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Around the World with the Read Runner: Virtual Adventures in the U.S.A.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
America 250, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure—no passport required! Using our virtual reality headsets, you’ll travel across the United States and explore some of the most amazing landmarks and natural wonders.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America 250, STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure—no passport required! Using our virtual reality headsets, you’ll travel across the United States and explore some of the most amazing landmarks and natural wonders.

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tween

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Apps Rules!

App Artist

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

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

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

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

Ultimaker 3D printer printing a gray colosseum model

3D Printing: Model Design Workshop

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you have questions about designing your own 3D models? Are you interested in trying to design something for the first time?

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

Do you have questions about designing your own 3D models? Are you interested in trying to design something for the first time?

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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 jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. 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.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. 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.

Young boy with goggles in front of a chemistry set

STEAMers with Arizona Science Center

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments.

Apps Rules!

App Artist

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

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

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

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

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. 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.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. 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.