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STEAM Team

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computer Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Comp-U-Dopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problem

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Great Arizona Puppet theater

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Great Arizona Puppet Theater is performing Jack and the Beanstalk. 

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

Great Arizona Puppet Theater is performing Jack and the Beanstalk. 

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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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Puzzle Competition

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Mesa Public Library, Chandler Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @MN
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Mesa Public Library, Chandler Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

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.

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Toddlertime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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.

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Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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)

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

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.

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Lunch at the Library

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Children, Teen

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

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

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

Escape the Frame! A Library Adventure

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a wildly fun challenge at the library in this escape room type game! The art exhibition is about to open, but there’s a BIG problem—some mischievous animals have escaped from their paintings and are hiding around the room!

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult
The HOTspot Digital Help Desk:

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assi...

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class

Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Card

Participants will need an active Mesa Public Library card and 4-digit PIN.

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Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Presents: STEAM at the Library

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

In this drop-in class, activities are designed to help you learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, mechanics, and SAFETY — the fun way! Each child will leave with items from class and free safety coloring book. Ages 6-12

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

In this drop-in class, activities are designed to help you learn more about science, technology, engineering, art, mechanics, and SAFETY — the fun way! Each child will leave with items from class and free safety coloring book. Ages 6-12

Brooke with books

Ask the Write Questions: Effectively Critiquing Your Fiction Manuscript

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Are you working on a novel? This fiction-focused workshop offers tools to help you create age-appropriate drama, believable characters, and improve your settings, plots, and dialog.

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

Are you working on a novel? This fiction-focused workshop offers tools to help you create age-appropriate drama, believable characters, and improve your settings, plots, and dialog.

pile of puzzle pieces

Puzzle Competition

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Chandler Public Library, Mesa Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament! Chandler Public Library, Mesa Public Library, and Tempe Public Library will compete to see what city has the fastest puzzlers!

Botanical Bookmarks

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Let's make some beautiful botanical bookmarks together.  Supplies are limited and registration is needed.  Ages 18+.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make some beautiful botanical bookmarks together.  Supplies are limited and registration is needed.  Ages 18+.

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Baby Lapsit

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

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.

Kith and Kin Caregiver Workshop

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult, Family

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
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

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Lunch at the Library

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
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.

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Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: 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.

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Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

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Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 2 (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Brooke Bessesen as our Writer in Residence from April 15th to July 15th.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, June 28, 2025 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+.

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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+.

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Take-Home Program for Teens and Adults

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  Supplies are limited. 

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  Supplies are limited. 

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Take-Home Programs for Kids and Tweens

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

Toddler holding a book

Take-Home Storytime

All Day
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Enjoy the entertainment of a storytime in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Storytime, complete the tasks and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

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Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a storytime in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Storytime, complete the tasks and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.  

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

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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)

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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.