This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 27 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet by Michael Meyer 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Jan 27 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet by Michael Meyer 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: Benjamin Franklin was not a gambling man.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 28 2026 Wed US History Trivia Night 6:30pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 28 2026 Wed US History Trivia Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Educational Event Details: Prepare for our country's semiquincentennial and test your knowledge of US History in this fun five-round trivia challenge.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Computer Skills Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Computer Class Event Details: Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Intro to Junk Journaling 3:30pm–4:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Intro to Junk Journaling 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Get started with creating your own junk journal. Junk journals are like scrap books but created using found materials and ephemera, such as stickers, ticket stubs, receipts, flyers, and more.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu 3D Printing: Model Design Workshop 5:00pm–6:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 29 2026 Thu 3D Printing: Model Design Workshop 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Do you have questions about designing your own 3D models? Are you interested in trying to design something for the first time?
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm 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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Second Inter-City Puzzle Competition 2:15pm–4:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Second Inter-City Puzzle Competition 2:15pm–4:00pm 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Math Tutoring for Teens 3:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Math Tutoring for Teens 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Study Room 1 (RM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Instructional Event Details: If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Dreadful Art Club 3:30pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Dreadful Art Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us as we discover how fun it is to make absolutely dreadful art! Bring your worst art skills and see what kind of fun we can have!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Teen Time: Engraving Your Art with the Glowforge 4:30pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Teen Time: Engraving Your Art with the Glowforge 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore THINKspot's creative options and learn how engrave your original art with the Glowforge.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Red Mountain Library Registration Required This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Puzzle Competition 5:45pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing 10:00am–11:00am THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Have you been dreaming of learning to sew, but don't know where to start? Learn the basics with librarian Rin! We will go over buttons and settings and do a simple beginner project.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 5 2026 Thu I ♡ Light Up Cards - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 5 2026 Thu I ♡ Light Up Cards - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Create a unique Valentine’s card that lights up using simple paper circuits. Add LEDs and your own creativity to make a glowing message that truly shines.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Jill Beissel 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Local Author Talk: Jill Beissel 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Writing Event Details: Author Jill Beissel presents her latest, a suspenseful, female-driven adventure mystery set in the Arizona wilderness exploring friendship, betrayal, and a deadly treasure hunt. Glitter and Gold is her debut novel.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Equipment Q&A 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 7 2026 Sat THINKspot Equipment Q&A 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian and volunteers are available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan.This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 9 2026 Mon 3D Print Magnets 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 9 2026 Mon 3D Print Magnets 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Ultimaker S3 (TS@RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Instructional, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basic of 3D printers and create your own magnet design or download a premade design from Thingiverse.com. 3D Print your magnet, then stick a magnetic strip (provided by the library) on the back.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Computer Skills Training 1:00pm–2:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Computer Skills Training 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Computer Class Event Details: Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Arizona Stickers on the Cameo 3:00pm–4:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Arizona Stickers on the Cameo 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@DR) Age Group: Teen Program Type: America 250, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Silhouette Cameo to make Arizona-themed stickers to celebrate our state's birthday. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Math Tutoring for Teens 3:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Math Tutoring for Teens 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Study Room 1 (RM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Instructional Event Details: If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for teens.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 4:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Great American Read: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and we are celebrating with a special book club highlighting American classics, new and old, in literature.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Sewing Class and Social 5:30pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Sewing Class and Social 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Sewing Wrist Pillows - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Sewing Wrist Pillows - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month, we will be making a Wrist Pillow. In this crafty program, we will supply the materials, so all you need to bring is the enthusiasm!
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Teen Manga Book Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Teen Manga Book Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Teen Zone (GW) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: Join us for Gateway Library’s Manga Mania Book Club! Each month, we will read the first volume of a manga series and discuss what we like (and don’t like) about it.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Crochet-along 2:00pm–3:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Crochet-along 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a guided crochet-along at Red Mountain! We’ll all work on the same pattern, each creating our own piece while learning together.