TEEN BOOK CLOUD Ebooks, graphic novels, videos, and audiobooks for teens. TUMBLEBOOKS Animated, talking online picture books for children.
All locations are open 9:00am – 10:00am, Monday through Saturday, for self-service. ☑
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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.
What can you do with a library card? • Check out up to 35 items at a time • Download books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music • Get a Culture Pass (free tickets to participating local museums) • Check out nontraditional "stuff" (seeds for your garden, cake pans, hiking kits, etc.)
• Start your own book group with one of our Book Group Kits • Use the library computers • Get personalized reading recommendations • Access Lynda.com for lessons in business, software, technology and creative skills • ...and so much more!
☑ Registration required
⚙ THINKspot Program
Look for this icon to find programs hosted by THINKspot—a
makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries.
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.
Friendly staff always willing to help.
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Plus: all month long you can replace a lost card or choose a new design for free!
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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
This month, the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind you of the benefits of having a library card. Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Maricopa County is eligible for a free library card with us. Already have a card? Tell a friend what you love about the library and encourage them to sign up.
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A makerspace that cultivates innovation by providing access to resources and training. It's an inclusive community where creativity, engagement, and opportunity thrive. We have the technology and equipment for all your projects: 3D Printers, X-Carve CNC routers, sewing machines, photo/video studio, and more! Ages 12+ can complete training and then reserve equipment. To learn more visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot.
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
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RB DIGITAL 30K+ unlimited-access audiobooks — no holds! Full color, digital magazines and comics.
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HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | TS@RM Saturdays | 10:00am – 11:00am | TS@RM Download ebooks, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader. Get one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
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PONGALO Spanish language telenovelas and translated movies.
How pleasant and very helpful the people at the desk are if you have a question or two!
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OVERDRIVE (aka Greater Phoenix Digital Library) Huge selection of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and movies.
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EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN AND LEARN TO CODE ☑ † Mon | Sept 30 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | DR Learning to code isn’t as hard as you think. Using puzzles and games, you’ll learn the basics of different coding languages.
FREEGAL Stream commercial-free music and download 5 free mp3s a week. Choose from 9 million songs. THE GREAT COURSES Online courses taught by award-winning experts.
The Mesa Public Library is one of my favorite places! The staff is amazing! I anticipate their new release movies, and of course the great selection of books, audio books, computers and resources. The Summer Reading Program is the joy of my summer!
EMAIL BASICS † Mon | Sept 30 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | TS@MN Learn how to sign up for, send, and manage an email account.
"GREETINGS FROM..." GREEN SCREEN PHOTOS FOR BEGINNERS ☑ Wed | Sept 18 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | TS@MN Didn't get a summer vacation? Fake it with a green screen photo using The Studio at THINKspot. We'll teach you how to take pictures and use the iMac to make quality green screen photos. Why go overseas when you can visit THINKspot instead? Ages 12+.
LYNDA.COM OPEN LAB ☑ † Tues | Sept 17 | 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. Come jump start your learning!
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CLOUD LIBRARY Download popular titles of ebooks and audiobooks.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET BASICS Mon | Sept 16 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | TS@MN If you are new to using computers and the internet and want to build basic skills, this class is for you. Practice using a mouse and keyboard, navigating between websites, and searching for information online.
GMAIL WITH LYNDA.COM ☑ † Tues | Sept 24 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM In this class, you can create a Gmail account and learn how to send and manage email messages. Please bring a cell phone that will accept a text code verification from Google.
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ACORN TV Television and film from Britain and beyond.
ANDROID BASICS † Sat | Sept 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 bring your own Android device.
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MAKE IT OR GAME IT! Sat | Sept 28 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Drop in for a craft and games the whole family will enjoy!
LIBRARY APPS
HOLIDAY HOURS Mon | Sept 2 | CLOSED
† Prerequisite: Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
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CARDBOARD CREATIONS Tues | Sept 17 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | MN If you have visited the Main Library and marveled at our amazing cardboard decorations, don't miss this chance to learn how to make your own! Create and take home a fantastic cardboard creation with step-by-step instructions from Gabe, library assistant and cardboarder extraordinaire.
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THEATER THURSDAYS Thurs | Sept 5, 19 | 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.
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ESCAPE ROOM: ESCAPE FROM AZKABAN ☑ Tues | Sept 3 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm | MN You and your companions have been imprisoned in Azkaban and must discover how to counteract the dementors’ power before time runs out! Visit our signup page to reserve your time slot. Open to all ages.
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The audiobooks are invaluable to me. With a vision problem, I never believed I'd have the opportunity to read as I did before this happened. Now I'm "reading" more than at any previous time in my life. Thank you! What a joy!
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