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Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Bookmobile Stop: Skyline Park

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Reading Readiness Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for pre- and beginning reading activities, stories, and songs. Ages 4+

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for pre- and beginning reading activities, stories, and songs. Ages 4+

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

American Red Cross Logo

Hands-Only CPR

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Be ready to save a life! In this session, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a quick and effective way to respond during a cardiac emergency by calling 9-1-1 and starting chest compressions right away.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health, Instructional
Event Details:

Be ready to save a life! In this session, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a quick and effective way to respond during a cardiac emergency by calling 9-1-1 and starting chest compressions right away.

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.

Bookmobile Stop: Greenfield Park

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Mario Kart with the Read Runner

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age

Start your engines and race on over to the Read Runner for a Mario Kart showdown! Kids are invited to grab a controller and zoom through colorful courses while playing Mario Kart with friends.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Start your engines and race on over to the Read Runner for a Mario Kart showdown! Kids are invited to grab a controller and zoom through colorful courses while playing Mario Kart with friends.

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

America 250: I Survived the Past: 1900-1959

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot Patio (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft, Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: THINKspot Patio (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational
Event Details:

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

Vinyl Records

Classic Album Discussion Group

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music. 

March: Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music. 

March: Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Apps Rules!

Graphic Design Studio - Adult

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.

Intro to the Laser Cutter: USA Magnet

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to operate our Glowforge laser cutter and make your own patriotic magnet in honor of our country's 250th birthday this year.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to operate our Glowforge laser cutter and make your own patriotic magnet in honor of our country's 250th birthday this year.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Thread, a bobbin, shears, and a tape measure on a piece of cloth.

Sewing - for Adults

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Please note we cannot accommodate large groups at this event. If you have a large group, please email us at mploutreach@mesaaz.gov and we will be happy to discuss alternate arrangements.

Slow Stitching

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Event Details:

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Medicare 101: Educational Seminar

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Computer Skills Training

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.