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Shrinky Dinos!

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Come on in to make your very own Shrinky Dink dinosaurs! Design, color, and watch your prehistoric pals shrink in the oven for this fun program! Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come on in to make your very own Shrinky Dink dinosaurs! Design, color, and watch your prehistoric pals shrink in the oven for this fun program! Supplies are limited.

Take Home Program for Kids and Tweens

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

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: School Age
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 Prereaders

Wednesday, June 17, 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. 

Take-Home Program for Prereaders

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM
Dinosaur Eye with Text "Unearth A Story"

Dino News with Petroglyphs

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Take a blast into the past and learn how humans used pictures and drawings (known as Petroglyphs) to communicate and tell stories for future generations. Then, design your own petroglyph using clay and paint. 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, STEAM
Event Details:

Take a blast into the past and learn how humans used pictures and drawings (known as Petroglyphs) to communicate and tell stories for future generations. Then, design your own petroglyph using clay and paint. 

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.

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
LEGO Club:

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.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games, STEAM

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.

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

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: School Age
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 Prereaders

Monday, June 22, 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. 

Building Blocks Club

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

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.

Fireworks in a Jar

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Using water, oil, and drops of food coloring, we’ll create a dazzling display that mimics real fireworks right in a jar all while learning basic chemistry behind the process.

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

Using water, oil, and drops of food coloring, we’ll create a dazzling display that mimics real fireworks right in a jar all while learning basic chemistry behind the process.

Hunt for the Read-A Saurus

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
STEAM
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: STEAM
Event Details:

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

Intro to the 3D Printer

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Instructional, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to start using the 3D printer with a downloaded designs for a patriotic cake topper.

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

Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how to start using the 3D printer with a downloaded designs for a patriotic cake topper.

Disclaimer(s)

Computer Class Prerequisite

Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

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: School Age
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 Prereaders

Wednesday, June 24, 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. 

Astronauts space walking

Space Adventures at Gateway

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween, Teen

Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Tween, Teen
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth!

Dinosaur Steam

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Join us for dinosaur themed steam activities. Ages 6-12

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

Join us for dinosaur themed steam activities. Ages 6-12

Take-Home Program for Kids and Tweens

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

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: School Age
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 Prereaders

Monday, June 29, 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. 

Building Blocks Club

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. Ages 5-12.

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.

Young boy with goggles in front of a chemistry set

STEAMers

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Balloon Cans 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Balloon Cans 

Hunt for the Read-A-Saurus

All Day
Bookmobile
Program Type:
STEAM
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: STEAM
Event Details:

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

AI Basics with Dinosaurs

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Learn about the basics of artificial intelligence and teach AI to identify dinosaurs.

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

Learn about the basics of artificial intelligence and teach AI to identify dinosaurs.

Cartoon image of hands holding objects representing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Tinkering For Toddlers

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Age Group:
Early Childhood

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Young boy with goggles in front of a chemistry set

STEAMers

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Marble Maze

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Marble Maze