This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Spring Festival Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Spring Festival 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family Program Type: Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program Event Details: Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Yoga & Me Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: School Age Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Yoga & Me 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Registration Required Event Details: Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Games Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) 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 "Gateway Library" group Pass the Plate Monday, April 13, 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 Apr 13 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Recycled Wind Spinner Craft Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: School Age Get creative and transform an old CD into a wind spinner using beads, gemstones, and paint. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Recycled Wind Spinner Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Get creative and transform an old CD into a wind spinner using beads, gemstones, and paint.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: School Age, 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 "Mesa Express Library" group Outdoor STEAM Tuesday, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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 "Main Library" group Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: The Little Red Hen Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Age Group: School Age In celebration of America 250 the library is hosting the Great Arizona Puppet Theaters presentation of The Little Red Hen. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: The Little Red Hen 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: In celebration of America 250 the library is hosting the Great Arizona Puppet Theaters presentation of The Little Red Hen.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Machine: Impossible Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Age Group: School Age Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Machine: Impossible 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: School Age Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesday Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day! Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tween Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that honor America's favorite past time, as well as Jackie Robinson Day! Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesday Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day! 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: Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that honor America's favorite past time, as well as Jackie Robinson Day! Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Trading Card Game Club Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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 "Gateway Library" group Yoga and Me Series Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: School Age, Tween Young Flow Yoga offers a playful yoga session for young visitors, using movement, balance, and confidence-building to teach calm strategies and mindfulness. In this 60-minute class, children learn poses they can use every day. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Yoga and Me Series 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Educational, Health Registration Required Event Details: Young Flow Yoga offers a playful yoga session for young visitors, using movement, balance, and confidence-building to teach calm strategies and mindfulness. In this 60-minute class, children learn poses they can use every day. 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 "Gateway Library" group Space Adventures at Gateway Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Bike and Scooter Rodeo Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age 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 "Gateway Library" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bike and Scooter Rodeo 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age 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. 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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Yoga & Me Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: School Age Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Yoga & Me 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Registration Required Event Details: Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks Saturday, April 18, 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 Apr 18 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 Seed Bombs at the Read Runner! Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Bookmobile Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age Kids will get hands-on at the Read Runner as they make seed bombs using soil, clay, and seeds. This fun, slightly messy activity introduces young gardeners to plants, pollinators, and caring for the environment. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Seed Bombs at the Read Runner! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Kids will get hands-on at the Read Runner as they make seed bombs using soil, clay, and seeds. This fun, slightly messy activity introduces young gardeners to plants, pollinators, and caring for the environment.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group STEAMers Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gateway Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: School Age Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Flubber View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Flubber
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: School Age, 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age Let's get loud at the library! Try out a variety of different musical instruments including guitars, drums, synthesizers and more. Ages 3+ View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Musical Instrument Petting Zoo 12:30pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age Program Type: Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Let's get loud at the library! Try out a variety of different musical instruments including guitars, drums, synthesizers and more. Ages 3+
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Art Cart Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, Tween 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: National Unicorn Day! Ages 8+ View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Art Cart 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween 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: National Unicorn Day! 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Change-A-Maze Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability Age Group: School Age Turn a shoebox into a fun maze toy. Change the paths and challenge your friends! View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Change-A-Maze 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability Event Details: Turn a shoebox into a fun maze toy. Change the paths and challenge your friends!
This event is in the "Main Library" group Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Tween This is a live, interactive Acts of Science connected event delivered by scientists and SciStarter educators. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Event Details: This is a live, interactive Acts of Science connected event delivered by scientists and SciStarter educators.
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Mason Jar Beehives for Earth Day Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: Sustainability Age Group: School Age Celebrate Earth Day with a creative, hands-on activity! Kids will make their own Mason Jar Beehives while learning why bees are so important to our planet. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Mason Jar Beehives for Earth Day 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: Sustainability Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day with a creative, hands-on activity! Kids will make their own Mason Jar Beehives while learning why bees are so important to our planet. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.