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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Teen Anime and Manga Club

Thursday, May 7, 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. 

Cancelled
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 event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group
3D printing rules

Let's 3D Print an Arizona Keychain - Teen

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

Participants will have fun designing a multi-colored Arizona Keychain, while learning the basics of how 3D printing works.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Instructional
Event Details:

Participants will have fun designing a multi-colored Arizona Keychain, while learning the basics of how 3D printing works.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Funityfit: DanceFitness

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

A balanced mix of dance choreography and fitness training, designed to be inclusive, expressive, and empowering.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health
Event Details:

A balanced mix of dance choreography and fitness training, designed to be inclusive, expressive, and empowering.

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

Puzzle Mixer

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.

Puzzles of various sizes will be provided.

 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.

Puzzles of various sizes will be provided.

 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group
colored pencils

Coloring Club

Thursday, May 7, 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.

 

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
ball of blue yarn with crochet hook next to it

Learn to Crochet: Evening Session

Thursday, May 7, 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.  

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 "Gateway Library" group

Medicare 101

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group
Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Tinkering For Toddlers

Friday, May 8, 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.

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, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Acoustic Sound Benefits to Plants by Jim Dilettoso from SVdP Mesa Sound Garden

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Urban farmer Ka-Linda Blackner from St. Vincent de Paul will be offering a horticulture talk on the benefits of acoustic sound to plants.

Sustainability:

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in...

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

Urban farmer Ka-Linda Blackner from St. Vincent de Paul will be offering a horticulture talk on the benefits of acoustic sound to plants.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

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

The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Super Gaming Tournament

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Board Game Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.

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

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Funityfit: Yoga 2.0 Modern Yoga for Real Life

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

Modern Yoga for Real Life

A fresh, accessible evolution of traditional yoga that blends stretching, breathwork, mindfulness, and relaxation into one powerful practice.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health
Event Details:

Modern Yoga for Real Life

A fresh, accessible evolution of traditional yoga that blends stretching, breathwork, mindfulness, and relaxation into one powerful practice.

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
A jigsaw puzzle being put together.

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Adult

Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group
Master Gardener

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems.

Sustainability:

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in...

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

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Crochet Away

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, All Ages

Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Arizona Museum of Natural History Presents Dinosaur Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen

Kick off the Summer Reading program with the Arizona Natural History Museum and learn all things Dinosaurs.  While you are at it sign up for the summer reading program. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading program with the Arizona Natural History Museum and learn all things Dinosaurs.  While you are at it sign up for the summer reading program. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, May 9, 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+.

This event is in the "Main Library" group
Movie Poster of Tangled

Family Matinee: Tangled

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movie
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month we will showing Tangled. 

Rated PG.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month we will showing Tangled. 

Rated PG.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Games

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Book & Puzzle Swap

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Adult

Wondering what do with the books you've already read and the puzzles you've already completed? Bring them to the library for a community book and puzzle swap and leave with new-to-you books and puzzles.    

 

 

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

Wondering what do with the books you've already read and the puzzles you've already completed? Bring them to the library for a community book and puzzle swap and leave with new-to-you books and puzzles.    

 

 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Let's Get Messy: Slime

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.