family events Now showing movies at the library
MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH Fri | Jun 7 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | RM Take a trip through the Hundred Acre Wood with Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang in this animated classic. Walt Disney Pictures. Rated G.
SPACE JAM Fri | Jun 14 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Michael Jordan joins forces with the Looney Tunes in a quest to win a high-stakes basketball game against a group of outerspace creatures. Warner Bros. Rated PG.
DINO CREW: BRINGING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT Wed | Jun 19 | 2:00pm – 2:45pm | MN Wed | Jun 19 | 3:00pm – 3:45pm | MN This interactive program will be a roaring good time for all ages! Dinosaurs will be brought to life as presenters entertain the audience with prehistoric trivia and education. There will be two back-to-back sessions due to space constraints, please plan to attend only one.
MAKE IT OR GAME IT Thurs | Jun 13, 20, 27 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN Stop by for craft and games for the whole family! Jun 13 - Constellation Greeting Cards Jun 20 - DIY Alien Spaceships Jun 27 - Straw Rockets TAIKO DRUMMING WITH EILEEN MORGAN Fri | Jun 21 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Explore a new culture through Eileen Morgan's exciting performance and interactive lecture showcasing mesmerizing Taiko drums—beautiful bamboo wind and unique percussion instruments of Japan, China, Koreas, and Vietnam.
FAMILY STEM NIGHT: FLOAT YOUR BOAT Tues | Jun 25 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DR Plan and build a boat that can stay afloat while holding cargo.
THEATER DAY CAMP PRESENTS: #REALTALK Sat | Jun 29 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | RM The participants of Red Mountain's "Monologues and Scenes" Theater Day Camp have written, cast, directed, and produced a full-length show entitled #RealTalk. In this performance, they will present the results of all their hard work. Following the performance, the cast will host an audience Q&A. Bring the whole family and get ready to applaud!
MAGICAL UNICORN PARTY Sat | Jun 29 | 10:00am – 11:00am | RM Add some sparkle to your day by joining us for a magical unicorn party! Enjoy a far-out storytime, create some unicorn art, and compete against your family in some otherworldly games.
THE LITTLE RED HEN Thurs | Jun 13 | 10:30am – 11:15am | RM Thurs | Jun 13 | 11:30am – 12:15pm | RM Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents a singalong retelling of the classic story The Little Red Hen! Who will help the Little Red Hen with all the work it takes to get wheat made into bread?
FAMILY GAME NIGHT Tues | Jun 11 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | DR Choose from a variety of card and board games, from the newest to age-old classics.
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WATER DAY Wed | Jun 26 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Grab your towel, bathing suit, and sunscreen, and join us for water games and activities. The program room will be open for a cool-down space in case of high temperatures.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET BASICS Thurs | Jun 6 | 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. Join us and practice using a mouse and keyboard, navigating between websites, and searching for information online. OVERDRIVE AND THE GREATER PHOENIX DIGITAL LIBRARY Tues | Jun 25 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM Learn how to use the Overdrive app to download ebooks, audiobooks, and more from the Greater Phoenix Digital Library to your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your device, email address, and password. If you are using a Kindle, also bring along your Amazon account information.
THINKspot
Collaborate, innovate, explore, and learn in THINKspot—a workspace and makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries. THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects! Look for TS@MN and TS@RM to find THINKspot events.
To learn more, visit: mesalibrary.org/thinkspot 3D DIGITAL DESIGN Thursdays | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | TS@RM Want to build a castle or create your own magic wand? The library has the tools for you. Learn how to create 3D designs in Tinkercad and watch your idea come to life with our 3D printers! 3D Design and Printing: 621.988
LYNDA.COM OPEN LAB Tues | Jun 18 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | TS@RM What do you want to learn today? Meet Lynda.com, an online learning platform offering nearly 6000 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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K-CODE STORYTIME Mondays | 10:00am – 10:45am | RM Tuesdays | 11:15am – 12:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:00am | DR Introduces basic coding concepts for families through songs, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5. CODE COMMANDERS Mondays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@MN Wednesdays | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | TS@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.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Registration required
*Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information. 480-644-3100 MAIN LIBRARY (MN) THINKSPOT @ MAIN (TS@MN) 64 E. 1st St.
RED MOUNTAIN BRANCH (RM) THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN (TS@RM) 635 N. Power Rd.
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TWITTER BASICS Mon | Jun 24 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | TS@MN This class will introduce you to the social media network Twitter, walk you through creating a new account, and review common Twitter practices and etiquette.
DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) 2425 S. Dobson Rd.
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Coding develops logic and problem-solving skills which extend beyond technology. Mesa Codes offers programs geared toward various age groups to introduce this critical foundation at an early age and continually build on it.
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MUPPETS FROM SPACE Sat | Jun 1 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Space: it's not as deep as you think. Help us kick off our spacethemed summer with this classic family movie. Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Rated G.
CRAIG DAVIS MAGIC AND JUGGLING SHOW Wed | Jun 19 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Wed | Jun 26 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN The Craig Davis Magic and Juggling Show is an amazing program packed with magic, juggling, and a parrot!
MARK CARTER SCIENCE Wed | Jun 12 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | DR Mark Carter will use a variety of scientific devices to demonstrate static electricity, with a big finale at the end! All demonstrations are 100% safe for all ages.
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, first-served basis.
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LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART Fri | Jun 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | MN The heroes of Bricksburg reunite to face a new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space! Warner Bros. Rated PG.
CRAFTY CODE NIGHT: IT'S A-MAZE-ING Wed | Jun 12 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | TS@MN The family that codes together grows together! In this maze-themed program, you'll experiment with hands-on unplugged and digital coding activities and complete a coderelated craft to take home.
Computers and Technology
MESA EXPRESS LIBRARY (MEL) 2055 S. Power Rd., Ste. 1031 (Entrance 5)
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Where to find related books 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
Sat | Jun 1 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR, MN, RM Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with us! Stop by to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and make some out of this world crafts. What's summer reading? Earn points by reading, attending library programs, and finding secret codes like the one hidden in this newsletter. You'll win prizes as you reach 250, 500, and 750 points. Hit 1,000 points and choose a free book! Sign up at the library or read20az.com