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.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group STEAMers Monday, May 18, 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: Galaxy Painting View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 18 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: Galaxy Painting
This event is in the "Main Library" group Cartoons and Pajamas Tuesday, May 19, 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 19 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 20, 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 20 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 20, 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 20 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 20, 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 20 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 "Mesa Express Library" group Bubble Mania Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mesa Express Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Celebrate the end of the school year with a burst of bubbly fun at the Mesa Express Library! Join us for Bubble Mania, an exciting program filled with giant bubbles, floating bubble clouds, and hands-on bubble activities for kids and families. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Bubble Mania 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Celebrate the end of the school year with a burst of bubbly fun at the Mesa Express Library! Join us for Bubble Mania, an exciting program filled with giant bubbles, floating bubble clouds, and hands-on bubble activities for kids and families. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Space Adventures at Gateway Saturday, May 23, 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 May 23 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: School Age, Family Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Family Disney Trivia Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: School Age, Family Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions! View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Family Disney Trivia 1:30pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Big Green Monster Storytime Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Storytime Age Group: School Age, Family Help us tell the monster to go away as we read Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. Join in the fun as the silly monster appears piece by piece, and together we’ll use our voices to send it away. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Big Green Monster Storytime 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Storytime Event Details: Help us tell the monster to go away as we read Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. Join in the fun as the silly monster appears piece by piece, and together we’ll use our voices to send it away.
This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Virtual Reality Music Game Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bookmobile Program Type: Games Age Group: School Age Step up to the Read Runner and try the exciting virtual reality game Beat Saber! In this fast-paced rhythm game, players use VR controllers to slice through glowing blocks to the beat of energetic music. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group May 26 2026 Tue Virtual Reality Music Game 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: School Age Program Type: Games Event Details: Step up to the Read Runner and try the exciting virtual reality game Beat Saber! In this fast-paced rhythm game, players use VR controllers to slice through glowing blocks to the beat of energetic music.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Lunch at the Library Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment, Health Age Group: School Age, Family Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Health Event Details: Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. 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 "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, May 27, 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 27 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 27, 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 27 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 I Survived the Past: 2000s Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational Age Group: School Age, Tween Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Cancelled I Survived the Past: 2000s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational Event Details: Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Family Movie Night Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: School Age, Tween Bring the entire family and watch Toy Story in the library. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to get comfy. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Family Movie Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Movie Event Details: Bring the entire family and watch Toy Story in the library. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to get comfy. 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Lunch at the Library Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment, Health Age Group: School Age, Family Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Health Event Details: Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Desert Watercolors with Pink Puddle Studio Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, Tween Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. Registration Required. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 30 2026 Sat Desert Watercolors with Pink Puddle Studio 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. Registration Required.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Lunch at the Library Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment, Health Age Group: School Age, Family Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Health Event Details: Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. 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 "Main Library" group Summer Movie Night Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: School Age Beat the heat with a prehistoric themed movie! This week, we'll be watching Ice Age (rated PG, run time 1 hour 22 minutes). View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Summer Movie Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Movie Event Details: Beat the heat with a prehistoric themed movie! This week, we'll be watching Ice Age (rated PG, run time 1 hour 22 minutes).
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Lunch at the Library Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment, Health Age Group: School Age, Family Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Health Event Details: Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. 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.