This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: Tween, Teen If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed.
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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Book Page Flowers Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: Tween Come make a flower out of book pages. Ages 8-12. Sustainability: This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in... View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Book Page Flowers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Tween Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Come make a flower out of book pages. Ages 8-12. This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Seed Bombs Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Sustainability Age Group: Tween, Teen Celebrate Earth Day by making seed bombs. Ages 8-18. Sustainability: This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in... View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Seed Bombs 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Sustainability Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day by making seed bombs. Ages 8-18. This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
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 "THINKspot at Main" group Tween Makers Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Tween Learn about art and chemistry as we paint with homemade puffy paint. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tween Makers 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Learn about art and chemistry as we paint with homemade puffy paint.
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 "Gateway Library" group America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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! View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 4:00pm–5:00pm 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! Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Tall Tales: Paul Bunyon Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: America 250, Writing Age Group: School Age, Tween Let's compare different versions of the Tall Tale, Paul Bunyan. Afterwards, we will write our own tall tale. Ages 8-12. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Tall Tales: Paul Bunyon 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Writing Event Details: Let's compare different versions of the Tall Tale, Paul Bunyan. Afterwards, we will write our own tall tale. Ages 8-12.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Yoga and Me Series Wednesday, April 22, 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 22 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 Compose a Movie Theme Workshop Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Educational Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween This interactive workshop guides you through the process of composing a movie theme song with hands-on instruction provided by Sticks and Tones! Learn how to use different software to layer sounds and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Compose a Movie Theme Workshop 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: This interactive workshop guides you through the process of composing a movie theme song with hands-on instruction provided by Sticks and Tones! Learn how to use different software to layer sounds and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Game On Gateway: Unplug and Play Board Games Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Games Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen Don’t be bored, play a board game! Join us for an open-play board game afternoon where kids and families can relax, play, and connect. We’ll provide the games—you bring the fun. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Game On Gateway: Unplug and Play Board Games 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen Program Type: Games Event Details: Don’t be bored, play a board game! Join us for an open-play board game afternoon where kids and families can relax, play, and connect. We’ll provide the games—you bring the fun. 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 KPop Party Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Age Group: School Age, Tween It’s a monster hunting party, K-pop-style at the library! Join us for karaoke, music, crafts and more. Costumes encouraged. Ages 6+ View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue KPop Party 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Event Details: It’s a monster hunting party, K-pop-style at the library! Join us for karaoke, music, crafts and more. Costumes encouraged. Ages 6+ 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Entertainment, Games Age Group: Tween, Teen If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Walk-In Wednesdays Wednesday, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group Create like a Famous Artist Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age, Tween Create like a professional artist! Using pastels, we will recreate Vincent Van Gogh's famous paintings. Ages 8-12. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Create like a Famous Artist 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft Event Details: Create like a professional artist! Using pastels, we will recreate Vincent Van Gogh's famous paintings. Ages 8-12.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group App Artist Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, STEAM Age Group: Tween Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 30 2026 Thu App Artist 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Tween Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group A Far-Off Galaxy Watch-A-Long Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Tween, Teen Join us for a galactic movie experience. Each month, we will be working our way through the Stars Wars movies in order of the release date. This month, we will be watching Attack of the Clones (PG). Ages 8-18. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 4 2026 Mon A Far-Off Galaxy Watch-A-Long 4:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a galactic movie experience. Each month, we will be working our way through the Stars Wars movies in order of the release date. This month, we will be watching Attack of the Clones (PG). Ages 8-18.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group App Artist Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Educational, STEAM Age Group: Tween Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 5 2026 Tue App Artist 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.
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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Mother's Day: Paint a 3D Printed Flower Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult Learn the basics of 3D printing by watching a 3D printer in action, then paint a pre-made flower. These flowers would make a lovely gift for Mother's Day on May 10th. Ages 8+. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 7 2026 Thu Mother's Day: Paint a 3D Printed Flower 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of 3D printing by watching a 3D printer in action, then paint a pre-made flower. These flowers would make a lovely gift for Mother's Day on May 10th. Ages 8+.
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. View Details 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.