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The Wild West Fiddle Project: Arizona’s Hidden Soundscape

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join Dr. Kate Rose and Armand Ramirez for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance.

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

Join Dr. Kate Rose and Armand Ramirez for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Gather for Magic Cards - for Tweens

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

If you are looking for a new card game to dive into, or wanting to make new friends, stop on by THINKspot to play Magic the Gathering™. We will meet every other Tuesday - no registration needed.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Craft Night: Mug Painting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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

Unleash your creativity at Craft Night, a fun and relaxing evening of hands-on making at the library. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

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

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

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

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Painting to Music

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way.

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

Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way.

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

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 20, 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Family Disney Trivia

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Family

Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!

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

Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

How to Hobby: Sourdough

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Make Your Masterpiece: Watercolor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.

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

Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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

My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater. 

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

Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Slow Stitching

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

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, All Ages

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, All Ages
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.