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Crafty kids make Valentines at Mesa Library

Bring your kids ages five and up to a free Valentine’s Day craft class sponsored by the Mesa Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kids will be able to make a Valentine’s Day card and basket for someone special. The class will be in the Youth Activity Room at [...]

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Book swapping for teens

Are you tired of repeatedly reading the same books? The Mesa Library is offering teens an opportunity to swap previously read books for New2U books. The “Teen Book Swap” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 64 E. First St. in the Youth Activity Room. [...]

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Ghost hunting at Mesa Libraries

Learn about the science of ghost hunting at the Main Library, 64 E. First Street on Saturday, September 11 and at the Red Mountain Library. The event begins on 11 a.m. to noon. The East Valley Paranormal Society will be talking about their experiences investigating haunted locations in the valley. Video and audio findings and [...]

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Open Mic Night at Mesa Library

Celebrate the spoken word with open mic night at the Mesa Library. Teens ages 13 to 18 can join in the fun of improv, rap, poetry, and acoustical music the first Saturday of each month at the Main Library, 64 E. First Street. The program is currently running and will continue through Saturday, December 4 [...]

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Splashy stories and slobbery sounds at Mesa Library

Get ready for a shower of splashy stories and slobbery sounds for kids of all ages at the Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd. on Wednesday, May 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Program Room. Charlie Williams, a vocal sound impressionist who can imitate all types of sounds from motorized vehicles [...]

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Money matters workshop for women and couples

Women and couples who want to improve their income through better financial strategy can attend a free workshop presented by Dr. Harold Wong. Dr. Wong is a financial columnist for the Arizona Republic and will be at the Main Library, 64 E. First Street on Saturday, May 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. [...]

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Spring Break fun at Mesa Library

Bring your kids down to Red Mountain Library during Spring Break for a week of free fun-filled activities. Starting on Tuesday, March 16 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. it’s “Craft Time for Kids”. Children ages five to 12 can make crafts from wiki stixs and library play-dough. On Wednesday, March 17 from 1 p.m. [...]

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Cowboy poet at Mesa Library

Friends of Mesa Library presents, Cowboy Poetry at the Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd. on Saturday, March 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Author, poet and rancher Mike Dunn, will share his experiences growing up on his grandfather’s Rail “A” Brand Ranch. From riding to herding to sharing stories, Dunn’s history and [...]

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Creepy crawling reptiles at Mesa Library

The Arizona Herpetological Association will be showcasing Arizona native reptiles on Sat., Feb. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd. See, feel and touch live chuckwallas, snakes, and other desert reptiles. The free lecture is followed by a question and answer session. Bring the whole family down [...]

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