Mesa Public Library
October 2015 News
Big Book Sale
Fri - Sat | October 16-17 | 9am - 4pm | Main Library
Readers rejoice! Our Big Book Sale is BACK this month! We'll turn the lobby of the Main Library into a bargain-hunting bibliophile's paradise for two whole days. Yessir, we'll have books, audio-books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, magazines, and more! Be sure to come early, the best stuff goes quickly!
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Halloween Boo!
Be sure to wear your costume to these special Halloween storytimes and trick or treat at the library!
Tuesday, Oct 27th, 10:30-11am @ Main Library
Tuesday, Oct 27th, 10:30-11am@ Mesa Express Library
Wednesday, Oct 28th, 10:30-11am @ Dobson Library
Thursday, Oct 29th, 10:30-11:30am @ Red Mountain Library
Like to garden? Use our new seed lending library!
Mesa Public Library and Garden Pool are happy to announce a new seed lending library!
Find out what it's all about at our grand opening celebration.
Seed Library Grand Opening
Saturday, Oct 17th, 12 - 1pm @ Main Library
Mesa Public Library and Garden Pool are happy to announce a new seed lending library! Join us for a reception and ribbon-cutting to celebrate our new joint venture.
Start Your Winter Garden From Seed
Saturday, Oct 17th, 10:30 - 11:30am @ Main Library
Learn which seeds to sow in October to ensure a great winter harvest.
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Do Your Library Thing...On the Light Rail!
Congratulations to our contest winners! Even though our contest is over, keep on doin' your library thing on the light rail. There are lots of things the library offers to keep you occupied on your ride. Stop by The HotSpot to learn how you can download books, audiobooks, music, and magazines to your device.
Don't want to miss out on future library contests? Follow us on Facebook!
P.S. the Main Library is just 0.2 miles from the Main St. & Center St. light rail stop!
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Local & Visiting Authors @ the Library
-Stephanie Jefferson is our featured local author for October. She has written four books in the Princess Kandake series for Tweens.
Chat with Stephanie on:
Saturday, Oct 3rd , 1-3pm @ Main Library.
Saturday, Oct 17th, 1-3pm @ Dobson Library.
Saturday, Oct 24th , 1-3pm @ Red Mountain Library.
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-Peggy Bishop, author of Secrets of Organization, and Leslie Ann Wood, author of Bullied But Not Beaten: Years of Torment and Threats of Murder Reveal Ways to Combat Bullying will be sharing a book signing event.
Saturday,Oct. 10th, 1-3pm @ Red Mountain Library.
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-Walt Christophersen, author of A Temporary European and By Ship, Train, Bus, Plane & Sometimes Hitchhiking , will appear for a book signing on:
Saturday, Oct. 17th, 1-3pm @ Red Mountain Library.
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October Featured Events
Flash Bach with cellist Zuill Bailey @ Main Library
See one of the premiere cellists in the world, ZUILL BAILEY, when he gives a pop-up performance of Bach compositions! His rare combination of celebrated artistry and technical wizardry as well as his engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought after and active cellists today. Don’t miss this free performance!
Presented by Mesa Arts Center in partnership with Mesa Public Library.
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2015, 11:00 AM
64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ, United States
THINKspot 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate our 2nd Anniversary with a "Day of Making!" Learn how to use our new digital sewing machines; you can make an item for yourself, and one for a local child in need with materials on hand. Learn about our 3D printer, studio, and other technology available for your use. Lynda.com demos at 2:30 and 3:30 will introduce you to this great free online tool for learning. Light refreshments (and other surprises!) will be provided.
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015, 01:00 PM
THINKspot @ Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205
Read Across The Globe @ Red Mountain Library
It's part of Read Across the Globe ,helping people experience the joy of reading and the importance of literacy. And don't forget to check out some books and read at home too
Monday, Oct 19, 2015, 10:00 AM
635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, United States
Read Across the Globe Special Storytime @ Mesa Express Library
Join us to for a story, music, and a craft when local author Dave Harper reads his book entitled Barnaby Bellows the Big Blue Bear. This special story time supports Read Across the Globe, a volunteer undertaking meant to shine the light on literacy around the world. Join us in raising literacy awareness and be counted in reaching a world record of the most children being read to in one day. Ages 3-5.
Monday, Oct 19, 2015, 10:30 AM
Mesa Express Library, South Power Road, Mesa, AZ, United States
Financial Workshop: Investing Basics
Financial Workshop: Investing Basics*
Mon | Oct 5 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | DR
Mon | Oct 26 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | MN
Learn the basics of Investing. The first 25 registered attendees will receive a free book.
Monday, Oct 5, 2015, 06:00 PM
2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ, United States
Sour Grapes of Wrath @ Red Mountain Library
Come find out who-dun-it at this presentation of Sour Grapes of Wrath murder mystery interactive performance. Please arrive by 5:00pm - when the library closes. The program will start soon after, and last until 7:30pm. Don't forget to come dressed in your finest Wine Country attire! This program will have adult content including talk of a murder and adult situations.
Friday, Oct 23, 2015, 05:00 PM
635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, United States
Mesa Public Library
A world of information and ideas within reach of every resident.
With four great branches to serve you!
Main Library
64 E. 1st St., Mesa AZ, 85201
Dobson Ranch Branch
2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa AZ 85202
Red Mountain Branch
635 N. Power Rd., Mesa AZ 85205
Mesa Express Library
2055 S. Power Rd. Suite 1031, Mesa, AZ 85209
Email: virtuallibrarian@mesaaz.gov
Website: mesalibrary.org
Phone: 480-644-3100
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