This event is in the "Main Library" group Let's Play! Friday, December 26, 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 26 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, December 30, 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 30 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Noon Year's Day Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, Family Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll decorate hats, make noise makers, and have treats. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll decorate hats, make noise makers, and have treats. 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.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Noon Year's Day Storytime Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Come to the Mesa Express Library for a special New Years Eve Storytime and STEAM project. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to the Mesa Express Library for a special New Years Eve Storytime and STEAM project. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Noon Year's Day Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, Family Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll have party hats, noise makers, and plenty of other surprises. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Celebration 11:30am–12:15pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Help us ring in the "Noon Year" with a party just for kids! Who says you need to stay up until midnight to celebrate? We'll have party hats, noise makers, and plenty of other surprises.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, School Age, Family We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children, School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Sensory Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Disclaimer(s) IBCCES Autism Certified The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us. 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 Jan 7 2026 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, January 7, 2026 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 Jan 7 2026 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 "Main Library" group Toddler Time Thursday, January 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Toddler Time Thursday, January 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. 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 Storytime on Saturday Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Storytime on Saturday 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Donut Miss a Donut Storytime with Officer Lopez Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Join Officer Lopez and Ms. Amy for a special storytime filled with songs, rhymes, donut-themed stories, and (of course) donuts!Ages 3–6. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Donut Miss a Donut Storytime with Officer Lopez 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Officer Lopez and Ms. Amy for a special storytime filled with songs, rhymes, donut-themed stories, and (of course) donuts!Ages 3–6. 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 Sensory Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Disclaimer(s) IBCCES Autism Certified The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us. 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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Pass the Plate Monday, January 12, 2026 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 Jan 12 2026 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 Main" group Tween Gaming Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tween Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.! Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Tween Gaming 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.! Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Pajama Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 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 Jan 12 2026 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Snowscape Diorama Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: Children Create a 3D snowman village scene by combining new and repurposed materials. Use items like cotton balls, felt scraps, buttons, and cardboard to craft your perfect snowman village. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Snowscape Diorama 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Create a 3D snowman village scene by combining new and repurposed materials. Use items like cotton balls, felt scraps, buttons, and cardboard to craft your perfect snowman village.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Baby Lapsit Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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 Jan 14 2026 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, January 14, 2026 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 Jan 14 2026 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 "Main Library" group Toddler Time Thursday, January 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Toddler Time Thursday, January 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am 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.