This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Seed Bombs at the Read Runner! 2:30pm–3:30pm Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Bookmobile" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Seed Bombs at the Read Runner! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Kids will get hands-on at the Read Runner as they make seed bombs using soil, clay, and seeds. This fun, slightly messy activity introduces young gardeners to plants, pollinators, and caring for the environment.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 20 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library 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: Flubber
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Change-A-Maze 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Change-A-Maze 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age Program Type: STEAM, Sustainability Event Details: Turn a shoebox into a fun maze toy. Change the paths and challenge your friends!
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tween Makers 4:30pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tween Makers 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Learn about art and chemistry as we paint with homemade puffy paint.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Earth Day Animal Spot-a-thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Earth Day Animal Spot-a-thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: America 250, STEAM Event Details: Help scientists identify as many animals as possible in camera trap images.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) Age Group: School Age, Tween Program Type: Craft, Mesa Reads, STEAM Event Details: This is a live, interactive Acts of Science connected event delivered by scientists and SciStarter educators.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library Room: Inspirian Community Room (GW) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Entertainment, STEAM Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day by helping scientists monitor wildlife! In this hands-on event, you’ll explore trail camera photos and help classify the animals you see.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Car Track Painting 10:00am–11:00am Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Car Track Painting 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Craft, STEAM Event Details: Start your engines! We will read a story about colors and what happens when we mix them together. Then we will use toy cars, trucks and other vehicles to paint. 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat Building Block Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Building Block Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: School Age, Family Program Type: Games, STEAM 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.
This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library This event is in the "Main Library" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Room (MN) 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 "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Do NASA Science LIVE 3:00pm–5:00pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Citizen Science: Do NASA Science LIVE 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Roadrunner Room (RM) Age Group: Family, All Ages Program Type: America 250, STEAM Event Details: Do NASA Science LIVE is a fun, hands-on event that invite everyone—students, families, hobbyists, and lifelong learners—to help NASA do real science.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 30 2026 Thu App Artist 4:00pm–5:00pm THINKspot at Gateway This event is in the "THINKspot at Gateway" group Apr 30 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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group Apr 30 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 Apr 30 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? Come to our 3D Printing: Model Design workshop.
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 "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 4 2026 Mon Virtual Reality: America 250 10:00am–11:30am THINKspot at Red Mountain Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Red Mountain" group May 4 2026 Mon Virtual Reality: America 250 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: THINKspot at Red Mountain Room: THINKspot @ RM Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate America's 250th year by exploring historic and American themed apps on our virtual reality headsets.
This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 5 2026 Tue App Artist 4:30pm–5:30pm THINKspot at Main This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 5 2026 Tue App Artist 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: THINKspot @ MN Age Group: Tween Program Type: Educational, STEAM Event Details: Every first Tuesday we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 6 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 6 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 "THINKspot at Main" group May 6 2026 Wed Laser Cut Bookshelf Signs 6:00pm–7:30pm THINKspot at Main Registration Required This event is in the "THINKspot at Main" group May 6 2026 Wed Laser Cut Bookshelf Signs 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: THINKspot at Main Room: Glowforge (TS@MN) Age Group: Adult Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge and create laser-cut genre signs for your bookshelf at home.
This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Tinkering For Toddlers 10:00am–10:45am Dobson Ranch Library This event is in the "Dobson Ranch Library" group May 8 2026 Fri Tinkering For Toddlers 10:00am–10:45am Library Branch: Dobson Ranch Library Room: Dobson Program Room (DR) Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: STEAM, Storytime, Sustainability Event Details: A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Calm Down Jars 3:30pm–4:30pm Red Mountain Library This event is in the "Red Mountain Library" group May 11 2026 Mon Calm Down Jars 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Red Mountain Library Room: Program Room (RM) Age Group: Children Program Type: Craft, STEAM Event Details: Create a calming, swirly, glittery jar to help relax your mind. Ages 6+. Supplies are limited.
This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 13 2026 Wed Walk-In Wednesdays 1:00pm–2:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 13 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 18 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Gateway Library This event is in the "Gateway Library" group May 18 2026 Mon STEAMers 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Gateway Library 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: Galaxy Painting
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 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.