This event is in the "Main Library" group America on Screen - Adults Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: America 250, Movie Age Group: Adult Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.This month's feature film is A Patch of Blue (TV-PG). Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 31 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Movie Event Details: Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.This month's feature film is A Patch of Blue (TV-PG). Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, February 3, 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 Feb 3 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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Introduction to Microsoft Excel Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Intermediate/ Advanced Excel Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Intermediate/ Advanced Excel 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how to use absolute references, vlookup, and other techniq Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Library eResources Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Computer Class, Educational Age Group: Adult Learn how to access and use the library’s wide range of free eResources, from eBooks and audiobooks to online learning tools and databases. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Library eResources 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Educational Event Details: Learn how to access and use the library’s wide range of free eResources, from eBooks and audiobooks to online learning tools and databases.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder & FREE Resources Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Adult Join Kelley Keffer, Project Manager, Office of Economic Development City of Mesa to learn about the City's Mesa Builder Program and services. Session will share free resources available to Mesa's small businesses. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder & FREE Resources 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Join Kelley Keffer, Project Manager, Office of Economic Development City of Mesa to learn about the City's Mesa Builder Program and services. Session will share free resources available to Mesa's small businesses.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Puzzle Competition Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Come join the second Inter-City Puzzle Tournament! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Come join the second Inter-City Puzzle Tournament!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group I ♡ Light Up Cards - Adult Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, Instructional Age Group: Adult Create a unique Valentine’s card that lights up using simple paper circuits. Add LEDs and your own creativity to make a glowing message that truly shines. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 4 2026 Wed I ♡ Light Up Cards - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Create a unique Valentine’s card that lights up using simple paper circuits. Add LEDs and your own creativity to make a glowing message that truly shines.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Beginner Sewing Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult Have you been dreaming of learning to sew, but don't know where to start? Learn the basics with librarian Rin! We will go over buttons and settings and do a simple beginner project. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Have you been dreaming of learning to sew, but don't know where to start? Learn the basics with librarian Rin! We will go over buttons and settings and do a simple beginner project.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Learn to Crochet Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group HOTspot Digital Help Desk Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult HOTspot Digital Help Desk: Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assi... View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Coloring Club Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, Family 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Craft 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Learn to Crochet: Evening Session Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet: Evening Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing Age Group: Adult Have you considered tracing your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Duane Roen will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing Event Details: Have you considered tracing your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Duane Roen will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Art Journaling Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Genealogy Consultations Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Educational Age Group: Adult Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story. 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 Local Author Talk: Jill Beissel Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen, Adult Author Jill Beissel presents her latest, a suspenseful, female-driven adventure mystery set in the Arizona wilderness exploring friendship, betrayal, and a deadly treasure hunt. Glitter and Gold is her debut novel. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Jill Beissel 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Author Jill Beissel presents her latest, a suspenseful, female-driven adventure mystery set in the Arizona wilderness exploring friendship, betrayal, and a deadly treasure hunt. Glitter and Gold is her debut novel.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group THINKspot Equipment Q&A Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Equipment Q&A 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group ESL Conversation Class Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Study Room 1 (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Event Details: Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group THINKspot Embroidery Demo Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Adult Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on learning with some of THINKspot’s most exciting and advanced equipment. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Embroidery Demo 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on learning with some of THINKspot’s most exciting and advanced equipment.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group 3D Print Magnets Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Ultimaker S3 (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Age Group: Teen, Adult Learn the basic of 3D printers and create your own magnet design or download a premade design from Thingiverse.com. 3D Print your magnet, then stick a magnetic strip (provided by the library) on the back. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 9 2026 Mon 3D Print Magnets 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Ultimaker S3 (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basic of 3D printers and create your own magnet design or download a premade design from Thingiverse.com. 3D Print your magnet, then stick a magnetic strip (provided by the library) on the back.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Computer Skills Training Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Computer Class Age Group: Teen, Adult Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Computer Skills Training 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Computer Class Event Details: Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Crochet Circle Tuesday, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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 Be Red Cross Ready: Home Fire Safety Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult Be ready to protect your home! In this session, you will gain practical tips to prevent the most common causes of fires, create an escape plan, and make sure your family is prepared. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cancelled Be Red Cross Ready: Home Fire Safety 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Event Details: Be ready to protect your home! In this session, you will gain practical tips to prevent the most common causes of fires, create an escape plan, and make sure your family is prepared.