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Crochet Circle

Tuesday, March 17, 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, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
THINKspot @ RM at 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
Room: THINKspot @ RM
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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Make a Manga Button

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen

Make a one-of-a-kind button using recycled manga pages.

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Teen Space (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Make a one-of-a-kind button using recycled manga pages.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Van Gogh's Sunflower Art

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Educational, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Van Gogh's Sunflowers series painting is one of the most iconic and widely recognized pieces of his collection.

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Craft, Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Van Gogh's Sunflowers series painting is one of the most iconic and widely recognized pieces of his collection.

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 "Main Library" group

Walk-In Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 18, 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Craft Night: Beaded Plant Stakes

Wednesday, March 18, 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 beaded plant stakes to spruce up your indoor plants.

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 beaded plant stakes to spruce up your indoor plants.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Paint Night

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adult

Join us in THINKspot to create a textured painting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: THINKspot at Main
Room: THINKspot @ MN
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in THINKspot to create a textured painting.

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

Perler Beads: Meltable Fun Designs

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
THINKspot @ RM at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Tween, Teen, Adult

Drop-in during this two-hour time slot to make your own Perler bead creations. Your designs will be melted together to complete your project.

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

Drop-in during this two-hour time slot to make your own Perler bead creations. Your designs will be melted together to complete your project.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Paint a Library Bookend

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (RM) at Red Mountain Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Use your artistic skills to paint a bookend that will be showcased in our brand-new teen area. Please note, bookends will remain at the library and cannot be taken home. 

Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Teen Space (RM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Use your artistic skills to paint a bookend that will be showcased in our brand-new teen area. Please note, bookends will remain at the library and cannot be taken home. 

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Craft Storytime: My America

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
America 250, Craft, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join us for a special storytime as Mesa Celebrates 250! We’ll read My America by Karen Katz and talk about what makes our country special. After the story, children will create a fun craft inspired by America.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: America 250, Craft, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime as Mesa Celebrates 250! We’ll read My America by Karen Katz and talk about what makes our country special. After the story, children will create a fun craft inspired by America.

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

Sew for Good

Friday, March 20, 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 "Gateway Library" group

Intro to Needle Felting

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
THINKspot Patio (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us as we craft a Spring themed project using the Needle Felting technique! 

Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: THINKspot Patio (GW)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Join us as we craft a Spring themed project using the Needle Felting technique! 

This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group

THINKspot Comic Club

Saturday, March 21, 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 "Gateway Library" group

Spring Suncatchers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Welcome spring by crafting a vibrant suncatcher from a rainbow of tissue paper and let your window glow with cheerful color. Ages 5-12.

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

Welcome spring by crafting a vibrant suncatcher from a rainbow of tissue paper and let your window glow with cheerful color. Ages 5-12.

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 Red Mountain" group

Quail or Coyote Earrings or Keychain

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Silhouette Cameo (TS@RM) at THINKspot at Red Mountain
Program Type:
America 250, Craft
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Create Quail or Coyote earrings or keychain with our Silhouette Cameo machine. Everyone will learn the basics of using this machine by walking through the process step-by-step with the help of a librarian.

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

Create Quail or Coyote earrings or keychain with our Silhouette Cameo machine. Everyone will learn the basics of using this machine by walking through the process step-by-step with the help of a librarian.

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

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, March 24, 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, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft
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
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 "Gateway Library" group

America 250: I Survived the Past: 1900-1959

Wednesday, March 25, 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!

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Slow Stitching

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Inspirian Community Room (GW) at Gateway Library
Program Type:
Craft, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adult

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

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

Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.

This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group

Tin Foil Embossing - Teens

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
THINKspot @ MN at THINKspot at Main
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to make beautiful artwork from tin foil.

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

Learn how to make beautiful artwork from tin foil.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Recycled Creations

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Program Type:
Craft
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
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, March 31, 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 Dobson Ranch" group

Sewing a Monster Mini Pillow

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
THINKspot @ DR at THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Program Type:
Craft, Instructional
Age Group:
Teen

Learn to use our sewing machines and make your own stuffed monster pillow.

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

Learn to use our sewing machines and make your own stuffed monster pillow.

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Walk-In Wednesdays Presents: The Statue of Liberty!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Room (MN) at Main Library
Program Type:
Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Tween

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the Statue of Liberty and what she stands for! Create your own mini Lady Liberty crown. All supplies provided while they last!

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

Mesa Celebrates 250! Learn about the Statue of Liberty and what she stands for! Create your own mini Lady Liberty crown. All supplies provided while they last!