This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Worth the Hype?: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 6:00pm–7:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Worth the Hype?: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: Worth the Hype? is a book club where buzzy books meet our critical thinking skills. Each month, we dive deep into a trendy or award-winning read and ask the ultimate question: was it really worth the hype?
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 20 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 20 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Event Details: Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Color and Chill 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 20 2026 Wed Color and Chill 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Teen Zone (GW) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Craft Event Details: Take a break and relax your mind with coloring! We will provide all the supplies and calming music, you bring the artistic skills.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 20 2026 Wed THINKspot Equipment Q&A 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 20 2026 Wed THINKspot Equipment Q&A 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Event Details: If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian is 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 "Gateway Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Medicare 101: Educational Seminar 1:00pm–2:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 21 2026 Thu Medicare 101: Educational Seminar 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Health Registration Required Event Details: Turning 65 or new to Medicare? 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 "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 "Gateway Library" group May 23 2026 Sat How to Hobby: Sourdough 2:00pm–3:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 23 2026 Sat How to Hobby: Sourdough 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Entertainment, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program.
This event is in the "Main Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group This event is in the "Gateway Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group This event is in the "Bookmobile" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing This event is in the "Main Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group This event is in the "Gateway Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group This event is in the "Bookmobile" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual Description: All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Toddlertime 9:30am–10:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Toddlertime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 26 2026 Tue Toddlertime 10:30am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 26 2026 Tue Toddlertime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Toddlertime incorporates stories, music, and movement into an engaging storytime for children. Ages 16-36 months. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 27 2026 Wed Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Family Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 27 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and literacy-boosting activities. Birth-5. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. 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 27 2026 Wed Make Your Masterpiece: Watercolor 1:00pm–2:30pm Gateway Library Registration Required This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed Make Your Masterpiece: Watercolor 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Discover new artistic mediums and build confidence in your creativity as you’re guided through a simple, step-by-step process to create your own beautiful masterpiece.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2000s 4:00pm–5:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 27 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2000s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational Event Details: Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 27 2026 Wed Graphic Design Studio - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 27 2026 Wed Graphic Design Studio - Adult 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Educational, Instructional Registration Required Event Details: Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu Slow Stitching 10:00am–11:30am THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu Slow Stitching 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Slow stitching invites participants into a calming, meditative approach to hand-sewing that emphasizes process over perfection.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu App Artist 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 28 2026 Thu App Artist 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Tween Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.
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 "Gateway Library" group Jun 24 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2010s-2020s 4:00pm–5:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 24 2026 Wed I Survived the Past: 2010s-2020s 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: America 250, Craft, Educational Event Details: Learning history can be interesting, but it could be more fun with hands on activities!
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 29 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jun 29 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Age Group: Children, School Age, Tween Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Balloon Cans
This event is in the "Main Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group This event is in the "Gateway Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group This event is in the "Bookmobile" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day Closing This event is in the "Main Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group This event is in the "Gateway Library" group This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group This event is in the "Mesa Express Library" group This event is in the "Bookmobile" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Online / Virtual" group Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Main Library, THINKspot at Main, Red Mountain Library, THINKspot at Red Mountain, Dobson Ranch Library, THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Gateway Library, THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa Express Library, Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Online / Virtual Description: All Mesa Public Libraries closed in observance of Independence Day.