This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Teen Anime and Manga Club Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment Age Group: Teen Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. This month we'll discuss anime and manga we will watch / read at upcoming meetings. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Teen Anime and Manga Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment Event Details: Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. This month we'll discuss anime and manga we will watch / read at upcoming meetings.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group I Love Light Up Cards - Teens Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, Instructional Age Group: Teen Create a unique Valentine’s card that lights up using simple paper circuits. Add LEDs and your own creativity to make a glowing message that truly shines. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 5 2026 Thu I Love Light Up Cards - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Create a unique Valentine’s card that lights up using simple paper circuits. Add LEDs and your own creativity to make a glowing message that truly shines.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Puzzle Competition Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main Program Type: Games Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Inter-City Puzzle Tournament – Main LibraryFour Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Inter-City Puzzle Tournament – Main LibraryFour Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Coloring Club Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, Family Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own. Card-making materials will also be provided.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Learn to Crochet: Evening Session Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Adult Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet: Evening Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Craft Storytime: Galaxy in a Jar Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Early Childhood Join us for a special space story and hands-on craft time. Children will make a colorful galaxy jar to keep! View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Craft Storytime: Galaxy in a Jar 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join us for a special space story and hands-on craft time. Children will make a colorful galaxy jar to keep!
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Tinkering For Toddlers Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability Age Group: Early Childhood A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Tinkering For Toddlers 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability Event Details: A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years. 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 Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing Age Group: Adult Have you considered tracing your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Duane Roen will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Writing Workshop: Getting Started with Family History Research (Part 2) 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational, Writing Event Details: Have you considered tracing your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Duane Roen will share some readily available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Special Program Age Group: Adult The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program 10:00am–2:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Program Event Details: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Toddlertime 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Art Journaling Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.
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. Register Now 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 "THINKspot at Main" group Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult, All Ages Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages.
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. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Cancelled 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 "Gateway Library" group Artemis II Launch Party Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational, STEAM Age Group: Children, School Age Artemis II is set to launch on 2/6/2026. Come join us as we learn about space, Artemis II's mission, and the events leading up to the launch. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Artemis II Launch Party 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Artemis II is set to launch on 2/6/2026. Come join us as we learn about space, Artemis II's mission, and the events leading up to the launch.
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.