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Relaxing Zentangles

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Come to the library to learn about zentangles! Zentangles are a method for drawing, which promotes concentration and creativity through the combination of meditation and art.

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

Come to the library to learn about zentangles! Zentangles are a method for drawing, which promotes concentration and creativity through the combination of meditation and art.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Rockin' & Rollin' Storytime

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

It’s a dance party for the whole family at the library. Rockin’ & Rollin’ storytime is a music-focused storytime filled with dancing, songs, live music and musical books. Ages 2-5.

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

It’s a dance party for the whole family at the library. Rockin’ & Rollin’ storytime is a music-focused storytime filled with dancing, songs, live music and musical books. Ages 2-5.

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: Carson Aquatic Complex

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Desert Watercolors with Pink Puddle Studio

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. Registration Required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. Registration Required.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, May 30, 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+.

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+.

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

Teen Book Club

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Teen

Join fellow teen readers for a monthly book club at the library. Each month we will select a theme and read books based on that topic. No grades or page requirements, just reading for the fun of it!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Zone (MN)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join fellow teen readers for a monthly book club at the library. Each month we will select a theme and read books based on that topic. No grades or page requirements, just reading for the fun of it!

Two teenage girls and two teenage boys playing video games together.

Teen Gaming at the Library

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen

Bring your friends and join in the fun with Super Smath Bros. 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your friends and join in the fun with Super Smath Bros. 

Hunt for the Read-a-Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get ready for a dino-mite adventure with the Read Runner! 🦖📚

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.   

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points. Supplies are limited.   

Take-Home Program for Teens and Adults

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  Supplies are limited. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  Supplies are limited. 

Take-Home Program Prereaders

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  Supplies are limited. 

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy the entertainment of a Summer Reading Program in the comfort of your own home. Come by the Mesa Express Library to pick up a Take Home Program, complete the tasks, and earn summer reading points.  Supplies are limited. 

kids having fun in a foam party

Summer Reading Program Kick-off Foam Party Fun!

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

Dinosaur

Summer Reading Kickoff: Dino Crew Entertainment

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us for our Summer Reading Program kickoff event with the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Program kickoff event with the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun.

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.

kids having fun in a foam party

Summer Reading Program Foam Party Fun!

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family.

Oscar Mancinas

Writer in Residence Consultations

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.

Feeding America Kids Cafe logo

Lunch at the Library

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Health
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Health
Event Details:

Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Trails at Harris

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Toddler holding a book

Toddlertime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
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)

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.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Preschool Storytime:

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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

Join us for songs, stories, words, letters, numbers, and general silliness in this storytime designed to get children ready for kindergarten. Ages 3-5.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Aster Aging Downtown

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages

The Read Runner will be parked on the south side of the building. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Read Runner will be parked on the south side of the building. 

A woman in a striped sweater typing on a laptop in front of a bookcase.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.