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Southwest Shakespeare Presents: Brush Up Your Shakespeare

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Brush Up Your Shakespeare—Join Breona Conrad, Director of Education at Southwest Shakespeare Company, for an interactive discussion and activities about Shakespeare, the importance and impact of his work.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Brush Up Your Shakespeare—Join Breona Conrad, Director of Education at Southwest Shakespeare Company, for an interactive discussion and activities about Shakespeare, the importance and impact of his work.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Storytime on Saturday

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this special Saturday storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but all are welcome.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Teen

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Teen

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Teen

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, January 24, 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations

Saturday, January 24, 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.

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 "Main Library" group

Mini Makers

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, Family

Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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 "Main Library" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

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 "Main Library" group

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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

Computer Basics

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Small Business Series - Using AI in Small Business

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of everyday life - and small businesses stand to gain significantly from its capabilities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of everyday life - and small businesses stand to gain significantly from its capabilities.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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 "Main Library" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Sense the Season: Winter

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Wonder at the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a cozy story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of winter. Ages 3–5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Event Details:

Wonder at the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a cozy story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of winter. Ages 3–5.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Celebrate Groundhog's Day

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Cultural Fashion Show

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween

Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, January 31, 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

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.

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.