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Citizen Science: Earth Day Animal Spot-a-thon

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Roadrunner Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, STEAM
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Roadrunner Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: America 250, STEAM
Event Details:

Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images. 

Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

This is a live, interactive Acts of Science connected event delivered by scientists and SciStarter educators. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Event Details:

This is a live, interactive Acts of Science connected event delivered by scientists and SciStarter educators. 

Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Earth Day by helping scientists monitor wildlife! In this hands-on event, you’ll explore trail camera photos and help classify the animals you see.

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

Celebrate Earth Day by helping scientists monitor wildlife! In this hands-on event, you’ll explore trail camera photos and help classify the animals you see.

Mason Jar Beehives for Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age

Celebrate Earth Day with a creative, hands-on activity! Kids will make their own Mason Jar Beehives while learning why bees are so important to our planet.

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

Celebrate Earth Day with a creative, hands-on activity! Kids will make their own Mason Jar Beehives while learning why bees are so important to our planet.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Trading Card Game Club

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

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

America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft, Educational
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational
Event Details:

Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

Tall Tales: Paul Bunyon

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
America 250, Writing
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Let's compare different versions of the Tall Tale, Paul Bunyan. Afterwards, we will write our own tall tale. Ages 8-12.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Writing
Event Details:

Let's compare different versions of the Tall Tale, Paul Bunyan. Afterwards, we will write our own tall tale. Ages 8-12.

4 kids doing yoga

Yoga and Me Series

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Young Flow Yoga offers a playful yoga session for young visitors, using movement, balance, and confidence-building to teach calm strategies and mindfulness. In this 60-minute class, children learn poses they can use every day.

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

Young Flow Yoga offers a playful yoga session for young visitors, using movement, balance, and confidence-building to teach calm strategies and mindfulness. In this 60-minute class, children learn poses they can use every day.

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.

Connie Health logo with company name and C with a plus sign

Medicare 101

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Health, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

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

Medicare is complex and evolving; it is a health insurance program for folks turning 65 years old and for people with certain disabilities.

Mesa Small Business Series - Mesa Business Builder: Small Business Tools & Services

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Get introduced to practical tools and services that support smart business decisions.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get introduced to practical tools and services that support smart business decisions.

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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)

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.

Two babies

Baby Lapsit

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Mesa Express 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: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Group of preschool aged children clapping.

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
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)

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.

Poetry Across America Crafts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Bring your favorite American poem to share while doing poetry themed crafts.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite American poem to share while doing poetry themed crafts.

Toddlertime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Medicare 101: Educational Seminar

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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?

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.

Man balancing ipad on his knee

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, April 23, 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.

Embroidery Patches for Teens

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to make patches on an embroidery machine.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:

Learn how to make patches on an embroidery machine.

"Climate Future" a Film Festival

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Movie, Special Program, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Experience ten short films from four continents in one powerful two-hour program.
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: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Movie, Special Program, Sustainability
Event Details:
Experience ten short films from four continents in one powerful two-hour program.

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

Let's Eat! for Adults

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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

To allow others the opportunity to participate, please register for only one of the two Let's Eat! for Adults programs.

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.

Haunted Arizona with Debe Branning

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mesa Express Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Adult

Join storyteller Debe Branning for a spooky journey through Arizona’s haunted history. Discover ghostly legends, eerie locations, and true tales from across the state as Debe brings the mysteries of the desert to life.

Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Join storyteller Debe Branning for a spooky journey through Arizona’s haunted history. Discover ghostly legends, eerie locations, and true tales from across the state as Debe brings the mysteries of the desert to life.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

Art supplies and paint brushes

Car Track Painting

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, STEAM
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Start your engines! We will read a story about colors and what happens when we mix them together. Then we will use toy cars, trucks and other vehicles to paint.

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

Start your engines! We will read a story about colors and what happens when we mix them together. Then we will use toy cars, trucks and other vehicles to paint.

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.

Stay and Play

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
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: 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.