This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu Slow Stitching 10:00am–11:30am THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu Slow Stitching 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Registration Required 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 Red Mountain" group May 28 2026 Thu Laser Engraving Your Art/Doodles 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 28 2026 Thu Laser Engraving Your Art/Doodles 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Glowforge (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge app to engrave your artwork. Bring in a drawing or picture on a piece of paper, we'll go step-by-step through the process.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 28 2026 Thu Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 28 2026 Thu Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Computer Class Event Details: Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 28 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 28 2026 Thu HOTspot Digital Help Desk 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Main Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Writer in Residence Consultations 2:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Writer in Residence Consultations 2:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu App Artist 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu App Artist 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Main Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Blackout/Collage Poetry Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 28 2026 Thu Blackout/Collage Poetry Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Former-Arizona Poet Laureate Albert Ríos once wrote "words are our weakest hold on the world," and this was before a global pandemic, and its consequent fallout, threw us all off our axes.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community 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 "Main Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Writer in Residence Consultations 10:00am–11:00am Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Writer in Residence Consultations 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 29 2026 Fri Sew for Good 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 29 2026 Fri Sew for Good 10:00am–12:00pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Relaxing Zentangles 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Relaxing Zentangles 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Event Details: Come to the library to learn about zentangles! Zentangles are a method for drawing, which promotes concentration and creativity through the combination of meditation and art.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 30 2026 Sat Rockin' & Rollin' Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 30 2026 Sat Rockin' & Rollin' Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Event Details: It’s a dance party for the whole family at the library. Rockin’ & Rollin’ storytime is a music-focused storytime filled with dancing, songs, live music and musical books. Ages 2-5. 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 30 2026 Sat Desert Watercolors with Pink Puddle Studio 11:00am–12:00pm Dobson Ranch Library Registration Required This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 30 2026 Sat Desert Watercolors with Pink Puddle Studio 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to paint a desert scene complete with cactus characters! Ages 8-12. Registration Required.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 30 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 30 2026 Sat ESL Conversation Class 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 "Main Library" group May 30 2026 Sat Writer in Residence Consultations 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 30 2026 Sat Writer in Residence Consultations 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library and welcome Oscar Mancinas as our Writer in Residence from May 18 to July 18.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 30 2026 Sat Teen Gaming at the Library 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group May 30 2026 Sat Teen Gaming at the Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games Event Details: Bring your friends and join in the fun with Super Smath Bros.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Toddlertime 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jun 4 2026 Thu AARP Experience Corp Information Session 1:30pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jun 4 2026 Thu AARP Experience Corp Information Session 1:30pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Learn how becoming a volunteer reading tutor with Experience Corps Mesa can change your life for the better!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Kith and Kin Childcare Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: The Kith & Kin Program, a program of Candelen, is a 10-week series designed for family, friend and neighbor (FFN) caregivers; grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors and unrelated adults that support families with their childcare need
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: This month's book for discussion is Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jun 23 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jun 23 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: In this magnificent testament to a nation and her people, Tom Brokaw brings to life the extraordinary stories of a generation that gave new meaning to courage, sacrifice, and honor.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 24 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2010s-2020s 4:00pm–5:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 24 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2010s-2020s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) 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 Jun 29 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 29 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Balloon Cans