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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, February 18, 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! Ages 12-18.

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

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! Ages 12-18.

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

STEAM Workshop

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Plasma Robotics brings STEAM to life for ages 8–12 with playful, hands-on projects that make learning feel like playtime. Come build, create, and discover your inner engineer!

Registration is required due to limited supplies.

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

Plasma Robotics brings STEAM to life for ages 8–12 with playful, hands-on projects that make learning feel like playtime. Come build, create, and discover your inner engineer!

Registration is required due to limited supplies.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Classic Album Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

February: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

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. 

February: What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

3D-Print Mini Figure Painting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ultimaker S3 (TS@MN) at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Learn about 3D printing and paint a 3D printed mini figure. You can use the provided mini figure or bring your own. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: Ultimaker S3 (TS@MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about 3D printing and paint a 3D printed mini figure. You can use the provided mini figure or bring your own. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Craft Night: Collage Hearts

Wednesday, February 18, 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 collage hearts.

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 collage hearts.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

THINKspot Equipment Q&A

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ 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, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Toddlertime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
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: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional

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 "Gateway Library" group

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adult

The Computer Skills program is designed for beginners looking to build confidence using a computer. Learn essential skills in a friendly, step-by-step environment.

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

The Computer Skills program is designed for beginners looking to build confidence using a computer. Learn essential skills in a friendly, step-by-step environment.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Tween Gaming

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us at the library to have some fun playing the Nintendo Switch with other members of the community. The game available for play during this session will be Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (rated E10+)

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

Join us at the library to have some fun playing the Nintendo Switch with other members of the community. The game available for play during this session will be Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (rated E10+)

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Registration Required
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, February 19, 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 William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, PG-13.

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 William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, PG-13.

Ages 12-18 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Let's Eat! for Adults

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Rapunzel: A STEAM Story Time

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

STEAM Storytime blends stories with simple science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Children will strengthen problem-solving, fine motor skills, and curiosity through playful exploration.

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

STEAM Storytime blends stories with simple science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Children will strengthen problem-solving, fine motor skills, and curiosity through playful exploration.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, 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 to 5 years.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, 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 to 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Sew for Good

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Adult

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax ret

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Toddlertime

Friday, February 20, 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.

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 "Gateway Library" group

Embracing Your Inner Trickster: An All-Ages Zine-Making Storytelling Workshop

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
All Ages

Award-winning Two Spirit storyteller Taté Walker will lead participants on a zine-making journey through the history and heritage of Indigenous trickers and the lessons they teach.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

Award-winning Two Spirit storyteller Taté Walker will lead participants on a zine-making journey through the history and heritage of Indigenous trickers and the lessons they teach.