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This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Parachute Day!

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy parachute activities that the whole family can enjoy. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Enjoy parachute activities that the whole family can enjoy. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Sustainability
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Ready for a new puzzle! Swap a puzzle and get a puzzle. Puzzles for all ages are welcome. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Sustainability
Event Details:

Ready for a new puzzle! Swap a puzzle and get a puzzle. Puzzles for all ages are welcome. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Coloring Club

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be pro...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories songs and literacy-boosting activities.  Birth-5

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories songs and literacy-boosting activities. 

Birth-5

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Family Matinee: The Land Before Time

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month's movie is "The Land Before Time." Rated G

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

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month's movie is "The Land Before Time."

Rated G

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group.

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:15pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Try a new adventure this fall and join us in our next puzzle competition. Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 90 minutes. Find yo...

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games
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Event Details:

Try a new adventure this fall and join us in our next puzzle competition. Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 90 minutes. Find your team members and have 1 person from your team register.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Bike Rodeo

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Families ride or scoot over to the Mesa Public Library to learn safe cycling tips and be fitted for helmets from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. Then...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Families ride or scoot over to the Mesa Public Library to learn safe cycling tips and be fitted for helmets from John Boyd, Injury Prevention Specialist at Phoenix Children’s. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Coloring Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult, Family
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be pro...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

In the area in front of THINKspot at RM.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.

Holiday Storytime at Merry Main Street

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Bike Rodeo

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Families: ride or scoot over to the Dobson Library to learn safe cycling tips and get fitted for helmets by John Boyd, an Injury Prevention Specialist from Phoenix Children’s Hospi...

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

Families: ride or scoot over to the Dobson Library to learn safe cycling tips and get fitted for helmets by John Boyd, an Injury Prevention Specialist from Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Then practice your safety skills on our bicycle rodeo course.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.

Holiday Storytime at Merry Main Street

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.

Holiday Storytime at Merry Main Street

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Mesa Public Library for a special storytime at Merry Main Street that will get the whole family into the holiday spirit. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Holiday Movie Marathon

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

We are showing all the old Christmas classics.  Enjoy warm cocoa and an old movie with your family.

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

We are showing all the old Christmas classics.  Enjoy warm cocoa and an old movie with your family.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Meeting Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family
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 jumbo blocks will be provided...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

All Day
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

Build It to Win It

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a priz...

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Noon Year's Day Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Help us ring in the "Noon Year". Come dressed in your best for a party just for kids. We'll have crafts, dancing and treats. 

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

Help us ring in the "Noon Year". Come dressed in your best for a party just for kids. We'll have crafts, dancing and 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.

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.