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A Novel Approach

Monday, December 8, 2025 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

Offsite Event
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

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

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.

Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Jan Sandwich as Mrs. Claus

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Beloved children’s performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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

Beloved children’s performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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.

Bookmobile: Aster Senior Center/ Red Mountain Multigenerational Center

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teen, Adult

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime Presents: Jan Sandwich as Mrs. Claus

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Beloved children’s performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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

Beloved children’s performer Jan Sandwich will appear as Mrs. Santa Claus. Her stories, songs and magic will get you into the holiday spirit. Ages 3-5.

 

 

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

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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.

Bookmobile Stop: Countryside Park

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Teacher at blackboard, writing out math equations.

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

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

Outdoor STEAM

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

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

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Digital art being drawn on Procreate.

App Artist

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Busy Hands Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your needlework project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlework.

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

Bring your needlework project to work on while talking the evening away.  Don't have a current project you are working on? We will provide limited supplies for: crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and other needlework.

Mesa Reads Together Presents: Junk Journaling Your Story with The Midnight Library

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Health, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

Mesa Reads Together: As part of Mesa Reads, our year-long celebration, from November 1 to December 15, we’re all reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Health, Mesa Reads
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Reads Together: As part of Mesa Reads, our year-long celebration, from November 1 to December 15, we’re all reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

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

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

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

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

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime presents: America 250 Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States!

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Solstice Apartments

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Mesa Reads Together Presents: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Presentation

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn 3 steps to help save a life from suicide: how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persu

Registration Required
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Health, Mesa Reads
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn 3 steps to help save a life from suicide: how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persu

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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.

Read Runner Crafting: Dimond Painting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Come to the Read Runner for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and sparkle! Learn how to create your own shimmering work of art using diamond painting—a fun and easy craft that combines the joy of cross-stitch with the sparkle of mosaics.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Come to the Read Runner for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and sparkle! Learn how to create your own shimmering work of art using diamond painting—a fun and easy craft that combines the joy of cross-stitch with the sparkle of mosaics.