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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

Picture of Live Concert

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

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?
Art supplies and paint brushes

Painting to Music

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way.

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

Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

picture of many crochet hooks in a line

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.

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.

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.

Teacher at blackboard, writing out math equations.

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

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

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Sewing machine foot sewing plaid fabric

Sewing Class and Social

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.

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

Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.

Vinyl Records

Classic Album Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music. 

May: IV by Led Zeppelin

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

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music. 

May: IV by Led Zeppelin

Nutrition for the Family

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!

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

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, May 21, 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...

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.

Nanibaa Beck headshot

Arizona Humanities Presents: Grounded: Creating with Land in Contemporary Native American Art

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Can we think of a 21st century Arizona through expressions of place inherent in Arizona’s Indigenous arts? In this presentation, Nanibaa Beck focuses on the representation of place that Indigenous artists in Arizona are making in their art.

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

Can we think of a 21st century Arizona through expressions of place inherent in Arizona’s Indigenous arts? In this presentation, Nanibaa Beck focuses on the representation of place that Indigenous artists in Arizona are making in their art.

Family Disney Trivia

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Family

Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!

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

Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween
LEGO Club:

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

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Games, STEAM

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual
Description:

All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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.