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This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Pass the Plate

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
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. 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: 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 "Main Library" group

Cartoons and Pajamas

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an evening of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age.

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

Put on your pajamas and enjoy an evening of cartoons! We'll be showing a variety of modern and retro kid's shows great for any age.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: 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

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
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, 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Collages

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Create a collage using recycled magazines and books. Ages 6-11.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Create a collage using recycled magazines and books. Ages 6-11.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Board Game Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.

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

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Arizona Museum of Natural History Presents Dinosaur Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen

Kick off the Summer Reading program with the Arizona Natural History Museum and learn all things Dinosaurs.  While you are at it sign up for the summer reading program. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading program with the Arizona Natural History Museum and learn all things Dinosaurs.  While you are at it sign up for the summer reading program. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Matinee: Tangled

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movie
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month we will showing Tangled. 

Rated PG.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month we will showing Tangled. 

Rated PG.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Games

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Let's Get Messy: Slime

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Art Cart

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age

Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+ 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's craft: Sock puppets. Ages 6+ 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Calm Down Jars

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Create a calming, swirly, glittery jar to help relax your mind. Ages 6+. Supplies are limited.  

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

Create a calming, swirly, glittery jar to help relax your mind. Ages 6+. Supplies are limited.  

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Monday Nights at Main!

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family

Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for fun creation with Perler Beads!

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

Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for fun creation with Perler Beads!

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Outdoor STEAM

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: 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

Walk in Wednesday Presents: Red, White, and Blue Lanterns

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Mesa Celebrates 250! Make your own red, white, and blue lantern to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Decorate it with stars and add your own creative flair, then take it home to display proudly. Supplies provided while they last.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates 250! Make your own red, white, and blue lantern to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Decorate it with stars and add your own creative flair, then take it home to display proudly. Supplies provided while they last.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Pixel Video Game Character Bingo

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Come join us for a game of Minecraft Bingo! 6-12.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us for a game of Minecraft Bingo! 6-12.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

THINKspot Comic Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Learn with Aloha

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Join Learn with Aloha for a story told through Hula and Polynesian dance! Enjoy a lively demonstration and performances that bring the story to life, while learning about Polynesian culture through movement and music.

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

Join Learn with Aloha for a story told through Hula and Polynesian dance! Enjoy a lively demonstration and performances that bring the story to life, while learning about Polynesian culture through movement and music.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

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 "Bookmobile" group

Outdoor STEAM with the Read Runner

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

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

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Painting to Music

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way.

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

Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way.

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.