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Local Author Talk: Nicole Smith

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Dive into the poignant journey of a daughter faced with her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Nicole J. Smith intertwines heartfelt memoir with practical advice, offering a vital roadmap for navigating dementia care.

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

Dive into the poignant journey of a daughter faced with her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Nicole J. Smith intertwines heartfelt memoir with practical advice, offering a vital roadmap for navigating dementia care.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, April 10, 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 "THINKspot at Main" group

Transcription Mission

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

This is a live, interactive Acts of Science: Connected event held during Citizen Science Month.

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

This is a live, interactive Acts of Science: Connected event held during Citizen Science Month.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Board Game Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Entertainment, Games, Sustainability
Event Details:

Have extra puzzles at home or looking for something new to work on? Drop in for our Puzzle Swap and trade jigsaw puzzles with other community members.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Survival Guide to Buying or Selling a Home

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

While buying or selling a house is exciting and something to be proud of, it can be a confusing and complicated process that can leave you feeling intimidated.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Crochet Away

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!

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

Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Plant Swap & Propagation Demonstrations

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monarch Haven (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your potted plants and cuttings to swap with other plant lovers at Red Mountain Library. Paper cards will be provided for you to fill out the identity and care instructions for the plants you are swapping. 

Sustainability:

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in...

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

Bring your potted plants and cuttings to swap with other plant lovers at Red Mountain Library. Paper cards will be provided for you to fill out the identity and care instructions for the plants you are swapping. 

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Spring Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family

Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Family
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment, Games, Special Program
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Spring season at the Red Mountain Library Spring Festival. There will be carnival style games, crafts, and more for kids aged 3-8 and their families. 

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

Yoga & Me

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
School Age

Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Conserving or Restoring Vintage Hand Tools

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Have you inherited rusty or unusable hand tools and wondered how to bring them back to life?

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional, Sustainability
Event Details:

Have you inherited rusty or unusable hand tools and wondered how to bring them back to life?

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, April 11, 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+.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movie
Age Group:
Family

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. 

Rated G or PG.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. 

Rated G or PG.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 1 (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

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

Practice English and meet new friends! Build your English listening and speaking skills while learning about American culture. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Best for intermediate learners. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Games

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
School Age, Family

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

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

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

A Far-Off Galaxy Watch-A-Long

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us for a galactic movie experience. Each month, we will be working our way through the Stars Wars movies in order of the release date. This month, we will be watching Phantom Menace (PG). Ages 8-18.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a galactic movie experience. Each month, we will be working our way through the Stars Wars movies in order of the release date. This month, we will be watching Phantom Menace (PG). Ages 8-18.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Art Cart

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. Ages 6+

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

Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. Ages 6+

This event is in the "Main Library" group

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room (MN) at Main 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: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
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

Gather for Magic Cards - for Adults

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
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

Sensory Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement.

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

Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement.

Disclaimer(s)

IBCCES Autism Certified

This facility is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated within this program. If you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations for you or your child, please contact us.

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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Toddlertime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Toddlertime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain 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: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
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.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Bookmobile Stop: Sousa Elementary

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop