Event List

Filters
Age Group
Library Branch
Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
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.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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)

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

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Join us for a special nighttime storytime, complete with songs, rhymes, games, and a bedtime story. Ages 3-6. 

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

Join us for a special nighttime storytime, complete with songs, rhymes, games, and a bedtime story. Ages 3-6. 

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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)

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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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)

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.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

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

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Mrs. Santa Claus

A Visit with Mrs. Claus

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Family

Get into the holiday spirit at the library with a very special guest—Mrs. Claus! She’ll be here to share festive stories and sing cheerful songs.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit at the library with a very special guest—Mrs. Claus! She’ll be here to share festive stories and sing cheerful songs.

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.

Snow Much Fun!

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Let it snow! Join us for a flurry of snowy stories, chilly songs, and hands-on fun as we make our own pretend snow to play with. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let it snow! Join us for a flurry of snowy stories, chilly songs, and hands-on fun as we make our own pretend snow to play with. Ages 3-5.

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

Tinkering For Toddlers

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Age Group:
Early Childhood

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Reindeer Games Obstacle Course

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Jump into the fun with a reindeer obstacle course! Create a simple reindeer antler headband and then tackle a zippy obstacle course designed just for younger kids. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Jump into the fun with a reindeer obstacle course! Create a simple reindeer antler headband and then tackle a zippy obstacle course designed just for younger kids. Ages 3-5.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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.