Space Adventures at Gateway

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next.

Writer in Residence Consultations

12:00pm–2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

ESL Conversation Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you.

Family Disney Trivia

1:30pm–2:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!

How to Hobby: Sourdough

2:00pm–3:30pm
Gateway Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

America on Screen - Adults

2:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Movie
Event Details:

Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.

This month's feature film is Everything Is Illuminated (PG-13). 

Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.

Building Blocks Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Games, STEAM

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

RPG at the Library - Adult

3:30pm–4:45pm
THINKspot at Main
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons®  with an experienced player.  Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.