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Outdoor Crafts

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a unique craft inspired by the great outdoors. This month's craft is stick wind chimes. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Create a unique craft inspired by the great outdoors. This month's craft is stick wind chimes. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.

Craft supplies

Light Up Firefly Craft

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Transform a plastic egg into a firefly that lights up. Ages 6+.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Transform a plastic egg into a firefly that lights up. Ages 6+.

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo is a musical theatre troupe. Join us for their new Spring production.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo is a musical theatre troupe. Join us for their new Spring production.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

K-Code

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
K-Code Storytime:

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.  

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.

 

tiara on a table

Princess Party

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

All are welcome to dress up and meet princess's.  We will have crafts to enhance your royal attire. Supplies are limited 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

All are welcome to dress up and meet princess's.  We will have crafts to enhance your royal attire. 

Supplies are limited 

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

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

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.

Quirky Art

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Paint and create your own unique, quirky masterpiece. No experience required. Limited supplies. Ages 8-12. 

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

Paint and create your own unique, quirky masterpiece. No experience required. Limited supplies. Ages 8-12. 

3 teen girls acting in a play, with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo is a musical theatre troupe. Join us for their new Spring production.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

East Valley Children's Theatre Bravo is a musical theatre troupe. Join us for their new Spring production.

5 children telling jokes with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

EVCT Junior Jokesters

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  EVCT Jr. Jokesters is an improv theatre troupe for kids ages 8-13 years, directed by Jamie Gilbert...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.

Craft-in Movie: Alice in Wonderland

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come watch Alice in Wonderland (rated G) and do themed crafts.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Movie
Event Details:

Come watch Alice in Wonderland (rated G) and do themed crafts.

5 children telling jokes with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

East Valley Children's Theatre Junior Jokesters

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  EVCT Jr. Jokesters is an improv theatre troupe for kids ages 8-13 years, directed by Jamie Gilbert...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for an amusing time of unscripted storytelling and buffoonery.  

5 teens participating in improv, with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

EVCT On the Spot

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.  

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.

5 chilren acting in a play with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo off to the right.

East Valley Children's Theatre Express Acting Troupe

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

EVCT Express is an acting troupe for kids ages 8-16, directed by Jamie Gilbert. Each semester, students devise a new short play and tour it around the East Valley. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

EVCT Express is an acting troupe for kids ages 8-16, directed by Jamie Gilbert. Each semester, students devise a new short play and tour it around the East Valley. 

Showers & Flowers Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Event Details:

Come enjoy a storytime and craft all about raindrops, flowers, and growing gardens.  Ages 3-5. 

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

Come enjoy a storytime and craft all about raindrops, flowers, and growing gardens.  Ages 3-5. 

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RPG at the Library - Adult

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
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 w...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
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.

 

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

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

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.

5 teens participating in improv, with the East Valley Children's Theatre's logo to the right.

East Valley Children's Theatre On the Spot

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

We make the funnies happen.  EVCT On the Spot is an improv theatre troupe for teens directed by Aaron Blanco.  Each semester, students develop and rehearse skills to tour improvised performances around the East Valley.  

Summer Storytime at the Orange Monster

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet Miss Jere in front of the Orange Monster at the Eastmark's Great Park for a special storytime about summer. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Meet Miss Jere in front of the Orange Monster at the Eastmark's Great Park for a special storytime about summer. 

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

K-Code

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
K-Code Storytime:

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.  

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Instructional

K-Code Storytime introduces basic coding concepts to families through songs, stories, games, and interactive plugged and unplugged activities. Ages 3-5.

 

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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.

Coyote Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Local Author Jeremy Koehn is back to read his newest book. Come listen to the story and play fun games afterwards.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Local Author Jeremy Koehn is back to read his newest book. Come listen to the story and play fun games afterwards.