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Book Swap for Kids

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: School Age, 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 prereader through high 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

My Family Ghibli presents: My Neighbor Totoro

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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...

Family Solar System Science

10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Room: Dobson Meeting Room (DR)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Educational, STEAM
Event Details:
Learn about the upcoming solar eclipse with demonstrations, crafts, and instructions for safe viewing. ...

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.

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. ...

Around the World Storytime: Pangea

10:00am - 10:30am
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 where the dinosaurs lived, a land called Pangea, with songs, stories, and maps! This storytime is designed to help children learn about ge...

Halloween Craft Time

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Come get into the spooky season by doing some not-so-scary crafts! ...

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. ...

Preschool Storytime Presents: Halloween Boo!

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Be sure to wear a costume and bring your treat bag to this special preschool Halloween event. Show off your spooky spirit and gather ghoulish goodies. We'll be joined by Kids Need to Read and Mesa Fire Department. The Halloween Boo! parade wi...

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.

Around the World Storytime: Pangea

10:00am - 10:30am
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 where the dinosaurs lived, a land called Pangea, with songs, stories, and maps! This storytime is designed to help children learn about ge...

Little Makers Playtime - Family Friendly Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Room: THINKspot @ RM
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Event Details:
Bring your little makers for a family-friendly hour of parent and child maker time. We will have STEAM  coloring crafts,  electronic toys, coding board games and electronics learning kits for older children. There will be something for ever...

LEGO® Club

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

Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony

11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Veterans and their families will attend this ceremony to honor their comrades in arms with the presentation of quilts, made by the loving hands of countless volunteers who wish to thank those who have served. Quilts of Honor is a non-profit o...

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. ...

EVCT On the Spot Teen Improv Troupe

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Performance by On the Spot Teen Improv Troupe ...

EVCT Junior Improv Troupe

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Performance by Jr. Improv Troupe ...

EVCT Bravo Teen Musical Theater

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Performance by the Bravo Teen Musical Theater Troupe  ...

Little Makers Playtime - Family Friendly Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Event Details:
Bring your little makers for a family friendly hour of parent and child maker time. We will have STEAM  coloring crafts,  electronic toys, coding board games and electronics learning kits for older children. There will be something for ever...

EVCT Express Acting Troupe

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
 See how this thrilling tale ends with a performance from the Express Acting Troupe from East Valley Children’s Theatre.   ...

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. ...

My Family Ghibli presents: My Neighbor Totoro

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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...