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

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group

Crochet-along

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Art Cart

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween

Join us each month for some crafting. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: Winter Wonderland. Ages 8+ 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us each month for some crafting. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: Winter Wonderland. Ages 8+ 

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

Build A Birdfeeder

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children, Family

Practice sustainability and repurpose recycled materials into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Supplies are provided but limited. Registration required. Ages 5+. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice sustainability and repurpose recycled materials into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Supplies are provided but limited. Registration required. Ages 5+. 

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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Toilet Paper Knitting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Tween

Come knit a skinny scarf or headband using popsicle sticks and toilet paper rolls. Ages 8-12.

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

Come knit a skinny scarf or headband using popsicle sticks and toilet paper rolls. Ages 8-12.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Craft Night: Mini Books

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dobson Program Room (DR) at Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making and decorating our own mini books to use as journals, memory books, or scrapbooks.

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

Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making and decorating our own mini books to use as journals, memory books, or scrapbooks.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Tea Blending Workshop

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with a hands-on tea blending workshop, where you'll mix herbs, spices, and teas to create your own signature blends. Explore flavor profiles and the calming rituals of tea craftsmanship.

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

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with a hands-on tea blending workshop, where you'll mix herbs, spices, and teas to create your own signature blends. Explore flavor profiles and the calming rituals of tea craftsmanship.

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

Embroidery Machine Demonstration

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR) at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

See our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine in action and learn how it operates and what kinds of projects you can make with it.

Registration is not required but space is limited.

 

 

 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine (TS@DR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

See our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine in action and learn how it operates and what kinds of projects you can make with it.

Registration is not required but space is limited.

 

 

 

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Fuse Bead Video Game Sprites

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Family

Use fuse beads to recreate sprites from your favorite video games. 

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

Use fuse beads to recreate sprites from your favorite video games. 

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

Sew for Good

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

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

Sew items with others to give to charities. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

THINKspot Comic Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ GW at THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Family

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.

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

Unleash your imagination and bring your stories to life! Each month, families will dive into the world of comics—learning how to create characters, design panels, and add a splash of graphic design magic to their very own comic books.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
School Age, Family

Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you.

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

Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you.

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

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, January 27, 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 "Main Library" group

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

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

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

America 250: I Survived the Past: 1600s-1700s

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
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: THINKspot at Gateway
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!

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

Laser Cutter: Pencil Engraving

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Glowforge (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Engrave words onto a pencil using THINKspot's laser cutter! Learn the basics of using the laser cutter and design.

This program was rescheduled to Thursday, January 29th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: Glowforge (TS@RM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engrave words onto a pencil using THINKspot's laser cutter! Learn the basics of using the laser cutter and design.

This program was rescheduled to Thursday, January 29th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 

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 "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 "Gateway Library" group

Marvelous Marble Art

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Shake it up, bop to the beat, and paint using marbles instead of a paintbrush to create unique abstract art. Ages 6-11. Registration required. 

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

Shake it up, bop to the beat, and paint using marbles instead of a paintbrush to create unique abstract art. Ages 6-11. Registration required. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Tween Crafters: Paper Lanterns

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft, Educational, Entertainment
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. This month we will be making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year!

Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Age Group: School Age, Tween
Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment
Event Details:

Come stop by and get creative with us! Each month, we’ll feature a special craft inspired by a cultural holiday or event from around the world. This month we will be making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year!

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.

All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages.

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us to make cards for Mesa residents that live in assisted living and long-term care.

All supplies will be provided, this program is for all ages.

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

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, February 3, 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

Red, White, and Blue Wand Craft

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Program Room (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Drop in and craft a red, white, and blue wand. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Craft
Event Details:

Drop in and craft a red, white, and blue wand. 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

Dreadful Art Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have! 

Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Age Group: Tween, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have!