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This event is in the "Main Library" group.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Something’s not right. Aliens, oh no! What are we going to do? See how this thrilling tale ends with a performance from the Express Acting Troupe from East Valley Children’s Theatre. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Something's not right! Aliens, oh no! What are we going to do? See how this thrilling tale ends with a performance from the Express Acting Troupe from East Valley Children’s Theatre.   ...
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Enjoy a collection of Broadway musical numbers by the Bravo Musical Theatre Troupe from the East Valley Children’s Theatre. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Enjoy a collection of Broadway musical numbers by the Bravo Musical Theatre Troupe from the East Valley Children’s Theatre.   ...
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Family Self-Defense

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Teen, Family
Program Type: Instructional, Special Program
Event Details:
Learn how to keep yourself safe with some basic self-defense techniques from the Muay thai discipline. Arizona Muay Thai instructor Shawna Kitzaman will be onsite to demonstrate some introductory moves that can increase your confidence and help you t...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Special Program
Event Details:
Something’s not right. Aliens, oh no! What are we going to do? See how this thrilling tale ends with a performance from the Express Acting Troupe from East Valley Children’s Theatre.     ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us on our reading adventure with Around the World Storytime. We will be learning about the country of Kenya with songs, stories, and maps! This storytime is designed to help children learn about different countries and get re...
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Build with Giant Blocks

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability
Event Details:
Everyone loves building with blocks. We are recycling our cardboard boxes and turning them into giant building blocks. Building with blocks helps children work through the process of balance, weight distribution, and engineering skills in a playful e...
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group.

THINKspot Open House

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Instructional
Event Details:
Come to this family-friendly event in our THINKspot makerspace at Red Mountain Library. Learn more about all of the THINKspot equipment that is available for public use like our 3D printers, Glowforge laser cutter, sewing machines, recording studio a...
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational, Sustainability
Event Details:
Butterflies are one of a garden’s most beautiful insects, but they also play an important role as pollinators. Discover more about our local butterfly species and gain tips on how to create a butterfly garden. Any garden, big or small, can become a b...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Bring the family in to watch My Neighbor Totoro, the Japanese animated fantasy film.  Enjoy the film while making a Totoro mask.   © 1988 Studio Ghibli GKIDS is a distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult a...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
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 "Red Mountain Library" group.
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Special Program
Event Details:
Enjoy a collection of Broadway musical numbers by the Bravo Musical Theatre Troupe from the East Valley Children’s Theatre.       ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us on our reading adventure with Around the World Storytime. We will be learning about the country of Iran with songs, stories, and maps! This storytime is designed to help children learn about different countries and get rea...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
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 6-12. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Celebrate this unofficial Star Wars holiday with activities and snacks. While you're at it, dive into summer by being one of the first to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. ...

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Children, Teen, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Celebrate this unofficial Star Wars holiday with activities and snacks. While you're at it, dive into summer by being one of the first to sign up for our Summer Reading Program. ...

Disclaimer(s)

No non-family groups of 5 or more

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accommodate non-family groups of 5 or more children at youth programs.

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group.

Book Swap for Kids

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Sustainability
Event Details:
Bring a book, take a book. Swap your good condition books for something new to read. Kids Need to Read will be here with new copies of books to choose from. Best for kids prereader through elementary school.  ...

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts
Get tips on living green

This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us on our reading adventure with Around the World Storytime. We will be learning about the country of Iran with songs, stories, and maps! This storytime is designed to help children learn about different countries and get rea...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

LEGO® Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
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 DUPLO® blocks will be provided. ...
This event is in the "Main Library" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Movie
Event Details:
Bring the family in to watch Ponyo, the Japanese animated fantasy film.  Enjoy the film while making a craft. © 2008 Studio Ghibli - NDHDMT GKIDS is a distributor of award-winning feature animation for both adult and family audiences....