Event List

Celebrate America 250 by making a lantern craft in honor of Paul Revere's famous ride. 

Mesa Celebrates 250! Join us for crafts that celebrate our National Parks in honor of John Muir's birthday! Supplies are limited.

Beloved children’s performer Jan Sandwich brings history to life in this fun and engaging performance as Martha Washington.

This is a live, interactive Acts of Science: Connected event held during Citizen Science Month.

The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.

In celebration of America 250 the library is hosting the Great Arizona Puppet Theaters presentation of The Little Red Hen.

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music. 

This is a live, guided Acts of Science event during conducted by SciStarter for Citizen Science month.

Stars figure large in our early American identity –from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs.

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

Adults are invited to step into history with this immersive virtual reality experience.

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

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.

Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images. 

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

Let's compare different versions of the Tall Tale, Paul Bunyan. Afterwards, we will write our own tall tale. Ages 8-12.

Bring your favorite American poem to share while doing poetry themed crafts.

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

Join storyteller Debe Branning for a spooky journey through Arizona’s haunted history. Discover ghostly legends, eerie locations, and true tales from across the state as Debe brings the mysteries of the desert to life.

Summer in Arizona is just around the corner and this is a perfect time to learn how to prepare your garden for the sun and the heat.

This interactive workshop guides you through the process of composing a movie theme song with hands-on instruction provided by Sticks and Tones! Learn how to use different software to layer sounds and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. 

Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.

This month's feature film is Adam (PG-13). 

Runtime - 1 hour 39 minutes.

If you've ever wanted to try baking your own sourdough bread but didn't know where to begin, this class is for you. Learn about the history of sourdough, how starters work, and what gives sourdough such a distinct flavor.

How did America begin?