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

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

10:00am - 7:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

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.

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

10:00am - 4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

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.

Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden

10:00am - 12:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Monarch Haven (RM)
Age Group: Children, Adult, Family
Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability
Event Details:

Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary

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 "Red Mountain Library" group.

Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders

10:00am - 2:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, STEAM
Event Details:

Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library.

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.

DIY Hummingbird Feeder

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:
Transform a 4oz mason jar into a hummingbird feeder. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Main Library" group.

EVCT Bravo Teen Musical Theater

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

EVCT Bravo is a musical theatre troupe for teens, directed by Breona Conrad. Each semester, students devise a new musical performance piece and tour it around the East Valley

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Meet Your Match Tournament

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

It's time to take memory games to the next level in this fun giant matching game competition.

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

Puzzle Competition

2:15pm - 4:00pm
THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Registration
Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch
Room: THINKspot @ DR
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

It's puzzle time again! Teams of 2-3 will go head-to-head in completing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in less than 90 minutes. Find your team members and have 1 person from your team register for 1 of the 8 spots.

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

Preschool Storytime Presents: Touch-A-Truck

9:30am - 11:00am
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about the different vehicles in your community and the jobs they do! There will be an Army truck, dump truck, fire engine, garbage truck, and more.

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

EVCT Express Acting Troupe

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

EVCT Express is an acting troupe for kids ages 8-16, directed by Jamie Gilbert. Each semester, students devise a new short play and tour it around the East Valley. 

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

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

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

Coloring Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
THINKspot at Red Mountain
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Relax and color your stress away. Coloring pages and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided, or you may bring your own.  Card-making materials will also be provided.

 

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Princess Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

All are welcome to dress up and meet princess's.  We will have crafts to enhance your royal attire. 

Supplies are limited 

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

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting actitivies. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Red Mountain Library" group.

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Building Blocks Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Games
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Red Mountain Library" group.

Parenting Workshop- Raising a Reader®

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Registration
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This engaging series presented by AZCEND Resource Center includes 4 workshops for parents to learn: how to excite your child with books and build a reading routine at home; effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development; ho

This event is in the "Main Library" group.

Family Matinee: Moana 2

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month's movie is "Moana 2."

Rated PG

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group.

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Kith & Kin Caregiver Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Program Room (DR)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Mesa Express Library" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to the Mesa Express Library for stories, rhymes, and literacy boosting activites that the whole family can enjoy. 

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.