This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group A Visit with Mrs. Claus Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Mesa Express Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Dec 6 2025 Sat A Visit with Mrs. Claus 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Beloved children's performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Bike and Scooter Rodeo Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Families can ride or scoot over to the library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Bike and Scooter Rodeo 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Lobby (RM) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Educational Event Details: Families can ride or scoot over to the library for a fun and educational morning! Get fitted for a free bike helmet and learn safe cycling tips from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Pass the Plate Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: Children, School Age Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 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. Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, December 10, 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 View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am 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
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: Children, 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM 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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Gingerbread House STEAM Challenge Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Using graham crackers, frosting, and a variety of candies, builders design and construct sweet gingerbread houses. Participants will be provided with supplies and guidelines to follow to meet the building challenges. Ages 8-12. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Gingerbread House STEAM Challenge 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using graham crackers, frosting, and a variety of candies, builders design and construct sweet gingerbread houses. Participants will be provided with supplies and guidelines to follow to meet the building challenges. Ages 8-12. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mini Piñata Ornaments Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Cut tissue paper into festive fringe, then add glue and ribbon to create an ornament that celebrates the Latin American tradition of piñatas. Suitable for ages 5-12. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Mini Piñata Ornaments 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Cut tissue paper into festive fringe, then add glue and ribbon to create an ornament that celebrates the Latin American tradition of piñatas. Suitable for ages 5-12. 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Let's Play! Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills. A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out. Ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Let's Play! 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Join us for a morning of guided play. Join your young child in a meaningful play experience that will enhance a variety of skills. A materials kit with the corresponding theme will be available for check out. Ages 3-5.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Bob's Free Bikes Donation Drop-off Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Special Program Age Group: Children, School Age, Family Has your child outgrown their bike? Is that old bike taking up valuable space? Donate it to Bob’s Free Bikes! Bob’s Free Bikes provides bicycles to children (18 and under) in the greater Phoenix metro area who might not otherwise have one. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Bob's Free Bikes Donation Drop-off 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children, School Age, Family Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Has your child outgrown their bike? Is that old bike taking up valuable space? Donate it to Bob’s Free Bikes! Bob’s Free Bikes provides bicycles to children (18 and under) in the greater Phoenix metro area who might not otherwise have one.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Book Birthdays Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads Age Group: Children Each month, we will create crafts themed to a book that is celebrating its "bookish birthday"! View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Birthdays 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads Event Details: Each month, we will create crafts themed to a book that is celebrating its "bookish birthday"!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Pinecone Bird Feeder Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: Children, Family Practice sustainability and repurpose a pinecone into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Ages 5+. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Pinecone Bird Feeder 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Practice sustainability and repurpose a pinecone into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Ages 5+.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Art Cart Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, School Age Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to create your own art or join in on the theme. This month’s theme: winter forest. Ages 8+ View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to create your own art or join in on the theme. This month’s theme: winter forest. Ages 8+ 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group 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 View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Baby Lapsit 9:30am–10:00am 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
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dignity Health Oral Screenings for Children Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Health Age Group: Children Dignity Health will be onsite to provide free oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Dignity Health Oral Screenings for Children 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Children Program Type: Health Event Details: Dignity Health will be onsite to provide free oral screenings for children with their licensed dental hygienists.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Arizona Science Center Presents Really Cool Science Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Age Group: Children, Family Take a break from the Arizona heat to learn about solids, liquids and gasses while observing some of the coolest liquid nitrogen experiments with the Arizona Science Center! View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Arizona Science Center Presents Really Cool Science 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Take a break from the Arizona heat to learn about solids, liquids and gasses while observing some of the coolest liquid nitrogen experiments with the Arizona Science Center!
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: Children, 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM 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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu A Visit with Mrs. Claus 2:00pm–3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Holiday Cardmaking Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Family Celebrate the season at a family-friendly workshop where kids and families create handmade holiday cards to keep or donate. The event supports early literacy, creativity, and community giving. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Holiday Cardmaking 3:00pm–3:45pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Celebrate the season at a family-friendly workshop where kids and families create handmade holiday cards to keep or donate. The event supports early literacy, creativity, and community giving.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Reindeer Games Obstacle Course 10:00am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Cartoons and Pajamas Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, All Ages Put on your pajamas and kick off Winter Break with a variety of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Cartoons and Pajamas 5:30pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Put on your pajamas and kick off Winter Break with a variety of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.