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Perler Beads: Meltable Fun Designs

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult

Drop-in during this two-hour time slot to make your own Perler bead creations. Your designs will be melted together to complete your project.

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

Drop-in during this two-hour time slot to make your own Perler bead creations. Your designs will be melted together to complete your project.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, March 19, 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

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

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.

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

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

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

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

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult
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...

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

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.

A woman in a striped sweater typing on a laptop in front of a bookcase.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult

The Computer Skills program is designed for beginners looking to build confidence using a computer. Learn essential skills in a friendly, step-by-step environment.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

The Computer Skills program is designed for beginners looking to build confidence using a computer. Learn essential skills in a friendly, step-by-step environment.

Paint a Library Bookend

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Use your artistic skills to paint a bookend that will be showcased in our brand-new teen area. Please note, bookends will remain at the library and cannot be taken home. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Teen Space (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Use your artistic skills to paint a bookend that will be showcased in our brand-new teen area. Please note, bookends will remain at the library and cannot be taken home. 

Read and Watch Anime: Jujutsu Kaisen

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Entertainment, Movie
Age Group:
Teen

Read the manga. Then watch the anime and we'll compare them. This month we will discussing Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 1.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Groups, Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Read the manga. Then watch the anime and we'll compare them. This month we will discussing Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 1.

Let's Eat! for Adults

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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.

Craft Storytime: My America

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for a special storytime as Mesa Celebrates 250! We’ll read My America by Karen Katz and talk about what makes our country special. After the story, children will create a fun craft inspired by America.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Craft, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime as Mesa Celebrates 250! We’ll read My America by Karen Katz and talk about what makes our country special. After the story, children will create a fun craft inspired by America.

Stay and Play

Friday, March 20, 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.

Sewing foot of sewing machine sewing plaid fabric

Sew for Good

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance logo in green and white.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, March 20, 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

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

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.

Toddlertime

Friday, March 20, 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. 

Teen Manga Book Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot Patio (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us for Gateway Library’s Manga Mania Book Club! Each month, we will read the first volume of a manga series and discuss what we like (and don’t like) about it.

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Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: THINKspot Patio (GW)
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join us for Gateway Library’s Manga Mania Book Club! Each month, we will read the first volume of a manga series and discuss what we like (and don’t like) about it.

Monarch Butterfly Perched on a Pink Zinnia

Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monarch Haven (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Sustainability
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary

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: Monarch Haven (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability
Event Details:

Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary

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

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders logo with train tracks leading into Arizona flag

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

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.

Comics Rule!

THINKspot Comic Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Family

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.

Ingenious Peoples Stories

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family

Join storyteller Tate Walker for a powerful and engaging program centered on the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join storyteller Tate Walker for a powerful and engaging program centered on the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, March 21, 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+.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, March 21, 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+.

Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

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

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

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.

Spring Suncatchers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Welcome spring by crafting a vibrant suncatcher from a rainbow of tissue paper and let your window glow with cheerful color. Ages 5-12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome spring by crafting a vibrant suncatcher from a rainbow of tissue paper and let your window glow with cheerful color. Ages 5-12.

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.