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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 4 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 5 2026 Tue Cartoons and Pajamas 6:00pm–7:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 6 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 6 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 6 2026 Wed Trading Card Game Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 7 2026 Thu Collages 4:00pm–5:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Board Game Time 3:30pm–4:15pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Arizona Museum of Natural History Presents Dinosaur Day 10:30am–11:30am 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Family Matinee: Tangled 1:00pm–2:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Let's Get Messy: Slime 2:00pm–3:00pm 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+ View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Calm Down Jars 3:30pm–4:30pm 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! View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Monday Nights at Main! 4:15pm–5:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group May 12 2026 Tue Outdoor STEAM 3:30pm–4:15pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Walk in Wednesday Presents: Red, White, and Blue Lanterns 2:00pm–3:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Trading Card Game Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Pixel Video Game Character Bingo 4:00pm–5:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 16 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Learn with Aloha 11:00am–12:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group May 18 2026 Mon Outdoor STEAM with the Read Runner 3:00pm–3:45pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Painting to Music 3:30pm–4:30pm 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.