This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Craft Night: Gift Bows and Tags 6:00pm–7:30pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Craft Night: Gift Bows and Tags 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll be making gift bows and tags from recycled book pages.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Wrapping up the Holidays 10:00am–11:00am Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Wrapping up the Holidays 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Want to elevate your wrapping game this holiday season? Learn the basics of wrapping—including materials, folding techniques, and decorations—while also seeing how you can add some extra pizzazz to your gifts.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Holiday Cardmaking 3:00pm–3:45pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Holiday Cardmaking 3:00pm–3:45pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Craft Event Details: Celebrate the season at a family-friendly workshop where kids and families create handmade holiday cards to keep or donate. The event supports early literacy, creativity, and community giving.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Crochet Away 10:00am–12:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Crochet Away 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (GW) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Craft Event Details: Join us at the Gateway Library with your yarn project and connect across generations through a shared love of fiber arts. Enjoy a welcoming space to create, share tips, and engage in conversation. Crafting is better together!
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Art Cart 1:30pm–2:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Art Cart 1:30pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Tween, Teen Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Join us each month for some crafts. Drop in to make your own art or participate in the theme of the month. This month's theme: No Sew Penguin Sock craft. Ages 8+
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Saturday at the Ranch - Recycled Creations 1:00pm–3:00pm Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group Dec 27 2025 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Children, Tween, Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year's Day Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood, Family Program Type: Craft, Entertainment Event Details: Help us ring in the "Noon Year". Come dressed in your best for a party just for kids. We'll have crafts, dancing and treats. 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 1 2026 Thu Vision Boards 11:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 1 2026 Thu Vision Boards 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Stop by THINKspot at Red Mountain Library during the month of January to create a vision board for this new year. Poster board, vision board books, magazines, and art supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cozy Creatures, Sleepy Forest 10:00am–10:45am Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cozy Creatures, Sleepy Forest 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Craft, Storytime Event Details: When the cold winds blow, the animals find warm, safe places to rest. Join us for gentle stories, songs, and a cozy craft all about hibernation and winter rest. Ages 3-5.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Tween Crafters: New Years around the World 3:30pm–4:15pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Tween Crafters: New Years around the World 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Educational, Entertainment Event Details: Ring in the New Year by discovering fun and unique ways people celebrate new beginnings around the world. Then, create your own festive “New Year Wish” flag to share hopes and goals for the year ahead.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Crochet Circle 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: School Age, Adult Program Type: Craft Event Details: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, join us for a fun and relaxed crochet class! Learn the basics, work on creative projects, and enjoy a welcoming space to stitch and socialize.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Dreadful Art Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Dreadful Art Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Kinetic Program Room (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 "Main Library" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: Children, 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 "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 7 2026 Wed For the Thrill of Quill - Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 7 2026 Wed For the Thrill of Quill - Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet 1:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Collage Club - Teen 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Collage Club - Teen 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Zone (MN) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Craft, Sustainability Event Details: Create art by cutting and pasting photos you love! Recycled magazines will be provided for inspiration, but feel free to bring images of your own too.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 8 2026 Thu For the Thrill of Quill - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Gateway Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 8 2026 Thu For the Thrill of Quill - Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Gateway Room: THINKspot @ GW Age Group: Teen Program Type: America 250, Craft Registration Required Event Details: Mesa Celebrates America 250: Learn this amazing paper spinning technique that blends strips of recycled paper and creativity. Turn your design into a card or a piece of recycled art for your wall. This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate. Learn about the Library’s sustainability efforts Get tips on living green
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Coloring Club 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 8 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 "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet: Evening Session 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Dobson Ranch This event is in the "THINKspot at Dobson Ranch" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Learn to Crochet: Evening Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Dobson Ranch Room: THINKspot @ DR Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Join us for our evening session as we learn a beginner crochet project with an experienced instructor. If you already know how to crochet, feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other makers.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Art Journaling 11:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Starting an art journal can be a low stress practice to integrate into your daily life to increase your creativity. We'll introduce some tips, crafts and projects that can get you started.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 10 2026 Sat FarmBot Winter Seeding Open House 1:00pm–3:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Jan 10 2026 Sat FarmBot Winter Seeding Open House 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Paper Cutting Machines: Thank You Cards 10:00am–11:30am THINKspot at Red Mountain This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Paper Cutting Machines: Thank You Cards 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: Silhouette Cameo (TS@RM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft, Instructional Event Details: Learn to use THINKspot’s paper cutting machine to design Thank You cards. Supplies for this craft will be provided.