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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween

Join us each month for some crafting. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: Winter Wonderland. Ages 8+ 

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

Join us each month for some crafting. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: Winter Wonderland. Ages 8+ 

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.

Teacher at blackboard, writing out math equations.

Math Tutoring for Teens

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Study Room 1 (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.

A person using cardboard to make a craft.

Tween Makers

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

We will explore steam crafts and experiments that are designed to build essential life skills. 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

We will explore steam crafts and experiments that are designed to build essential life skills. 

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Program
Event Details:

Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings

Worth the Hype?: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Worth the Hype? is a book club where buzzy books meet our critical thinking skills. Each month, we dive deep into a trendy or award-winning read and ask the ultimate question: was it really worth the hype?

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

Worth the Hype? is a book club where buzzy books meet our critical thinking skills. Each month, we dive deep into a trendy or award-winning read and ask the ultimate question: was it really worth the hype?

Toddler holding a book

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

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

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Disclaimer(s)

No Large Groups

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.

Bookmobile Stop: La Mesita Apartments

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Family Storytime:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Baby Lapsit:

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 months.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Lapsit introduces the rhythm and beauty of language to babies. Birth-16 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.

Bookmobile Stop: Webster Elem/ Main St. & Sycamore Park-and Ride

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTSpot: Digital Help Desk

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mesa Express Library
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...

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
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.

Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: I Have a Dream

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in honor of his birthday and make a craft to represent your dreams! Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in honor of his birthday and make a craft to represent your dreams! Supplies are limited.

Computer Basics

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard.

Build A Birdfeeder

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Patio (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Family

Practice sustainability and repurpose recycled materials into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Supplies are provided but limited. Ages 5+. 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Children's Patio (GW)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Practice sustainability and repurpose recycled materials into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Supplies are provided but limited. Ages 5+. 

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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Riverview Park

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

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.

Small Business Series - Choosing the Right Financing

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Most businesses require financial support - whether to get off the ground or to scale to the next level. Fortunately, there's a wide range of funding options available, each with its own advantages and considerations.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Most businesses require financial support - whether to get off the ground or to scale to the next level. Fortunately, there's a wide range of funding options available, each with its own advantages and considerations.

Vinyl Records

Classic Album Discussion Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. 

January: Abbey Road by The Beatles

February: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. 

January: Abbey Road by The Beatles

February: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye

Craft Night: Mini Books

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making and decorating our own mini books to use as journals, memory books, or scrapbooks.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making and decorating our own mini books to use as journals, memory books, or scrapbooks.

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.

Equipment rules

THINKspot Equipment Q&A

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian is available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.

This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.

 

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

If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian is available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.

This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.