This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 28 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 28 2026 Sat America on Screen - Adults 2:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Saguaro Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Movie Event Details: Watch a movie as Mesa Celebrates America 250.This month's feature film is Loving (PG-13). Runtime - 2 hours 3 minutes.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Art Cart 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. Ages 8+
This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 28 2026 Sat HOTspot Digital Help Desk 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Feb 28 2026 Sat HOTspot Digital Help Desk 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional, Reference Curious about downloading ebooks, movies, music, magazines, and more from the library with your laptop, mobile device, or ereader? Drop in during these sessions for one-on-one assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 28 2026 Sat RPG at the Library - Adult 3:30pm–4:45pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Feb 28 2026 Sat RPG at the Library - Adult 3:30pm–4:45pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Adult Program Type: Instructional Event Details: Learn and play Dungeons & Dragons® with an experienced player. Already know how to play? Come in and use the space to lead your own campaign. New players are welcome.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Dreadful Art Club 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Dreadful Art Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway 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 "Gateway Library" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Building Blocks Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 7 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 "Gateway Library" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: THINKspot Patio (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 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. Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Hands-Only CPR 11:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library Cancelled This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Cancelled Hands-Only CPR 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health, Instructional Event Details: Be ready to save a life! In this session, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a quick and effective way to respond during a cardiac emergency by calling 9-1-1 and starting chest compressions right away.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Fiction Folks 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Groups Event Details: This month's book for discussion is The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Teen Manga Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Teen Manga Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: THINKspot Patio (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 Gateway" group Mar 23 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Mar 23 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Age Group: School Age Program Type: 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: TBA
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 24 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weiss 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 24 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weiss 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: Nashville, August 1920. Thirty-five states have approved the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women the right to vote; one last state--Tennessee--is needed for women's voting rights to be the law of the land.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Hands-Only CPR 2:00pm–3:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Hands-Only CPR 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health, Instructional Event Details: Be ready to save a life! In this session, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a quick and effective way to respond during a cardiac emergency by calling 9-1-1 and starting chest compressions right away.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 25 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1900-1959 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Mar 25 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1900-1959 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: THINKspot Patio (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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: THINKspot Patio (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 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. Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Hands-Only CPR 11:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library Cancelled This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Cancelled Hands-Only CPR 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health, Instructional Event Details: Be ready to save a life! In this session, you’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, a quick and effective way to respond during a cardiac emergency by calling 9-1-1 and starting chest compressions right away.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 20 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 20 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Age Group: School Age Program Type: 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: TBA
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed America 250: I Survived the Past: 1960-1999 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrook 6:00pm–7:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 28 2026 Tue We the Readers Book Group: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrook 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Book Groups Event Details: How did America begin?
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 "Gateway Library" group May 4 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 4 2026 Mon Pass the Plate 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: THINKspot Patio (GW) Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Educational, Health Event Details: Learn about different cultures through food by passing the plate! We will explore how common everyday foods are utilized in various types of cooking. Together, we will cook a simple dish so you can experience food for yourself. 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. Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 18 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group May 18 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Age Group: School Age Program Type: 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: TBA
This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Board Room (MN) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Special Program Event Details: Meetings for FY25/26 can be attended in the Board Room at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. at 5:30pm unless noted otherwise. More about Library Advisory Board Meetings
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.