HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS Look for more seasonal fun throughout the children's and teen section!
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HALLOWEEN HIJINKS: CRAFTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Wed | Oct 30 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN Get the whole family in the trick-or-treat mood with haunting crafts everyone will enjoy. HALLOWEEN HIJINKS: SPINE-TINGLING STEAM Wed | Oct 30 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Get in the Halloween spirit with hairraising Halloween-themed activities.
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NOW SHOWING: CASPER Tues | Oct 29 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | MN Watch this friendly ghost attempt to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a paranormal expert while his nasty ghost uncles wreak havoc. Universal Pictures. Rated PG.
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SEW INTO HALLOWEEN Sat | Oct 19 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Add some flair to your Halloween costume! Learn how to sew your own masks or alter your costume. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.
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STOP, DROP, AND CRAFT Thurs | Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | TS@RM Make some spooky crafts for Halloween. Inspiration and materials will be provided.
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SPECIAL FX MAKE-UP WORKSHOP Wed | Oct 9 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | TS@MN Learn techniques for awesome last minute Halloween makeup, fake wounds, scars and other cool creative professional looking special effects makeup on a budget. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Ages 12+.
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HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Saturdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | 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, firstserved basis.
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COMPUTER AND INTERNET BASICS Mon | Oct 7 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | TS@MN If you are new to using computers and the internet and want to build basic skills, this class is for you. Join us and practice using a mouse and keyboard, navigating between websites, and searching for information online.
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YOUTUBE AND SPOTIFY BASICS Mon | Oct 28 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | TS@MN Discover music, podcasts, and popular videos using these free streaming music platforms. You can share music with your friends and discover what music currently has them tapping their feet.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Mon | Oct 7 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Explore the foundations of Microsoft Excel including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
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INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL Mon | Oct 21 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
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ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL Mon | Oct 28 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | DR Conquer advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniques. Proficiency in Intermediate Microsoft Excel is required.
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CODE COMMANDERS Mon | Oct 7, 21, 28 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | MN Wednesdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm | RM Thursdays | 4:00pm – 5:30pm | DR Code Commanders is a weekly series that challenges and builds its young users' understanding of how coding works. Ages 8-12.
THEATER THURSDAY Thurs | Oct 3, 17 | 3:00pm – 3:45pm | MN Play theater games, act out iconic scenes, and have a great time as a family at this high-energy, low-pressure theater class. Presented by professional theater actor/ teacher Breona Conrad. MAKE IT OR GAME IT Sat | Oct 26 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Stop by for a craft and games for the whole family!
NOW SHOWING: ALADDIN Sat | Oct 5 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | MN A street rat pursues the princess of Agrabah with the help of a powerful genie who can grant him three wishes. His primary opponent is a malevolent sorcerer who serves as the city's grand vizier and the chief advisor to the Sultan. Walt Disney Pictures. Rated PG. MAGIC THE GATHERING FOR BEGINNERS Sat | Oct 26 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | TS@MN Join us in THINKspot as we cast some spells and battle wizards and creatures playing Magic the Gathering. No experience necessary to join and it is a great way to learn the game or improve your skills. We have limited supplies so feel free to bring your own cards.
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EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN AND LEARN TO CODE Mon | Oct 28 | 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.
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BOOOOOOOOOK DONATION DRIVE Sat | Oct 26 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | MN Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without even leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Main Library to unload your donation. One hundred percent of the proceeds from our used book sales stay with the library to support programs and services. Visit mesalibrary.org/donate to learn more about how your donations help Mesa Public Library.
Gear up for Gardening! J.A. JANCE BOOK TALK AND SIGNING Wed | Oct 2 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Ms. Jance will discuss Sins of the Fathers, her newest addition to the J. P. Beaumont series. With more than 20 million copies of her books in print, J.A. Jance is the perennially bestselling author of four well-loved mystery series. Her books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation.
FAMILY EVENTS EAGLE PROJECT UNVEILING Sat | Oct 19 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM Boy Scout Carter Jensen unveils his Eagle Project, a shelving unit where patrons can display original books, zines, and works of art. During the debut, uniformed Boy Scouts from Troop 999 will be answering questions about their organization and the huge undertaking of an Eagle Project. Art supplies will be provided so guests can create something beautiful for our new display!
October Events
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HAUNTING LIGHT AND SHADOW Sat | Oct 12 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Come to the library for an interactive shadow and light room inspired by Meow Wolf and other immersive art experiences. Drop in anytime from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
SEWING FOR BEGINNERS: HALLOWEEN BAG Wed | Oct 9 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | TS@MN Join us while we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month we will be making a Halloween bag. In this crafty program we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm!
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ESCAPE ROOM: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH Oct 19 | 11:00am – 4:00pm | DR Oct 21 through 24 | 3:00pm and 5:00pm | MN Prince Prospero, in the midst of a deadly plague, has summoned a thousand hale and light-hearted friends and retired to the deep seclusion of one of his castellated abbeys. With the pestilence raging outside the castle walls, Prospero has prepared a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence, but will the stone walls of his fortress be enough to keep the masque of death from infiltrating his party? Visit the seven elaborate chambers and escape the red death before the clock of ebony strikes midnight! Registration is required. Ages 14+.
CRAFT NIGHT: HALLOWEEN Thurs | Oct 17 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Teens and adults are invited to craft Halloween and fall-themed decor.
Computers, Coding, and Technology
All Mesa Public Library branches will close Monday, October 14, for staff training.
FIC KOEPP, D. A wild and terrifying adventure about three strangers who must work together to contain a highly contagious, deadly organism.
FIC BOND, G. A mysterious lab. A sinister scientist. A secret history. Prepare to have your mind turned Upside Down in this thrilling prequel to the hit show Stranger Things.
JUV FIC BEATTY, R. In 1900, the shapeshifting guardian of North Carolina's Biltmore estate faces deceptively dark and terrifying forces that make her question her own senses and whom she can trust.
YA FIC DARKE, J.A. When they wake one morning to find their guide's tent empty, the Wilderness Warriors discover their terrifying journey is only just beginning.
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) Closed indefinitely due to storm damage
FIC HUNT, L. A Puritan woman goes missing deep in the woods of colonial New England, and soon must face the supernatural horrors that her people had only imagined up until then.
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Look for this icon to find programs hosted by 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
GREAT OUTDOORS: THE ART OF ATTRACTING MONARCHS AND OTHER BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR GARDEN Sat | Oct 5 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Laura Miller, a Southwest Monarch Study citizen scientist and board member, will discuss how to attract Monarchs and other butterfly species to your garden. Donna DiFrancesco, City of Mesa Conservation Coordinator, will speak about the new Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary under construction at the Red Mountain Library. GROWING FRUIT TREES IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN Tues | Oct 29 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN Growing fruit trees in a city is significantly different from growing them in a rural area. Experienced fruit tree grower Steve Sheard discusses how to avoid common mistakes when planting fruit trees in the low desert, when and how to plant, and how to manage your trees through irrigation and fertilization so they survive their first summer. GROWING ROSES IN THE ARIZONA CLIMATE Tues | Oct 15 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | MN October is the perfect time to start thinking about how you can grow and care for roses in your desert garden. Join Master Rosarian Steve Sheard of the Mesa-East Valley Rose Society as he presents an overview on rose gardening in our Arizona climate, selection, planting and maintenance.