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Baby Lapsit

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Read Around the Storywalk™

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Come for a special edition of Read Around the StoryWalk™ as we experience To Walk the Sky: How the Iroquois Steelworkers Helped Build the Empire State Building.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come for a special edition of Read Around the StoryWalk™ as we experience To Walk the Sky: How the Iroquois Steelworkers Helped Build the Empire State Building.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, 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: Computer Class, 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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Campfire Stories

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

(No fires will be present.)

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

(No fires will be present.)

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational, 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: Educational, 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Science is Magic with Dr. T Rex

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Step into a world where science meets sorcery as the Mesa Public Library welcomes the one and only Dr. T.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Step into a world where science meets sorcery as the Mesa Public Library welcomes the one and only Dr. T.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Music Under the Stars

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a magical evening as we welcome a gifted violinist for a serene outdoor performance beneath the night sky.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a magical evening as we welcome a gifted violinist for a serene outdoor performance beneath the night sky.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

President's 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 President's 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 President's Day.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Radical Reptiles Live!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Get ready for a wild and educational adventure as Radical Reptiles slithers into the Mesa Express Library!

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild and educational adventure as Radical Reptiles slithers into the Mesa Express Library!

Campfire Stories

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

(No fires will be present.)

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. 

(No fires will be present.)

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Reference
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Reference
Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Outdoor STEAM

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Her War, Her Words: Women Who Helped Win World War II

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Adult

Discover the extraordinary and often untold stories of the women who played critical roles during World War II.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Discover the extraordinary and often untold stories of the women who played critical roles during World War II.

Heroes of the Great War: The Harlem Hellfighters

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Documentary in the Park as we present The Harlem Hellfighters’ Great War, a powerful film highlighting the extraordinary true story of the 369th Infantry Regiment—an African American unit whose bravery and resilience helped sh

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Join us for Documentary in the Park as we present The Harlem Hellfighters’ Great War, a powerful film highlighting the extraordinary true story of the 369th Infantry Regiment—an African American unit whose bravery and resilience helped sh

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Photo of the desert with colorful flowers and cacti

Arizona Game and Fish Presents: Desert Tortoise

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Explore the world of desert tortoises with a fun and interactive presentation from Arizona Fish and Game!

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Explore the world of desert tortoises with a fun and interactive presentation from Arizona Fish and Game!

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

Toddlertime

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Indigenous Peoples Stories

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family

Join storyteller Tate Walker for a powerful and engaging program centered on the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join storyteller Tate Walker for a powerful and engaging program centered on the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.