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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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

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.

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

Ask a Master Gardener: The ABCs of Summer Gardening

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Summer in Arizona is just around the corner and this is a perfect time to learn how to prepare your garden for the sun and the heat.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:

Summer in Arizona is just around the corner and this is a perfect time to learn how to prepare your garden for the sun and the heat.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Yoga & Me

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
School Age

Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Educational, Health
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga & Me is a 4-week yoga and mindfulness series for children ages 5-7 designed to support emotional awareness, compassion, self-regulation, and expression.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, April 25, 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 "Gateway Library" group

Compose a Movie Theme Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational
Age Group:
Early Childhood, School Age, Tween

This interactive workshop guides you through the process of composing a movie theme song with hands-on instruction provided by Sticks and Tones! Learn how to use different software to layer sounds and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Educational
Event Details:

This interactive workshop guides you through the process of composing a movie theme song with hands-on instruction provided by Sticks and Tones! Learn how to use different software to layer sounds and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Pronunciation Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a friendly English pronunciation class designed for adult learners! We'll practice common sounds, word stress, and speaking clearly through conversation and guided exercises.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly English pronunciation class designed for adult learners! We'll practice common sounds, word stress, and speaking clearly through conversation and guided exercises.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

Monday, April 27, 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 "Main Library" group

Computer Basics

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Computer Class, Educational
Age Group:
Adult

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn how to type on a keyboard. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Saguaro Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Class, Educational
Event Details:

If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will learn how to type on a keyboard. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Graphic Design Studio - Adult

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.

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

Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Sewing - for Adults

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

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

Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Smart Cycling FUN-damentals

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Whether you're new to biking or getting back into it, this beginner friendly class provided by MesaMoves will give you the confidence and know-how to ride smart from the start.

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

Whether you're new to biking or getting back into it, this beginner friendly class provided by MesaMoves will give you the confidence and know-how to ride smart from the start.

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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group

App Artist

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, May 1, 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.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Writing Workshop: Your Family in the Americas

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Educational, Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Whether your ancestors are indigenous to the Americas, came via migration, bondage or immigration, you will have an opportunity to explore writing about that experience in this session (so please bring paper and pen or a laptop).

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

Whether your ancestors are indigenous to the Americas, came via migration, bondage or immigration, you will have an opportunity to explore writing about that experience in this session (so please bring paper and pen or a laptop).

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Genealogy Consultations

Friday, May 1, 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 "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, May 2, 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 "Gateway Library" group

Sensory Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement.

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

Join us for an adaptive story time designed to help children with sensory integration and neurodiverse challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement.

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.

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

Pass the Plate

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health
Age Group:
Children, 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
Age Group: Children, 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 "THINKspot at Main" group

App Artist

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Tween

Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.

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

Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.