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

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Thursday, January 29, 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Intro to Junk Journaling

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen

Get started with creating your own junk journal. Junk journals are like scrap books but created using found materials and ephemera, such as stickers, ticket stubs, receipts, flyers, and more.

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

Get started with creating your own junk journal. Junk journals are like scrap books but created using found materials and ephemera, such as stickers, ticket stubs, receipts, flyers, and more.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

App Artist

Thursday, January 29, 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

3D Printing: Model Design Workshop

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you have questions about designing your own 3D models? Are you interested in trying to design something for the first time?

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

Do you have questions about designing your own 3D models? Are you interested in trying to design something for the first time?

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Puzzle Competition

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

Four Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion! 

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

Four Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion! 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Sense the Season: Winter

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Educational, Mesa Reads, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Wonder at the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a cozy story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of winter. Ages 3–5.

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

Wonder at the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a cozy story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of winter. Ages 3–5.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

Friday, January 30, 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Friday, January 30, 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

Celebrate Groundhog Day

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: America 250
Event Details:

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the origins of Groundhog's Day and who Punxsutawney Phil is, then make a craft to celebrate the holiday.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Hula Dancing with Learn with Aloha LLC

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Age Group:
Adult, Family

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture through this engaging program that teaches the art of hula dancing.

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

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture through this engaging program that teaches the art of hula dancing.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

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

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Sidewalk Chalk on the Basketball Court

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
School Age

Come decorate the basketball court with sidewalk chalk. Ages 6-12.

Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Come decorate the basketball court with sidewalk chalk. Ages 6-12.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Cultural Fashion Show

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Age Group:
Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween

Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, School Age, Tween
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate America’s rich cultural diversity at a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary attire from the many cultures that shape our nation. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, January 31, 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

Genealogy: Connections to Colonial Days

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Instructional
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how genealogy can be a fascinating look back to the early days of the country and the colonies by looking at some of the speaker's own discoveries with colonial connections.

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

Learn how genealogy can be a fascinating look back to the early days of the country and the colonies by looking at some of the speaker's own discoveries with colonial connections.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, January 31, 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 Dobson Ranch" group

Second Inter-City Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

Come join the second Inter-City Puzzle Tournament!

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join the second Inter-City Puzzle Tournament!

This event is in the "Main Library" group

America on Screen - Adults

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Saguaro Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.

This month's feature film is A Patch of Blue (TV-PG). 

Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.

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

Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.

This month's feature film is A Patch of Blue (TV-PG). 

Runtime - 1 hour 46 minutes.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

HOTspot Digital Help Desk

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Instructional, Reference
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: Main Library
Room: Board Room (MN)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Instructional, Reference

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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Building Blocks Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

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

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, February 2, 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. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Sensory Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, 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

The Dobson Ranch Library is IBCCES Autism Certified. IBCCES trains/certifies organizations to better serve individuals with cognitive disorders. These ideals are incorporated at all Dobson Ranch Library programs. 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Toddlertime

Monday, February 2, 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 "Gateway Library" group

Baby Lapsit

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kinetic Program Room (GW) at Gateway 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: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime

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

Toddlertime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.