This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 2 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 2 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Puzzles 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Age Group: Children, School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: We’ll break out the puzzles and families can choose their favorites to put together. Puzzles are beneficial for cognitive function, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 2 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 2 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 "Mesa Express Library" group May 4 2026 Mon Campfire Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Mesa Express Library This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group May 4 2026 Mon Campfire Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Mesa Express Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come to this nighttime storytime inspired by the great outdoors. (No fires will be present.) Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held outdoors.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 7 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 7 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 May 8 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 8 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 8 2026 Fri Board Game Time 3:30pm–4:15pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Board Game Time 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games Event Details: Grab your favorite board game buddies and stop by the library for a round of classic board games! Games will be provided.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Family Matinee: Tangled 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Family Matinee: Tangled 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Movie Event Details: Each month, we will show a different family-friendly movie. This month we will showing Tangled. Rated PG.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 9 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Games 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Toddler Rave Dance Party 12:00pm–12:45pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Toddler Rave Dance Party 12:00pm–12:45pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come dance with us to kid-friendly music at our Rave Dance Party. There will be glowsticks, balloons, bubbles and more.
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Monday Nights at Main! 4:15pm–5:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Monday Nights at Main! 4:15pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Experience an evening of family fun at the library during Nights at Main! Families can enjoy games, crafts, stories, and activities designed for all ages. This month, join us for fun creation with Perler Beads!
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 15 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 15 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 16 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 16 2026 Sat THINKspot Comic Club 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Early Childhood, School Age, Tween, Teen, 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 "Main Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Learn with Aloha 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Learn with Aloha 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Join Learn with Aloha for a story told through Hula and Polynesian dance! Enjoy a lively demonstration and performances that bring the story to life, while learning about Polynesian culture through movement and music.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 16 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch: Building Blocks 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Painting to Music 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 18 2026 Mon Painting to Music 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Event Details: Join us to create a masterpiece (or two) while listening to different styles of music. If the music is slow and soft, try and paint that way. If the music is fast and energetic, try and paint that way. 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 May 22 2026 Fri Stay and Play 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 22 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 "Gateway Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Space Adventures at Gateway 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween, Family Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches, and new discoveries, from rockets and astronauts to planets, satellites, and what’s coming next.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Family Disney Trivia 1:30pm–2:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 23 2026 Sat Family Disney Trivia 1:30pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Games Event Details: Enter our Disney trivia contest! Each round will cover a different aspect of Disney fandom including animated films, theme parks, and more. The winning team will win fun library swag and be crowned Disney trivia champions!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Big Green Monster Storytime 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Big Green Monster Storytime 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Craft, Storytime Event Details: Help us tell the monster to go away as we read Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley. Join in the fun as the silly monster appears piece by piece, and together we’ll use our voices to send it away.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Health Event Details: Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. 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.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater 4:00pm–5:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 27 2026 Wed My Pet Dinosaur with The Arizona Puppet Theater 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Family Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: Get ready for summer reading program by joining us for "My Pet Dinosaur" presented by the Arizona Puppet Theater.
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 "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 29 2026 Fri Lunch at the Library 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Entertainment, Health Event Details: Fuel up with healthy food and enjoy an activity provided by the library. Meals must be eaten on-site. Ages birth-18. 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.