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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main 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: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
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.

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main 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: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
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.

Feeding America Kids Cafe logo

Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Health
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Event Details

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

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

Event Details

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

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Wednesday, June 17, 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.

Dino Crew Entertainment at Main

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Join Dino Crew at the library for the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join Dino Crew at the library for the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun.

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 Basics

Wednesday, June 17, 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.

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the basics of Google Sheets.

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.

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the basics of Google Sheets.

Dino Crew Entertainment at Main

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Join Dino Crew at the library for the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join Dino Crew at the library for the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun.

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.

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main 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: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main 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: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Feeding America Kids Cafe logo

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Health
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

As You Wish mugs with blue painted dinosaur and a yellow and green book.

As You Wish Pottery Mug Painting

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Step-by-step instructional painting of a 12-ounce mug. Mugs will be brought back to As You Wish to be kiln-fired, and library staff will contact participants when the mugs are ready to be picked up.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step-by-step instructional painting of a 12-ounce mug. Mugs will be brought back to As You Wish to be kiln-fired, and library staff will contact participants when the mugs are ready to be picked up.

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Generative Writing Workshop

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adult

This workshop will examine different approaches for brainstorming, outlining, and beginning to draft a story.

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

This workshop will examine different approaches for brainstorming, outlining, and beginning to draft a story.

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Mesa Celebrates 250: Juneteenth Craft

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Family

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about Juneteenth and make a craft to celebrate this important holiday.

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

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about Juneteenth and make a craft to celebrate this important holiday.

Super Gaming Tournament

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Jump into the action and show off your gaming skills. Join us for exciting gameplay and friendly competition. Bring a friend, pick a console, play a game, and show off your gaming skills.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Jump into the action and show off your gaming skills. Join us for exciting gameplay and friendly competition. Bring a friend, pick a console, play a game, and show off your gaming skills.

Local Author Fair

Local Author Book Fair--Children's and Young Adult Authors

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Family

This fair will feature books for children and young adults.  Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person. 

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Family
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

This fair will feature books for children and young adults.  Meet our local writers and discover your next great read or a gift for your favorite person. 

Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors.

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Saguaro 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: Saguaro 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.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, June 20, 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+.

Hamilton movie poster. Hamilton is in large, white lettering with a black, five-pointed star behind it. The top point being Hamilton, his arm up in the air and his index finger pointing up.

America on Screen - Adults

Saturday, June 20, 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 Hamilton (PG-13). 

Runtime - 2 hours.

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 Hamilton (PG-13). 

Runtime - 2 hours.

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Monday, June 22, 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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main 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: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
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.