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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

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

Art Journaling

Friday, May 15, 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.

Registration Required
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 "Red Mountain Library" group

America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Local Author Talk: Judith Redline Coopey

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Local Author Judith Redline Coopey will talk about her book called Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Local Author Judith Redline Coopey will talk about her book called Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult
ESL Conversation Class:

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational

Learn English and meet new friends! Practice basic English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

East Valley New Horizons Senior Orchestra

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join the New Horizon Orchestra at our Spring Celebration, just in time for Memorial Day.  Join us before the heat sends us into the Summer's long days.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Join the New Horizon Orchestra at our Spring Celebration, just in time for Memorial Day.  Join us before the heat sends us into the Summer's long days.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Junk Journaling

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Learn what junk journaling is, how you can start it, and how this combination of journaling and crafting can help reduce stress, support emotional well-being, and promote a sense of accomplishment.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Learn what junk journaling is, how you can start it, and how this combination of journaling and crafting can help reduce stress, support emotional well-being, and promote a sense of accomplishment.

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

Sewing with Your Machine

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Did you inherit or purchase a sewing machine that’s been sitting unused at home?
Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you inherit or purchase a sewing machine that’s been sitting unused at home?
This event is in the "Main Library" group

Authoring Home: Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano Literary History

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Writing
Age Group:
Adult

This presentation focuses on two early twentieth-century Arizona authors, Refugio Savala (Yoeme-Mexican) and Mario Suárez (Chicano), and details how their respective literary journeys and published works helped give voice to people not otherwise r

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Writing
Event Details:

This presentation focuses on two early twentieth-century Arizona authors, Refugio Savala (Yoeme-Mexican) and Mario Suárez (Chicano), and details how their respective literary journeys and published works helped give voice to people not otherwise r

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

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, 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.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, 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 "Main Library" group

Writer in Residence Consultations

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Reference
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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference

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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Computer Skills Training

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
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-along

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a guided crochet-along where we’ll work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece, while learning together.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along where we’ll work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece, while learning together.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Medicare 101

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health, Instructional
Event Details:

Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Worth the Hype?: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Worth the Hype? is a book club where buzzy books meet our critical thinking skills. Each month, we dive deep into a trendy or award-winning read and ask the ultimate question: was it really worth the hype?

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Worth the Hype? is a book club where buzzy books meet our critical thinking skills. Each month, we dive deep into a trendy or award-winning read and ask the ultimate question: was it really worth the hype?

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Let's Eat! for Adults

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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

Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Make Your Masterpiece: Watercolor

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
THINKspot Patio (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: THINKspot Patio (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.

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 "Mesa Express Library" group

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Reference
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...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Reference

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.