off what you’ve created to family and friends.
LEARN HOW TO PLAY ROLE-PLAYING GAMES 1:00pm – 3:00pm Role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons are not just for adults. Learn how you can play role-playing games with your whole family.
WRITER IN RESIDENCE
Dane McCaslin
HOW TO WRITE BELIEVABLE DIALOGUE Thurs | Mar 5 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | MN Have you ever read (or tried to read) a book that seemed full of endless description and little character interaction? Today’s readers want a realistic reading experience. In this writing workshop you will learn how to bring your characters to life through naturalsounding dialogue. From January through March, the Mesa Public Library is hosting bestselling author and writing coach Dane McCaslin as its very own Writer in Residence. Dane McCaslin is the bestselling author of the Proverbial Crimes series, including A Bird in the Hand, When the Cat’s Away, and You Can Lead a Horse to Water. Dane is a writer, workshop facilitator, and former teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience. Dane is presently working on a new cozy mystery series and has two of the three novels in the works as well as a brand new suspense trilogy.
COmputers & Technology
REDUCING THE BACKSTORY AND JUMPING INTO THE ACTION Thurs | Mar 19 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | MN Bad dates and poorly written books have something in common— too much backstory. Information overload can send even the most dedicated reader scurrying for the safety of hints into a character’s life via dialogue and action, not their entire life story. If you’d like to know how to move from “show” to “tell”, be sure to join us for our last writing workshop with Writer in Residence Dane McCaslin.
CONSULTATION HOURS Writer in Residence Dane McCaslin will hold one-on-one consultation hours to help aspiring authors fine-tune their work. To see available times and book your appointment, visit our sign-up form online. This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
LYNDA.COM OPEN LAB† Tues | Mar 31 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Lynda.com is an online learning platform offering courses in tech, business, and creative skills. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL† Mon | Mar 16 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm | MN Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. SMARTPHONE BASICS WITH LYNDA.COM† Tues | Mar 17 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, LinkedIn Learning can help you become a more effective user. All you need is a current Mesa Public Library card and PIN.
Hotspot
DIGITAL HELP DESK Mondays | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Tuesdays | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | TS@RM Wednesdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@RM Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Saturdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@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.
Check out a book. Then respond to the 2020 Census.
g! n i n e p O d n a r G
Premiere Pro 2020 essential training
Monarch haven & reading sanctuary Sat | Mar 28 | 10:00am – 11:30am | RM Help us celebrate the grand opening of the Red Mountain branch's Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary. Mesa Councilmember David Luna will welcome everyone to the space and there will be opportunities to win some great raffle prizes. Younger children can enjoy a storytime in the garden while older children create butterfly crafts.
productivity principles to make time for what's important
freelancing foundations
MAIN LIBRARY (MN) THINKSPOT @ MAIN (TS@MN) 64 E. 1st St.
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
☑
March 2020 Events
social media marketing foundations
Respond to the census online starting in mid-March. We're proud to offer computers and internet access to help make sure you're counted.
All locations are open 9:00am – 10:00am, Monday through Saturday, for self-service.
Check out the newest Lynda.com Courses free with your library card
DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) 2425 S. Dobson Rd.
480-644-3100
RED MOUNTAIN BRANCH (RM) THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN (TS@RM) 635 N. Power Rd. Mesa Express Library (MEL) is temporarily closed due to monsoon storm damage.
Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
How to read this guide: ☑
Registration required
⚙ THINKspot Program
Look for this icon to make and create in THINKspot—a makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries. THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects! To learn more about available equipment and training visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot.
Early Childhood Literacy Look for the Mesa K-Ready symbol for early literacy and kindergarten readiness programs at the library. For more information visit mesakready.org.