This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) 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) 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 "Main Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Nutrition for the Family Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Nutrition for the Family 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Paper Cutting Machines: American Road Trip Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: America 250, Craft Age Group: Teen, Adult Learn to use THINKspot Silhouette cutting machines to cut out paper props. Then, take pictures in our American road trip car photo booth, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.A. together. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 2026 Thu Paper Cutting Machines: American Road Trip 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Learn to use THINKspot Silhouette cutting machines to cut out paper props. Then, take pictures in our American road trip car photo booth, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.A. together.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Toddlertime Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Childhood Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group AI Best Practices Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Age Group: Adult Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how to use it well? This engaging program explores best practices for working with AI tools, from writing better prompts to understanding accuracy, bias, and privacy. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 14 2026 Thu AI Best Practices 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional Event Details: Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how to use it well? This engaging program explores best practices for working with AI tools, from writing better prompts to understanding accuracy, bias, and privacy.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Fiction Folks Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library Program Type: Book Groups Age Group: Adult This month's book for discussion is The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: This month's book for discussion is The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group HOTspot Digital Help Desk Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Instructional, Reference 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... View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 14 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional, Reference 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group The Cozy Corner Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm THINKspot at Main Program Type: America 250, Craft Age Group: Adult Get a little cozy in our corner of THINKspot and enjoy a craft or hobby.This month in honor of Mesa Celebrates America 250! we will relax by using Glowforge-made hand weaving looms. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 14 2026 Thu The Cozy Corner 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Get a little cozy in our corner of THINKspot and enjoy a craft or hobby.This month in honor of Mesa Celebrates America 250! we will relax by using Glowforge-made hand weaving looms.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Collage Club - Teen Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Age Group: Teen Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 14 2026 Thu Collage Club - Teen 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Zone (MN) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Story Creators Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Program Type: Writing Age Group: Tween Create your own story using prompts and share them with friends! Ages 8-12. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 14 2026 Thu Story Creators 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Age Group: Tween Program Type: Writing Event Details: Create your own story using prompts and share them with friends! Ages 8-12.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Sewing Fabric Wallets - Teens Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Educational, Instructional Age Group: Teen Join us as we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month, we will be making a fabric wallet. In this crafty program, we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm! View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 14 2026 Thu Sewing Fabric Wallets - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: Educational, Instructional Event Details: Join us as we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month, we will be making a fabric wallet. In this crafty program, we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm!
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Stay and Play Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: 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. View Details This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 15 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adult The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 15 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group Toddlertime Friday, May 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group May 15 2026 Fri Toddlertime 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Art Journaling Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adult Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 15 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Age Group: Teen, Adult Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Local Author Talk: Judith Redline Coopey Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Educational Age Group: Adult Local Author Judith Redline Coopey will talk about her book called Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Judith Redline Coopey 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Local Author Judith Redline Coopey will talk about her book called Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group THINKspot Comic Club Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway Program Type: Craft, Instructional Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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. View Details This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 16 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Age Group: Teen, Adult Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Learn with Aloha Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library Program Type: Special Program Age Group: School Age, Family Join Learn with Aloha for a story told through Hula and Polynesian dance! Enjoy a lively demonstration and performances that bring the story to life, while learning about Polynesian culture through movement and music. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Learn with Aloha 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Join Learn with Aloha for a story told through Hula and Polynesian dance! Enjoy a lively demonstration and performances that bring the story to life, while learning about Polynesian culture through movement and music.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group America 250 Live Music Concert Series: PHXJazz Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Age Group: Teen, Adult Celebrate the 250th birthday of America with live music at the library! Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music. View Details This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 16 2026 Sat America 250 Live Music Concert Series: PHXJazz 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment Event Details: Celebrate the 250th birthday of America with live music at the library! Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.
This event is in the "Main Library" group ESL Conversation Class Saturday, May 16, 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+. View Details This event is in the "Main Library" group May 16 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm 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+.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks Saturday, May 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.