This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Genealogy Consultations Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Educational Age Group: Adult Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Genealogy Consultations 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story. 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 Storytime on Saturday Saturday, February 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Storytime on Saturday 10:00am–10:30am 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Local Author Talk: Jill Beissel Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen, Adult Author Jill Beissel explores why treasure hunts and hidden secrets remain such enduring storytelling devices, and how physical quests often mirror emotional reckoning. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Jill Beissel 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Author Jill Beissel explores why treasure hunts and hidden secrets remain such enduring storytelling devices, and how physical quests often mirror emotional reckoning.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Shred Day Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Program Type: Special Program Age Group: Adult Get your sensitive documents shredded for free by ProShred®. You can bring paper, file folders, hanging files, notepads, and junk mail (Limit 4 standard-size bankers’ boxes) to this drive-thru event. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Shred Day 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Get your sensitive documents shredded for free by ProShred®. You can bring paper, file folders, hanging files, notepads, and junk mail (Limit 4 standard-size bankers’ boxes) to this drive-thru event.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group THINKspot Equipment Q&A Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Teen, Adult If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Equipment Q&A 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.
This event is in the "Main Library" group ESL Conversation Class Saturday, February 7, 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+. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group ESL Conversation Class Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Study Room 1 (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Event Details: Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Children, School Age, Family We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children, School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group THINKspot Embroidery Demo Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Instructional Age Group: Adult Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on learning with some of THINKspot’s most exciting and advanced equipment. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Embroidery Demo 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on learning with some of THINKspot’s most exciting and advanced equipment.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group A Far-Off Galaxy Watch-A-Long Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: All Ages Join us for a galactic movie experience. Each month, we will be working our way through the Stars Wars movies in order of the release date. This month, we will be watching The Empire Strikes Back (PG). All ages welcome. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat A Far-Off Galaxy Watch-A-Long 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a galactic movie experience. Each month, we will be working our way through the Stars Wars movies in order of the release date. This month, we will be watching The Empire Strikes Back (PG). All ages welcome.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Building Blocks Club Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Games, STEAM Age Group: School Age, Family 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. Ages 5-12. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games, STEAM Event Details: 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. Ages 5-12. 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 "Gateway Library" group Sensory Storytime Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, Storytime Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Sensory Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood Program Type: Educational, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement. Disclaimer(s) IBCCES Autism Certified The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us. 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Mini Makers Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Educational, STEAM Age Group: Early Childhood Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Mini Makers 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Toddlertime Monday, February 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group 3D Print Magnets Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Ultimaker S3 (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Age Group: Teen, Adult Learn the basic of 3D printers and create your own magnet design or download a premade design from Thingiverse.com. 3D Print your magnet, then stick a magnetic strip (provided by the library) on the back. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 9 2026 Mon 3D Print Magnets 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Ultimaker S3 (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basic of 3D printers and create your own magnet design or download a premade design from Thingiverse.com. 3D Print your magnet, then stick a magnetic strip (provided by the library) on the back.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Baby Lapsit Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Baby Lapsit: Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Baby Lapsit 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Toddlertime Monday, February 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Toddlertime 11:00am–11:30am 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Computer Skills Training Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Computer Class Age Group: Teen, 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Computer Skills Training 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Computer Class 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 "Bookmobile" group Bookmobile Stop: Sousa Elementrary Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: All Ages View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Sousa Elementrary 1:30pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Paper Folding Fortune Finders and Heart Shaped Notes Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Craft Age Group: School Age Learn the art of origami as we create fortune finders and heart shaped notes in time for Valentine's Day. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Paper Folding Fortune Finders and Heart Shaped Notes 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: Craft Event Details: Learn the art of origami as we create fortune finders and heart shaped notes in time for Valentine's Day.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Pass the Plate Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, Health Age Group: Children, School Age Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 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. Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Tween Gaming Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tween Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.! Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Tween Gaming 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Children, Tween Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your friends and join in the fun with Switch Games like Super Smash Bros.! Open to tweens between the ages of 8-12.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Movie Rewind: 10 Things I Hate About You Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen Join us for movies from the 90's and early 2000's. We will be watching 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13). View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Movie Rewind: 10 Things I Hate About You 4:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Age Group: Teen Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for movies from the 90's and early 2000's. We will be watching 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13).
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group A Novel Approach Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Outreach Services Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adult Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. Meeting Date Title/ Author View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Feb 9 2026 Mon A Novel Approach 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Services Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. Meeting Date Title/ Author