KIDS

FIRST 5 PAGES BOOK CLUB

Mon | Mar 27 | 4:00pm – 4:30pm | MN

We’ll read the first five pages of the book of the month and follow up with a related activity. This month we will be reading File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents by Lemony Snicket and solving secret codes! Ages 6-11.

HAPPILY EVER CRAFTER

Thurs | Mar 30 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN

Stop by the Youth Activity Room to hear a story and make a craft. All crafts will include recycled materials that you can find around your own home. Ages 4-9.

LEGO® CLUB

Sat | Mar 4 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | RM

Mon | Mar 6, 20 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Sat | Mar 18 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR

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

LET’S PLAY!

Sat | Mar 4, 18 | 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: LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE

All day | Mar 1-18 | RM

If you have a burning question for Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, now is your chance to ask! This activity will be available at the Red Mountain children’s desk March 1-18. Children can pick up “their mail” at the desk beginning March 31. Ages 4-7.

LITTLE CRAFTERS

Wed | Mar 8, 22 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN

Create pieces of art using different types of techniques and mediums. Be prepared to get a little messy! Ages 3-8.

STEAM AT THE LIBRARY

Wed | Mar 1, 15 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN

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

Mar 1- Chromatography

Mar 15 - Amelia Earhart

Parenting

other challenges, calming techniques and preparing for school readiness. This series is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 5 years.

COVER TO COVER CLUB ☑

March 4 - April 15 | All Locations

Mesa Public Library is partnering with In-N-Out for the Cover to Cover Club. Children ages 4 to 12 will receive a reading log to keep track of the books they read. Read five books to earn a voucher for free hamburger or cheeseburger at any In-N-Out location! Ask staff for more information.

AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME

Fri | Mar 3, 17 | 10:00am – 10:30am | MN Learn about the people and animals of various countries with songs, stories, maps, and crafts. Ages 3-7.

Mar 3 - China

Mar 17 - Haiti

BABY LAPSIT

Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | DR

Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | MN

Wednesdays | 9:30am – 10:00am | RM

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

DESIGN TIME STORYTIME

Sat | Mar 11, 25 | 10:00am – 11:00am | MN

Explore the creative process of art and design through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-6.

K-CODE STORYTIME

Tuesdays | 11:15am – 12:00pm | MN

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.

LITERACY THRU DRAMA WITH MESA ARTS CENTER

Fri | Mar 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am | DR

Fri | Mar 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am | MN

Fri | Mar 24 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | RM

Bring picture books to life by going on an imaginative adventure in this drama-focused storytime. Children will deepen early literacy skills as they explore magical worlds, problem-solve, and become characters in the story. Presented by Mesa Arts Center.

PLANT A SEED STORYTIME

Tues | Mar 21 | 10:00am – 10:30am | RM

We’ll read a story about how seeds grow, then we’ll plant a seed for you to take home and grow for your very own. Ages 3-5.

PRESCHOOL LAB

Fri | Mar 10 | 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.

Storytimes

Mondays | 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 | Mar 16 | 10:00am – 10:30am | RM

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