☑
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Mon | Dec 5 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel, including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
☑
HAVE A MOVIE MARATHON
Download the Kanopy app to stream movies or check out 10 DVDs at a time!
MAKE A PLAYLIST
Download MP3s and stream holiday music with Freegal.
GET OUTSIDE
Check out one of our hiking kits, croquet sets or sports equipment from the Stuffbrary.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED EXCEL Mon | Dec 12 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | DR Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn 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 with Microsoft Excel is required.
HOTSPOT DIGITAL HELP DESK Thursdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RM Sat | Dec 10, 24 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MN Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. COMPUTER BASICS Wednesdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | MN If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics is the place to start! Laptops and mice are provided for the first 11 persons, but you are welcome to bring your own device. Dec 7 – Navigating Email Dec 14 – Mousing Skills Dec 21 & 28 – Typing Skills
USING LIBRARY APPS TO DOWNLOAD EBOOKS Tues | Dec 6 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | DR Learn how to use the Libby and CloudLibrary apps to download ebooks and audiobooks from the Library to your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your library card, device, email address, and password. If you are using a Kindle, please bring your Amazon account information.
Download magazines with the Libby or PressReader app!
GET TRAINED ON THINKSPOT EQUIPMENT
VISIT A MUSEUM
Check out a Culture Pass and get two free tickets to a participating cultural institution.
DONATE DAY! BOOK DONATION DRIVE Sat | Dec 3 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | RM Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without leaving your car! Volunteers will be on hand at the Red Mountain Library to unload your donation. Can’t make it? Visit mesalibrary.org/donate to learn more about drop-off times.
Make a music video, take on a 3D printing or woodworking project, learn to sew and more in
LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR Sat | Dec 3 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | RM Meet local writers and discover your next great read or holiday gift. Every genre of literature—mysteries, science fiction, thrillers, westerns, children’s books— will be represented.
HOLIDAY HOURS
LEARN TO COOK
Explore cuisines from around the world with our collection of cookbooks, or bake a cake with our novelty cake pans!
START A GARDEN
Get 3 seed packets per month from our Seed Libraries.
GET CRAFTY
Create personal and heartwarming gifts using ideas from books or magazines!
MAIN LIBRARY (MN) AND THINKSPOT @ MAIN 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 All locations are open 9:00am – 10:00am, Monday through Saturday, for self-service.
DOBSON RANCH LIBRARY (DR) THINKSPOT COMING SOON! 2425 S. Dobson Rd.
480-644-3100
RED MOUNTAIN LIBRARY (RM) AND THINKSPOT @ RED MOUNTAIN 635 N. Power Rd.
Indicates registration required. Visit mesalibrary.org or call to register. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE:
☑ Registration required ⚙ THINKspot Program
Look for this icon to make and create in THINKspot—a makerspace inside the Main and Red Mountain libraries (and coming soon to Dobson Ranch!). THINKspot has the technology and equipment for all your projects. To learn more about available equipment and training visit mesalibrary.org/thinkspot.
Need a library card? Scan this code to apply online!
Library Card Application mesalibrary.org/getacard
Sat | December 24 | CLOSE AT 1:00PM Mon | December 26 | CLOSED Sat | December 31 | CLOSE AT 5:00PM Mon | January 2 | CLOSED
This newsletter is recyclable. For recycling information, visit mesarecycles.org