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This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Tween Crafters: New Years around the World

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Ring in the New Year by discovering fun and unique ways people celebrate new beginnings around the world. Then, create your own festive “New Year Wish” flag to share hopes and goals for the year ahead.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year by discovering fun and unique ways people celebrate new beginnings around the world. Then, create your own festive “New Year Wish” flag to share hopes and goals for the year ahead.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Craft Night: Embroidered Constellations

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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

Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

How to Hobby: Sourdough

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Silent Disco Makerspace

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Listen to the same music as your friends while we learn about THINKspot machines and make crafts. Bring your own headphones encouraged.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Listen to the same music as your friends while we learn about THINKspot machines and make crafts. Bring your own headphones encouraged.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Machine: Impossible

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

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

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

From Page to Screen

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movie
Age Group:
Teen

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe PG.

Ages 12-18 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

It’s teen movie night with a film based off a book. Limited popcorn and snacks will be provided.  We will be showing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe PG.

Ages 12-18 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Southwest Shakespeare Presents: Brush Up Your Shakespeare

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Brush Up Your Shakespeare—Join Breona Conrad, Director of Education at Southwest Shakespeare Company, for an interactive discussion and activities about Shakespeare, the importance and impact of his work.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Brush Up Your Shakespeare—Join Breona Conrad, Director of Education at Southwest Shakespeare Company, for an interactive discussion and activities about Shakespeare, the importance and impact of his work.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Teen

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

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

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Teen

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

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

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Teen Escape Room: Escape the Story

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Teen

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

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

You’ve been pulled into the pages of a mysterious book—and now you’re trapped inside its unfinished story! The only way out? Solve a series of puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and unlock the tools you need to write the final scene.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Virtual Reality for Seniors

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Seniors, come explore virtual reality games, museums, and scenic views! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 18+.

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

Seniors, come explore virtual reality games, museums, and scenic views! Freely choose from the wide variety of options available on Red Mountain Library's virtual reality headsets. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. New players welcome!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Cookbook Club: Casseroles

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Cookbook Club is a tasty gathering where participants bring in their own favorite recipes to share and discuss.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cookbook Club is a tasty gathering where participants bring in their own favorite recipes to share and discuss.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
School Age

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the Pokémon© Trading Card Game? Then the Red Mountain Trading Card Game Club is the place for you! Bring your most powerful Pokémon© deck to the library and play against other kids in your community.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Hula Dancing with Learn with Aloha LLC

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, Family

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture through this engaging program that teaches the art of hula dancing.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture through this engaging program that teaches the art of hula dancing.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Cultural Fashion Show

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween

Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Craft Night: Paper Lanterns

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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

Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Book Speed Dating

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Fall in love with your next great read at our fast-paced and fun Book Speed Dating event!

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

Fall in love with your next great read at our fast-paced and fun Book Speed Dating event!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

How to Hobby: Diamond Art

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Machine: Impossible

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

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

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Cookbook Club: Desserts

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Cookbook Club is a tasty gathering where participants bring in their own favorite recipes to share and discuss.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cookbook Club is a tasty gathering where participants bring in their own favorite recipes to share and discuss.