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This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Thursday, March 5, 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

Toddlertime

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group

Toddlertime at Toddler Town

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach Services
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Toddlertime:

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months.

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

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

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

Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Computer Class, Instructional
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: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Instructional

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 "Main Library" group

Bad Art

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Teen Zone (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen

This program is for teens who want to have fun, get creative, and embrace the wonderfully weird! Each month features a new silly theme where the “worst” art wins. Perfection is not required, just bold ideas and imagination.

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

This program is for teens who want to have fun, get creative, and embrace the wonderfully weird! Each month features a new silly theme where the “worst” art wins. Perfection is not required, just bold ideas and imagination.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Teen Anime and Manga Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Book Groups, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teen

Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. This month we'll discuss anime and manga and what we will read and watch at upcoming meetings. 

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

Join us to get nerdy about all thing's anime and manga. Come discuss your favorites, watch episodes, eat some snacks, and meet new people. This month we'll discuss anime and manga and what we will read and watch at upcoming meetings. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Stamp Lab - Teens

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates America 250: Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll learn how to carve your unique stamps using rubber erasers!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Puzzle Mixer

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adult

Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Put the pieces together - literally and socially! Enjoy a fun puzzle night designed for adults to relax and connect with others.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Literary Live! A Visit with Mystery Writer Dana Stabenow

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Adult

We invite you for an evening with author Dana Stabenow. She will be introducing her newly released historical mystery, The Harvey Girl. 

About the book

1890: The New Mexico Territory

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

We invite you for an evening with author Dana Stabenow. She will be introducing her newly released historical mystery, The Harvey Girl. 

About the book

1890: The New Mexico Territory

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Coloring Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, Family

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

 

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

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

 

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

Learn to Crochet: Evening Session

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

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

Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.  

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Medicare 101: Educational Seminar

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Adult

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

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

Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, Family

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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

Play with your child and explore, create, and investigate with a variety of themed imagination stations. This program enables children to expand socialization and imagination skills! Best for birth- 5 years.

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

Writing Workshop: Weaving Cultural History into Our Family History Writing

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Sometimes family historians have only names, dates, and places for ancestors.

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

Sometimes family historians have only names, dates, and places for ancestors.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, March 6, 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 "Mesa Express Library" group

Toddlertime

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
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)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Art Journaling

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

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

Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Genealogy Consultations

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

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

Get personalized assistance with your family history research during our genealogy consultation. Dr. Duane Roen will help you navigate resources, answer questions, and provide strategies to uncover your ancestral story.

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

The Great Oreo Taste-Test Challenge

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Do you know your Oreo flavors? Put your Oreo knowledge to the test and celebrate Oreo Day with us by taste-testing different flavors of Oreos.

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

Do you know your Oreo flavors? Put your Oreo knowledge to the test and celebrate Oreo Day with us by taste-testing different flavors of Oreos.

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.

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

Point of View: What's Important and When to Break Rules

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Point of View - What's the Point? Point of view is possibly the first thing an author must choose in starting a book. We'll explore the various choices of POV from First Person to Omniscient Narrator and how and why you might select one.

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

Point of View - What's the Point? Point of view is possibly the first thing an author must choose in starting a book. We'll explore the various choices of POV from First Person to Omniscient Narrator and how and why you might select one.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, March 7, 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, March 7, 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group

FarmBot Spring Seeding Open House

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Family

See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting from the harvest of our previous crop
 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting from the harvest of our previous crop
 

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.