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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 "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, 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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Donut Miss a Donut Storytime with Officer Lopez

10:00am–11:00am
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Officer Lopez and Ms. Amy for a special storytime filled with songs, rhymes, donut-themed stories, and (of course) donuts!
Ages 3–6.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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 Gateway" group

FarmBot Winter Seeding Open House

1:00pm–3:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway
Room: THINKspot @ GW
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Instructional
Event Details:

See FarmBot in action as we demonstrate how it plants seeds with precision technology. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting from the harvest of our previous crop
 

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch - Games

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We’ll break out games and cards and families can choose their favorites to play. Playing games helps develop your imagination, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Building Blocks Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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. 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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Wintertime Story and Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Craft, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the family and listen to Jan Brett's The Mitten and make a winter craft.

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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm–7:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special nighttime storytime, complete with songs, rhymes, games, and a bedtime story. Ages 3-6. 

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.

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 "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, 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

Board Game Time

3:30pm–4:15pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games!

This event is in the "Main Library" group

Family Matinee

1:00pm–2:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. 

Rated G

This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
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 DUPLO blocks will be provided.

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 "Gateway Library" group

Build A Birdfeeder

3:00pm–4:00pm
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Children's Patio (GW)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
Event Details:

Practice sustainability and repurpose recycled materials into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Supplies are provided but limited. Ages 5+. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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 "Red Mountain Library" group

Fuse Bead Video Game Sprites

2:00pm–3:00pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: Children, School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Use fuse beads to recreate sprites from your favorite video games. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group

THINKspot Comic Club

10:30am–12:00pm
THINKspot at Gateway
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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group

Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations

1:00pm–3:00pm
Dobson Ranch Library
Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Craft, Sustainability
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 "Main Library" group

Mini Makers

10:00am–10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Room (MN)
Age Group: Children, Early Childhood, Family
Program Type: Educational, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group

Read Around the Storywalk™

3:00pm–4:00pm
Mesa Express Library
Library Branch: Mesa Express Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come for a special edition of Read Around the StoryWalk™ as we experience To Walk the Sky: How the Iroquois Steelworkers Helped Build the Empire State Building.

Disclaimer(s)

MEL Programs

All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors. 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Puzzle Competition

5:45pm–7:30pm
Gateway Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Four Cities. Four Library Systems. One Champion! 

This event is in the "Gateway Library" group

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW)
Age Group: Children, 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 "Gateway Library" group

Hula Dancing with Learn with Aloha LLC

10:00am–11:00am
Gateway Library
Library Branch: Gateway Library
Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW)
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Special Program
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture through this engaging program that teaches the art of hula dancing.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event

Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.

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

Second Inter-City Puzzle Competition

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

Come join the second Inter-City Puzzle Tournament!

This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group

Building Blocks Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Red Mountain Library
Library Branch: Red Mountain Library
Room: Program Room (RM)
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Games, STEAM
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.