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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. 

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.

Registration Required
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 Library

Four Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion! 

Registration Required
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 Library

Four 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.

 

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.  

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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.

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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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+.

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+.

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.

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.

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. 

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.