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This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Pass the Plate

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot Patio (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
School Age

Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: THINKspot Patio (GW)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Health
Event Details:

Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 

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.

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Recycled Wind Spinner Craft

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age

Get creative and transform an old CD into a wind spinner using beads, gemstones, and paint.

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

Get creative and transform an old CD into a wind spinner using beads, gemstones, and paint.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Book Hedgehogs

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen

Come make a hedgehog out of recycled books. Ages 12-18.

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

Come make a hedgehog out of recycled books. Ages 12-18.

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 "Main Library" group

Monday Nights at Main!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family

Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for BINGO, where everyone has a chance to win prizes!

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for BINGO, where everyone has a chance to win prizes!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

East Valley Children's Theatre presents Bravo!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Bravo, a musical theatre troupe, will perform their new show.

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

Bravo, a musical theatre troupe, will perform their new show.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads
Age Group:
Adult, Family

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational, Mesa Reads
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group

A Novel Approach

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Book Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date     Title/ Author

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join this community group in discussing mostly general fiction titles. 

Meeting Date     Title/ Author

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Toddlertime

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Toddlertime

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age, Adult

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: School Age, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Tuesday, April 14, 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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Toddlertime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Preschool Storytime Presents: Let's Play! with Mesa Arts Center

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

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

Jump into adventure and ignite imagination as picture books come to life in this drama-focused and interactive storytime for preschoolers and their families presented by Mesa Arts Center.

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

Hands-Only CPR

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Be ready to save a life! In this session, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a quick and effective way to respond during a cardiac emergency by calling 9-1-1 and starting chest compressions right away.

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

Be ready to save a life! In this session, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a quick and effective way to respond during a cardiac emergency by calling 9-1-1 and starting chest compressions right away.

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

Computer Skills Training

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

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

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Bookmobile Stop: Countryside Park

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Outdoor STEAM

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

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

Come for a fun engaging outdoor STEAM program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!  Each session features hands-on, nature-inspired activities that blend science and art in exciting ways.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Great American Read: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Book Groups
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.

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

The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents: The Little Red Hen

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment
Age Group:
Family

In celebration of America 250 the library is hosting the Great Arizona Puppet Theaters presentation of The Little Red Hen.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment
Event Details:

In celebration of America 250 the library is hosting the Great Arizona Puppet Theaters presentation of The Little Red Hen.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Machine: Impossible

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Entertainment
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

This event is in the "Bookmobile" group

Bookmobile Stop: Hermosa Vista Park

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop